### Question
Can you define what station license”, “radio station license”, or “license means?


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

> 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 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

