§  101.411   Supplementary showing required.

   (a) Authorizations for development of a proposed radio service in the
   services included in this part will be issued only upon a showing that
   the applicant has a definite program of research and development, the
   details of which must be set forth, which has reasonable promise of
   substantial contribution to these services within the term of such
   authorization. A specific showing should be made as to the factors
   which qualify the applicant technically to conduct the research and
   development program, including a description of the nature and extent
   of engineering facilities that the applicant has available for such
   purposes.

   (b) Expiring developmental authorizations may be renewed only upon the
   applicant's compliance with the applicable requirements of §  101.413
   (a) and (b) relative to the authorization sought to be renewed and upon
   a factual showing that further progress in the program of research and
   development requires further radio transmission and that the public
   interest, convenience or necessity would be served by renewal of such
   authorization.

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