One other thought- from an FCC standpoint operating permission is not needed, but from the governing entity's position it may be very concerned about what activity it is allowing.
For example- an operating permit for a DXpedition I was on stated- "The licensee, including its officials, guests, invitees, employees, contractors and agents, is hereby given the right, in common with others, to enter upon the Site for the purpose of setting up temporary camping facilities associated with the Licensee's amateur "ham" radio operations. The licensee shall not use the site for purposes other than those set out above."
So, a license was issued for a particular purpose, and they were quite concerned that only that purpose was pursued by the licensee. So, perhaps the DXpeditioners had permission to be on Desecheo for a particular purpose, but the permitting entity wasn't necessarily issuing permission for any activity the visitors chose to participate in. It is al very complicated, isn't it?
73, Duane, WV2B
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