47 CFR § 97.7
Control operator required
February 16, 2021
When transmitting, each amateur station must have a control operator. The control operator must be a person:
(a) For whom an amateur operator/primary station license grant appears on the ULS consolidated licensee database, or
(b) Who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation by §97.107 of this part.
[63 FR 68978, Dec. 14, 1998]