(a) A license for an international broadcasting station will be issued only after a satisfactory showing has been made in regard to the following, among others:
- (1) That there is a need for the international broadcasting service proposed to be rendered.
- (2) That the necessary program sources are available to the applicant to render the international service proposed.
- (3) That the production of the program service and the technical operation of the proposed station will be conducted by qualified persons.
- (4) That the applicant is legally, technically and financially qualified and possesses adequate technical facilities to carry forward the service proposed.
- (5) That the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served through the operation of the proposed station.
[38 FR 18895, July 16, 1973]