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Wireless Telegraphy Act Licences (Terms, Provisions and Limitations)
Published: 16|10|06
The current version of the following reference document is directly cited in The Wireless Telegraphy (Licensing Procedures) Regulations 2006 - SI 2006 No. 2785 made on 16th October 2006. A number of changes will need to be made to the next version to reflect some changes to the legislative framework relating to licensing. These include the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 c.36 which came into force on 8 February 2007 and the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations SI 2006 No. 2994 which came into force on 8 December 2006 (Which included exemption of the Citizen's Band Radio Class). These updates are anticipated to be made shortly.
Introduction
This publication details the terms, provisions and limitations which apply to each class of licence listed below, and includes sample licences and, where applicable, the terms and conditions booklets which relate to those licences.
The licence classes issued under a particular licence are shown in grey under the red sector headings. All other headings appear in black.
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Aeronautical Ground Station (Air Traffic/Ground Movement Control) |
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Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communication Services) |
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Aeronautical Ground Station (Airfield Flight Information Service) |
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| Wireless Telegraphy General Licence Conditions Booklet | |
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class A-Freely radiating) |
No separate terms and conditions booklet |
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class B-Radiating Cable) |
No separate terms and conditions booklet |
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class C-Freely radiating very low power) |
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Business Radio (On-site Hospital Paging and Emergency Speech Systems) |
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| Wireless Telegraphy General Licence Conditions Booklet | |
Wireless Telegraphy General Licence Conditions Booklet
IntroductionEach Wireless Telegraphy licence, issued by the Office of Communications ("Ofcom")[(-1-)] under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, authorises the licensee to establish and use stations or install or use apparatus for wireless telegraphy, subject to the terms, provisions and limitations of that licence.
The terms contained in this General Licence Conditions Booklet (the “Booklet”) are incorporated into and form part of the terms, provisions and limitations of each wireless telegraphy licence to which this Booklet applies. (Each such wireless telegraphy licence is referred to as “the Licence”).
General Licence Conditions
Condition 1 - Licence Term, Variation and Revocation1.1 The Licence shall continue in force until revoked by Ofcom or surrendered by the Licensee.
1.2 Pursuant to section 4 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 (the “1998 Act”) Ofcom may not revoke this Licence under section 1(4) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 except:
- at the request of, or with the consent of, the Licensee;
- in accordance with Condition 3;
- if there has been a breach of any of the conditions of the Licence;
if, in connection with the transfer or proposed transfer of rights and obligations arising by virtue of the Licence, there has been a breach of any provision of regulations made by Ofcom under the powers conferred by section 168(1) and (3) of the Communications Act 2003[(-2-)] ; - in accordance with section 4(5) of the 1998 Act;
- if it appears to Ofcom to be necessary or expedient to revoke the Licence for the purposes of complying with a direction by the Secretary of State given to Ofcom under section 5 or section 156 of the Communications Act 2003; or
1.3 Where Ofcom exercise their power to revoke or vary the Licence in accordance with section 1(4) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, the Licensee shall be notified in writing or by a general notice. Any general notices will be posted on the Ofcom website[(-3-)].
Condition 2 - Changes2.1 The Licence may not be transferred. [(-4-)]
2.2 The Licensee must give immediate notice to Ofcom in writing of any change to the Licensee’s name and address from that recorded on the Licence.
Condition 3 - Licence Fee3.1 The Licensee shall pay to Ofcom the relevant sums as provided in section 1(2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 and the regulations made thereunder:
- on or before the date of issue of the Licence; and
- on or before the payment date shown on the Licence for subsequent payments or such other date or dates as shall be notified in writing to the Licensee,
in accordance with those regulations and any relevant terms, provisions and limitations of the Licence, failing which Ofcom may revoke the Licence.
Condition 4 - Radio Equipment Use4.1 The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment relevant to each Licence is constructed, established, installed and used only in accordance with the provisions specified in the individual Licence schedules. Any proposal to amend any detail specified in those schedules must be agreed with Ofcom in advance and implemented only after that Licence has been varied or reissued accordingly.
4.2 The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is used only by persons who have been authorised by the Licensee to do so, and that such persons are made aware of, and of the requirement to comply with, the terms of the Licence.
Condition 5 - Access and Inspection5.1 The Licensee shall permit any person authorised by Ofcom:
- to have access to the Radio Equipment;
- to inspect the Licence and Radio Equipment; and
- at any and all reasonable times or, when in the opinion of that person an urgent situation exists, at any time to ensure that the Radio Equipment is being used in accordance with the terms of the Licence.
