# 47 C.F.R. § 5.51 (2026): Eligibility

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_51

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 5.51 (2026)
- **Heading:** Eligibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I / Part 5 / Subpart B / § 5.51: § 5.51   Eligibility.

## Text

(a) Authorizations for stations in the Experimental Radio Service will be issued only to persons qualified to conduct the types of operations permitted in § 5.3, including testing laboratories recognized by the Commission for radio frequency device testing. (b) No foreign government or representative thereof is eligible to hold a station license in the Experimental Radio Service.

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 5.51 (2026) § 5.51   Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_51.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.53 (2026) § 5.53   Station authorization required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_53.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.54 (2026) § 5.54   Types of authorizations available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_54.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.55 (2026) § 5.55   Filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_55.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.57 (2026) § 5.57   Who may sign applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_57.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.59 (2026) § 5.59   Forms to be used.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_59.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.61 (2026) § 5.61   Procedure for obtaining a special temporary authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_61.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.63 (2026) § 5.63   Supplemental statements required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_63.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.64 (2026) § 5.64   Special provisions for satellite systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_64.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.65 (2026) § 5.65   Defective applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_65.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.67 (2026) § 5.67   Amendment or dismissal of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_67.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.69 (2026) § 5.69   License grants that differ from applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_69.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.71 (2026) § 5.71   License period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_71.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 5.73 (2026) § 5.73   Experimental report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P5_S5_73.md)

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