§  90.505   Showing required.

   (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each
   application for developmental operation shall be accompanied by a
   showing that:

   (1) The applicant has an organized plan of development leading to a
   specific objective;

   (2) The actual transmission by radio is essential to proceed beyond the
   present stage of the program;

   (3) The program has reasonable promise of substantial contribution to
   the expansion or extension of the radio art, or is investigating new
   unexplored concepts in radio transmission and communications;

   (4) The program will be conducted by qualified personnel;

   (5) The applicant is legally and financially qualified, and possesses
   adequate technical facilities to conduct the proposed program; and

   (6) The public interest, convenience, and necessity will be served by
   the proposed operation.

   (b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section do not apply when
   an application is made for developmental operation solely for the
   reason that the frequency requested is restricted to such developmental
   use.

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