6.1 A person authorised by Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment, or any part thereof, to be modified or restricted in use, or temporarily or permanently closed down immediately if in the opinion of the person authorised by Ofcom:
- a breach of the Licence has occurred; and/or
- the use of the Radio Equipment is causing or contributing to Undue Interference to the authorised use of other radio equipment.
6.2 Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment to be modified or restricted in use, or temporarily closed down either immediately or on the expiry of such period as may be specified in the event of a national or local state of emergency being declared. Ofcom may only exercise this power after a written notice is served on the Licensee or a general notice applicable to holders of a named class of Licence is published.
Condition 7 - Interpretation
7.1 In this Booklet and in the Licence:
- the establishment, installation and use of the Radio Equipment shall be interpreted as establishment and use of stations and installation and use of apparatus for wireless telegraphy as specified in section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949;
- the expression "Undue Interference" shall have the meaning given by Section 19 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; and
- the expression "inspect" includes examine and test.
7.2 In this Booklet “Radio Equipment” means the radio equipment specified in the Licence.
7.3 Any schedule to the Licence shall form part of the Licence together with any subsequent schedule which Ofcom may issue as a variation to the Licence.
7.4 The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the Licence as it applies to an Act of Parliament.
Issued by Ofcom.
Footnotes:
1.-“Ofcom” is the abbreviated name for the Office of Communications established by the Office of Communications Act 2002 to whom powers under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 to issue and regulate licences have been transferred by the Communications Act 2003. The powers were conferred on 28 th December 2003.
2.- These are regulations on spectrum trading.
3.- www.ofcom.org.uk
4.- However rights and obligations arising by virtue of certain wireless telegraphy licences may be transferred in accordance with regulations made by Ofcom under powers conferred by section 168(1) and (3) of the Communications Act 2003. See Ofcom’s website for the latest position on which licences are subject to spectrum trading.
Aeronautical
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Aircraft; and Aircraft (Transportable)
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACTS 1949 and 1998
1) Licensee Details and Validity
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This licence is issued by the Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) on DATE and replaces any previous authority granted in respect of the service subject to this licence. This licence authorises (“the Licensee”) to establish, install and/or use radio transmitting and/or receiving stations and/or radio apparatus as described in the schedule(s) (“the Radio Equipment) subject to the terms set out below. |
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2) Licence Terms and Conditions
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The following is a generic description of the CAA recorded radio equipment fitted to the referenced aircraft and as such the type and method of installation are CAA approved and authorised for use in the frequency bands listed under this licence. For registered aircraft it should be ensured that any change to the radio installation is CAA approved with prior notification of any such change being made to the CAA to provide continued validity or re-issue of this licence where appropriate. | |
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Frequency Range (MHz) |
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1090 |
1090 |
DME |
960 |
1215 |
VHF COM |
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137 |
The licence also authorises the use of Aeronautical VHF Hand portable radio equipment operating in the frequency band 118 to 137 MHz and UHF radio equipment operating in the frequency bands 455.475 to 455.850 MHz and 460.775 to 461.225 MHz for use on the above named aircraft. Emergency equipment operating in frequency bands 121.5 MHZ and 406 MHZ are also authorised. |
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This licence shall continue in force until revoked by Ofcom or surrendered by the Licensee. |
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User of the Station |
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The Licensee shall not permit or suffer any person to use the station unless that person:
Article 26 paragraph 4a(i) of the Air Navigation Order exempts glider pilots operating on the nominated glider frequencies and persons being trained as flight crew in UK registered aircraft from the requirement to hold an operators qualification. However, glider pilots must contact air traffic control if they wish to enter controlled airspace for which they must hold the Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence The Licensee shall ensure that all persons using the station are made aware of and comply with the terms of the licence. |
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The Licensee and all persons using the station shall comply with:
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Ofcom may exercise their power to vary or revoke this licence by a written notice served on the Licensee or by a general notice applicable to holders of this class of Licence. |
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Changes |
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This Licence may not be transferred. The Licensee must give prior or immediate notice to the Directorate of Airspace Policy, acting on behalf, of Ofcom in writing of any change in the details of the name and/or address recorded above. |
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Fees |
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The Licensee shall pay to Ofcom the relevant fee as provided in section 1(2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 and the Regulations made thereunder:
failing which Ofcom may revoke this Licence. |
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Radio Equipment Use
The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is constructed and used only in accordance with the provisions specified in this licence. Any proposal to amend any detail specified in the schedule(s) must be agreed with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Ofcom in advance and implemented only after this licence has been varied and/or reissued accordingly.
