18.—(1) Before a licence is granted, the applicant shall satisfy the Authority that the station or network in respect of which the licence is to be granted conforms to such technical requirements as may be imposed by the Authority.
(2) All equipment comprised in a station or network shall be approved by the Authority before use.
(3) Every station or network in respect of which an application for a licence has been made or for which a licence has been granted may at any time be inspected and tested by an authorised officer.