§ 95.319   Malfunctioning transmitting equipment.

   If the operator of a Personal Radio Services station becomes aware that
   the transmitting equipment is no longer functioning properly, he or she
   must stop making transmissions (except for emergency communications)
   using the malfunctioning transmitting equipment until it has been
   adjusted and/or repaired, as necessary, to restore proper operation.

   (a) FCC request to discontinue operation. If an FCC representative
   informs a Personal Radio Services station operator that the technical
   characteristics of his or her transmitted signals are not in compliance
   with the applicable rules (e.g., regarding power, unwanted emissions,
   frequency accuracy), he or she must immediately stop making
   transmissions with the transmitter producing the non-compliant signals.

   (b) Internal repairs. Internal adjustments and repairs to Personal
   Radio Services transmitters must be performed by or under the
   supervision of an individual who is qualified to maintain and repair
   transmitters.

   (c) Test transmissions. The operator of any Personal Radio Services
   station may make brief test transmissions to verify the functional
   status of the transmitting equipment at any time, provided that such
   transmissions do not cause interference to the communications of other
   stations. A qualified individual maintaining or repairing a Personal
   Radio station transmitter in accordance with paragraph (b) of this
   section may make test transmissions as necessary to maintain or repair
   the transmitter, provided that such transmissions do not cause
   interference to communications of other stations.

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