The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is used only by persons who have been authorised by the Licensee to do so and that such persons are made aware of, and of the requirements to comply with, the terms of this Licence.
Access and InspectionThe Licensee shall permit a representative of the CAA or Ofcom:
- to have access to the Radio Equipment
- to inspect this Licence at any and all reasonable times (or when, in the opinion of Ofcom, an urgent situation exists, at any time) for the purpose of verifying compliance with the terms of this licence.
A person authorised by Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment, or any part thereof, to be modified or restricted in use, or temporarily or permanently closed down immediately if in the opinion of the person authorised by Ofcom:
- a breach of this Licence has occurred; and/or
- the use of the Radio Equipment is causing or contributing to undue interference to the use of other authorised radio equipment.
Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment to be modified or restricted in use, or temporarily or permanently closed down either immediately or on the expiry of such period as may be specified:
- in the interests of long term spectrum planning; or
- in the event of a national or local state of emergency being declared.
Ofcom shall exercise their power by a written notice served on the Licensee and/or by a general notice applicable to this class of Licence.
InterpretationIn this licence:
- the establishment, installation and use of the Radio Equipment shall be interpreted as establishment and use of stations and installation and use of apparatus for wireless telegraphy as specified in section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; as amended by the Communications Act 2003.
- the expression “undue interference” shall have the same meaning as it has under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; as amended by the Communications Act 2003.
- the expression “inspect” includes examine and test;
- the schedule(s) form(s) part of this Licence with any subsequent schedule(s) which Ofcom may issue as a variation to this Licence at a later date; and
- the Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the Licence as it applies to an Act of Parliament.
Issued by the Directorate of Airspace Policy of the CAA acting as agent to the Ofcom.
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Aeronautical Ground Station (Air Traffic/Ground Movement Control); Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communication Services); Aeronautical Ground Station (Airfield Flight Information Service); Aeronautical Ground Station (Operations Control); Aeronautical Ground Station (General Aviation); Aeronautical Ground Station (Fire); Aeronautical Ground Station (High Frequency); Aeronautical Ground Station (Offshore Oil Platform); Aeronautical Navigation Aid Stations; Aeronautical Radar.
1) Licensee Details and Validity
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The Licensee is hereby licensed, subject to the terms, provisions and limitations herein contained, to establish at a sending and receiving station for wireless telegraphy ("the Station") subject to the following conditions: This licence is issued by the Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) on DATE and replaces any previous authority granted in respect of the service subject to this licence. This licences authorises (“the Licensee”) to establish, install and/or use radio transmitting and/or receiving stations and/or radio apparatus (“the Radio Equipment) as described in this Licence subject to the terms set out below. The Licensee must hold, or have applied for, an Air Navigation Order approval. |
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2) Terms
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This licence shall continue in force until revoked by Ofcom or surrendered by the Licensee. |
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Licence Variation and Revocation |
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Ofcom may exercise their power to vary or revoke this licence by a written notice served on the Licensee or by a general notice applicable to holders of this class of Licence. |
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This Licence may not be transferred.
The Licensee must give prior or immediate notice to the Directorate of Airspace Policy acting on behalf of Ofcom in writing of any change in the details of the name and/or address recorded above. |
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The Licensee shall pay to Ofcom the relevant fee as provided in section 1(2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 and the Regulations made thereunder: |
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failing which Ofcom may revoke this Licence. |
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Frequency: (1XX XXX MHz for VHF RTF (For Channel Spacing refer to Frequency Assignment Document)) |
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Class of Emission: |
6K80A3EJN |
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Omni Directional Antenna |
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Notes
The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is constructed and used only in accordance with the parameters set out below. Any proposal to amend any detail specified in this licences must be agreed with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Ofcom in advance and implemented only after this licence has been varied and/or reissued accordingly.
The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is used only by persons who have been authorised by the Licensee to do so and that such persons are made aware of, and of the requirements to comply with, the terms of this Licence.
Power is expressed in:
- Peak Envelope Power (PX or pX) of a radio transmitter: the average power supplied to the antenna transmission line by a transmitter during one radio frequency cycle at the crest of the modulation envelope taken under normal operating conditions.
- Mean Power (PY or pY) of a radio transmitter: the average power supplied to the transmission line by a transmitter during an interval of time sufficiently long compared with the lowest frequency encountered in the modulation taken under normal operating conditions.
