CFR /  Title 47  /  Part 97  /  Sec. 97.7 Control operator required.

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 Sec. 97.107 of this part. [63 FR 68978, Dec. 14, 1998]