No, it means only what it says. The FCC could impose this by regulation if deemed appropriate. It is not required of licensees in the amateur service, but it is absolutely a valid consideration for broadcast services, where applicants without adequate resources will not be able to service the public in the manner they propose.
73, Paul, AE4KR ----- Original Message ----- From: Alexandre Souza To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Registered Sex Offenders >"All applications for station licenses, or modifications or renewals >thereof, shall set forth such facts as the Commission by regulation may >prescribe as to the citizenship, character, and financial, technical, and >other qualifications of the applicant to operate the station;." Financial? It means that if someone hasn't enough money to be a ham, he cannot be? :oO