- Carrier Power (PZ or pZ) of a radio transmitter: the average power supplied to the antenna transmission line by a transmitter during one radio frequency cycle taken under the condition of no modulation.
- Effective Radiated power (in a given direction) by the addition of the letter “e”: The product of the power supplied to the antenna and its gain relative to a half wave dipole antenna in a given direction.
For use in formulae, the symbol p denotes power expressed in Watts and symbol P denotes power expressed in decibels relative to a reference level. The symbol e denotes effective radiated power (erp)(in a given direction). The product of the power supplied to the antenna and its gain relative to a half-wave dipole in a given direction
The symbols used to designate the classes of emission have the meanings assigned to them by the Radio Regulations. The Radio Regulations means the 1982 edition of the Radio Regulations and its subsequent amendments.
ANO Approval
Prior to making any transmissions with this radio station, an Air Navigation Order Approval must be held for the purpose for which the station is to be used or a formal authority to undergo commission transmission must have been issued. Any transmissions must only be made under the terms set down in the ANO Approval or authority for commissioning testing.
Access and InspectionThe Licensee shall permit representatives of the CAA or Ofcom:
- to have access to the Radio Equipment; ,and
- to inspect this Licence and the Radio Equipment,’
at any and all times or, when in the opinion of that person an urgent situation exists, at any time to ensure that the Radio Equipment is being used in accordance with the terms of this Licence.
Modification, Restriction and ClosedownA person authorised by Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment, or any part thereof, to be modified or restricted in use, or temporarily or permanently closed down immediately if in the opinion of the person authorised by Ofcom:
- a breach of this Licence has occurred; and/or
- the use of the Radio Equipment is causing or contributing to undue interference to the use of other authorised radio equipment.
Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment to be modified or restricted in use, or temporarily or permanently closed down either immediately or on the expiry of such period as may be specified:
- in the interests of long term spectrum planning; or
- in the event of a national or local state of emergency being declared.
Ofcom shall exercise their power by a written notice served on the Licensee and/or by a general notice applicable to this class of Licence.
InterpretationIn this licence:
- the establishment, installation and use of the Radio Equipment shall be interpreted as establishment and use of stations and installation and use of apparatus for wireless telegraphy as specified in section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; as amended by the Communication Act 2003.
- the expression “undue interference” shall have the same meaning as it has under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; as amended by the Communication Act 2003.
- the expression “inspect” includes examine and test;
- the schedule(s) form(s) part of this Licence with any subsequent schedule(s) which Ofcom may issue as a variation to this Licence at a later date; and
- the Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the Licence as it applies to an Act of Parliament.
The Radio Equipment subject to the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (1999/5 EC) shall comply with the applicable UK Aeronautical Interface Requirements (published by Ofcom).
Issued by the Directorate of Airspace Policy of the CAA acting as agent to Ofcom.
Amateur and Citizens' band
This licence is applicable for the following licence class:
Amateur Radio - Foundation
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/Licences/br_68f.pdf
United Kingdom of Great Britain &. Northern Ireland , the Channel Islands &. the Isle of Man Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
Number:
Amateur radio licence:
Licensee's name:
Call sign:
Mailing address:
Main station address:
Date of expiry:
This licence (the 'Licence') granted on ('Date of Issue') by the Office of Communications
('Ofcom' ) to the Licensee named above under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 authorises the Licensee to establish, install and use sending and receiving apparatus for wireless telegraphy at the station [as defined in sub clause 1(8)] in accordance with the Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet BR68a/F which is incorporated into and forms a part of this Licence.
Issued on behalf of Ofcom.
The Validation Document is issued upon receipt of the current licence fee.
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Amateur Radio - Intermediate
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/Licences/br_681.pdf
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland , the Channel Islands & the Isle of Man Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
Number:
Amateur radio licence:
Licensee's name:
Call sign:
Mailing address:
Main station address:
Date of expiry:
This licence (the 'Licence') granted on ('Date of Issue') by the Office of Communications
('Ofcom') to the Licensee named above under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 authorises the Licensee to establish, install and use sending and receiving apparatus for wireless telegraphy at the station [as defined in sub clause 1(8)J in accordance with the Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet BR68a/1 which is incorporated into and forms a part of this Licence.
Issued on behalf of Ofcom.
The Validation Document is issued upon receipt of the current licence fee.
