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.