Sec.  80.407   Operator authorization.

   This section contains information and rules pertinent to the application for
   and posting of radio operator authorizations. Rules applicable to radio
   operator requirements are contained in subpart D of this part and other
   rules pertinent to commercial radio operators are contained in part 13 of
   this chapter.

   (a) Application. Detailed information about application forms, filing
   procedures, and places to file applications for radio operator
   authorizations is contained in the bulletin “Commercial Radio Operator
   Licenses and Permits.” This bulletin is available from any Commission
   District Office or from the FCC, Washington, DC 20554.

   (b) Posting. When a Commission-authorized operator is required, the original
   authorization of each operator must be posted at the principal control point
   of the station. In lieu of posting, an operator who holds a restricted
   radiotelephone operator permit or a higher class operator license may have
   the operator authorization or a photocopy thereof available for inspection
   upon request by authorized Commission employees when operating the
   following:

   (1) A voluntary station;

   (2) Any class of ship station when the operator is on board solely to
   service the radio equipment; or

   (3) A portable station.