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Amateur Radio - Full
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/Licences/br_168.pdf
Document de validation pour licence de radio amateur Gultigkeitserklarung von Amateurfunkgenehmigung
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland , the Channel Islands & the Isle of Man
Royaume-Uni de Grande Bretagne et d’lrlande du Nord, les Iles Anglo-Normandes et I'lle de Man
Fur das Vereinigte Kbnigreich van Grolibritannien und Nardirland, die KanaUnseln und die Isle of Man
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 Loi sur la télégraphie sans fil de 1949 Gesetz uber drahtlose Telegrafie von 1949
Number: Licence de radio amateur
Amateur Radio licence : Amate urfunkge nehmigung
CEPT equivalent : Class de licence équivalente CEPT
Licence class : CEPT-gleichwertige Genehmigungsklasse
Licensee name : Nom du titulaire
Call sign : Name des Inhabers
Mailing address : Indicatif d’appel
Main station address : Rutzeichen, Adresse postale, Postanchrift
Date of expiry : Date de renouvellement, Erneuerungsdatum
This licence (the 'Licence’) granted on ('Date of Issue') by the Office of Communications
('Ofcom') to the Licensee named above under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 authorises the Licensee to establish, install and use sending and receiving apparatus for wireless telegraphy at the station [as defined in sub clause 1(10)] in accordance with the Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet BR68 which is incorporated into and forms a part of this Licence,
La présente licence (la 'licence') accordée le ('Date d'émission') par les Ofcom au titulaire nomme ci-dessus en application de la section 1 de la Loi de 1949 sur la Télégraphie sans fil autorise le titulaire à établir, installer et utiliser un appareil d'émission et de réception pour le Télégraphie sans fil a la station définie au paragraphe 1(10)] conformément au Recueil des Conditions, Dispositions et Limitations BR68 qui est incorporé dans la présente licence et en fait partie intégrante.
Diese Lizenz (die Lizenz), die dern vorstehend genannten Lizenzinhaber aufgrund des Abschnitts 1 des Gesetzes uber drahtlose Telegrafie von 1949 am ('Datum der Erteilung') von Ofcom erteilt wurde, berechtigt den Inhaber zur Einrichtung, Installierung und Verwendung von Send und Empfangsgeraten fur drahtlose Telegrafie an der [in Unterklausell(lO) definierten) Station im Einklang mit der Broschure BR68 uber 8edingungen, Vorschriften und Einschrankungen, die in diese Genehmigung einbezogen ist und einen Bestandteil hiervon bildet.
The Licence also authorises the Licensee to operate in countries which have implemented CEPT Recommendation T/R 61-01 in accordance with clause 11 of the Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet BR68.
La présente licence autorise également le titulaire à opérer dans les pays qui ont applique la recommandation (EPT T/R 61-01 conformément à la clause 11 du Recueil des Conditions, Dispositions et Limitations BR68.
Diese Genehmigung berechtigt den Inhaber auch zum Betrieb in Landern, die die CEPT-Empfehlung T/R 61-01 eingefuhrt haben, und zwar im Einklang mit Klause 11 der Broschure BR68 uber Bedingungen, Vorschriften und Einschrankungen.
Issued on behalf of Ofcom, The Validation Document is issued upon receipt of the current licence fee, délivré au nom d’Ofcom . Le document de validation est délivré contre réception des droits de licence appropriés en vigueur.
Im Namen des Ofcom. Die Gultigkeitserklarung wird nach Erhalt der jeweils vorgeschriebenen Gebuhr erteilt.
Other countries which have implemented CETP Recommendation T/R 61-01; Autres pays qui ont applique la recommandation CEPT T/R 61-01;
Andere Lander, die die CEPT-Empfehlung T/R 61-01 eingefuhrt haben;
Due to the removal of the Morse requirement, anyone wishing to operate under the CEPT 61-01 recommendation should contact the administration of the country concerned for clarification of their Morse requirement.
For guidance see note (y) to Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet BR68
Pour plus de renseignements, voir Note (y) du Recueil des Conditions, Dispositions et Limitations BR68. Weitere Hmweise sind der Broschure BR68 uber Bedingungen, Vorschriften und Einschrankungen unter Bestimmung (y) zu entnenmen.
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Amateur Radio - Temporary Reciprocal
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland , the Channel Islands & the Isle of Man Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
Number:
Amateur radio licence:
CEPT equivalent licence class licensee's name:
Call sign:
Mailing address:
Main station address:
Date of expiry:
This licence (the 'Licence') granted on ('Date of Issue') by the Office of Communications
('Ofcom') to the Licensee named above under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 authorises the, Licensee to establish, install and use sending and receiving apparatus for wireless telegraphy at the station [as defined in sub clause 1(10)] in accordance with the Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet BR68 which is incorporated into and forms a part of this Licence.
