§  78.23   Equipment tests.

   (a) Following the grant of a CARS license, the licensee, during the
   process of construction of the station, may, without further authority
   from the Commission, conduct equipment tests for the purpose of such
   adjustments and measurements as may be necessary to assure compliance
   with the terms of the authorization, the technical provisions of the
   application therefore, the rules and regulations, and the applicable
   engineering standards.

   (b) The Commission may notify the licensee to conduct no tests or may
   cancel, suspend, or change the date for the beginning of equipment
   tests as and when such action may appear to be in the public interest,
   convenience, and necessity.

   (c) The test authorized in this section shall be conducted only as a
   necessary part of construction.

   [ 50 FR 23421 , June 4, 1985]