Sec.  73.731   Licensing requirements.

   (a) A license for an international broadcasting station will be issued only
   after a satisfactory showing has been made in regard to the following, among
   others:

   (1) That there is a need for the international broadcasting service proposed
   to be rendered.

   (2) That the necessary program sources are available to the applicant to
   render the international service proposed.

   (3) That the production of the program service and the technical operation
   of the proposed station will be conducted by qualified persons.

   (4) That the applicant is legally, technically and financially qualified and
   possesses adequate technical facilities to carry forward the service
   proposed.

   (5) That the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served
   through the operation of the proposed station.

   [ 38 FR 18895 , July 16, 1973]