# 47 CFR § 5.1: Basis and purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 5.1
- **Heading:** Basis and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 5—EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Basis. The rules following in this part are promulgated pursuant to the provisions of Title III of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which vests authority in the Federal Communications Commission to regulate radio transmissions and to issue licenses for radio stations.
(b) Purpose. The rules in this part provide the conditions by which portions of the radio frequency spectrum may be used for the purposes of experimentation, product development, and market trials.

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 5.1 § 5.1 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.3 § 5.3 Scope of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.3.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.5 § 5.5 Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.5.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.51 § 5.51 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.51.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.53 § 5.53 Station authorization required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.53.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.54 § 5.54 Types of authorizations available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.54.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.55 § 5.55 Filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.55.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.57 § 5.57 Who may sign applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.57.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.59 § 5.59 Forms to be used.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.59.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.61 § 5.61 Procedure for obtaining a special temporary authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.61.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.63 § 5.63 Supplemental statements required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.63.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.64 § 5.64 Special provisions for satellite systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.64.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.65 § 5.65 Defective applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.65.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.67 § 5.67 Amendment or dismissal of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.67.md)

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