§ 5.601   Product development trials.

   Unless otherwise stated in the instrument of authorization, experimental
   radio  licenses  granted for the purpose of product development trials
   pursuant to § 5.3(k) are subject to the following conditions:

   (a) All transmitting and/or receiving equipment used in the study shall be
   owned by the licensee.

   (b)  The licensee is responsible for informing all participants in the
   experiment that the operation of the service or device is being conducted
   under an experimental authorization and is strictly temporary.

   (c) Marketing of devices (as defined in § 2.803 of this chapter) or provision
   of services for hire is not permitted.

   (d) The size and scope of the experiment are subject to such limitations as
   the Commission may establish on a case-by-case basis. If the Commission
   subsequently determines that a product development trial is not so limited,
   the trial shall be immediately terminated.

   (e) Broadcast experimental station applicants and licensees must also meet
   the requirements of § 5.205.

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