### Question
How does WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION define station license”, “radio station license”, or “license?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 153*, **station license”, “radio station license”, or “license** is defined as:

> that instrument of authorization required by this chapter or the rules and regulations of the Commission made pursuant to this chapter, for the use or operation of apparatus for transmission of energy, or communications, or signals by radio, by whatever name the instrument may be designated by the Commission

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

