# 47 C.F.R. § 74.13 (2026): Equipment tests

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 74.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** Equipment tests
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 74: EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES / Subpart ECFR089f7067003be0c: Subpart—General › Rules Applicable to All Services in Part 74 / § 74.13: § 74.13   Equipment tests.

## Text

(a) During the process of construction of any class of radio station listed in this part, the permittee, without further authority of the Commission, may conduct equipment tests for the purpose of such adjustments and measurements as may be necessary to assure compliance with the terms of the construction permit, the technical provisions of the application therefor, the technical requirements of this chapter, and the applicable engineering standards.
(b) Equipment tests may be continued so long as the construction permit shall remain valid.
(c) The authorization for tests embodied in this section shall not be construed as constituting a license to operate.
[38 FR 18378, July 10, 1973]

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 74.1 (2026) § 74.1   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_1.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.2 (2026) § 74.2   General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_2.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.3 (2026) § 74.3   FCC inspections of stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_3.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.5 (2026) § 74.5   Cross reference to rules in other parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_5.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.6 (2026) § 74.6   Licensing of broadcast auxiliary and low power auxiliary stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_6.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.12 (2026) § 74.12   Notification of filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_12.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.13 (2026) § 74.13   Equipment tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_13.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.14 (2026) § 74.14   Service or program tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_14.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.15 (2026) § 74.15   Station license period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_15.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.16 (2026) § 74.16   Temporary extension of station licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_16.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.18 (2026) § 74.18   Transmitter control and operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_18.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.21 (2026) § 74.21   Broadcasting emergency information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_21.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.22 (2026) § 74.22   Use of common antenna structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_22.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.23 (2026) § 74.23   Interference jeopardizing safety of life or protection of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_23.md)

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