[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR13.1] [Page 665] TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 13--COMMERCIAL RADIO OPERATORS--Table of Contents Sec. 13.1 Basis and purpose. (a) Basis. The basis for the rules contained in this part is the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and applicable treaties and agreements to which the United States is a party. (b) Purpose. The purpose of the rules in this part is to prescribe the manner and conditions under which commercial radio operators are licensed by the Commission.