Issued on behalf of Ofcom.
The Validation Document is issued upon receipt of the current licence fee.
© Copyright Ofcom 2004 Ref: O.f.99/fol.062_01/04
This terms provisions and limitations booklet is applicable for the following licence class:
Citizens' Band Radio
OF 215 December 2005 (Rev 0)These Terms, Provisions and Limitations shall be read as an integral part of the Citizens' Band Radio Licence.
Establishment and use1. The Licensee may:
a. establish any station or stations for Wireless Telegraphy (" a CB Station ") formed only of wireless telegraphy apparatus which either:
i. complies with United Kingdom Interface Requirement IR 2027; or
ii. is certified or type approved prior to 8 April 2001 in accordance with either Department of Trade and Industry Performance Specifications MPT 1320, MPT 1333, or MPT 1382 or European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300 135 and marked on the front panel of the apparatus in accordance with the appropriate specification.
b. use a CB station for sending and receiving only:
i. messages in plain speech;
ii. signals of less than 2.5 seconds in length which are intended to call up any other CB Station;
iii. signals of less than 1 second in length which are intended to identify a CB Station or to mark the end of a message sent by a CB Station.
iv. data signals in accordance with clause 12.
Limitations on use
Apparatus of CB Station
2. The wireless telegraphy apparatus forming a CB Station shall not be used:
Ancillary equipmenta. unless it is operated on the frequencies specified in accordance w1'th sub-clause 1 (a);
b. if at any time, such use:
i. is likely to obstruct the Police, or the Office of Communications (Ofcom) officers or Government body in the carrying out of their duties;
ii. causes harmful interference to any other wireless telegraphy,
c. in the following modes:
i. unattended operation of a CB station;
ii. operation of a CB station in digi-peater mode or node operation;
iii. operation of all mailbox and bulletin board systems;
iv. interconnection with the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN)
3 (1) Except as provided at 3 (2) below, only the following ancillary equipment may be connected between the antenna socket of the transceiver of a CB Station and its antenna:
a. devices for suppressing interference;
b. low pass filters;
c. mechanically operated co-axial antenna change over switches.
3 (2) A meter to measure the transmitter output power or Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of the antenna may be temporarily inserted between the antenna socket of the transceiver and the antenna for the sole purpose of establishing or testing a CB Station providing that such meters are removed before a CB Station is used.
4. (1) If a CB station has provision for connection to an external antenna then such apparatus shall only be connected to one of the following types of antennas:
a. a single vertical omnidirectional monopole antenna, the driven element of which does not exceed 6.9Sm in length or SSmm in diameter, including any loading coils and associated circuitry and casings, but excluding any plates, radial wires or rods designed solely to act as a ground plane or counterpoise, which are located at the physical base of the antenna;
b. a single vertical omnidirectional dipole antenna not exceeding S.5Sm in length. The use of a loop, Vagi or any type of beam antenna is prohibited.
4 (2) In all cases, if a CB Station is situated within 1 km of the boundary of any aerodrome, the height of the antenna, any supporting mast or structure must not exceed 15 m.
Operators of station(s)5. (1) A CB station shall only be used by:
a. the Licensee; or
b. any person whom the Licensee has reasonable grounds to believe is not a disqualified person, where such person's use is in the presence of and under the direct supervision of the Licensee.
5 (2) In this clause 5, a "disqualified person" means any person:
a. whose United Kingdom Citizens' Band Radio Licence is currently revoked or varied as a result of revocation action;
b. whose last application for a Citizens' Band Radio Licence was refused by Ofcom as a result of revocation action;
or
6A CB station:c. who, in the last six months, has been convicted of an offence under wireless telegraphy legislation in the UK.
Conditions of the Licencea. shall not be established or used in any aircraft vehicle and shall not be established or used on board ship except with the consent of the Ship's Master;
b. shall not be used for the purpose of advertising goods or services of any kind.
7(1) Subject to the payment of the fee in the manner indicated in sub-clause 7 (2) below, the Licence shall continue in force from year to year unless revoked by Ofcom.
7 (2) The Licensee shall pay to Ofcom before the anniversary of the Date of Issue in each year, the fee on renewal prescribed by the Regulations for the time being in force under sub-section 2(1) of the Act, and on the payment of the fee Ofcom will issue to the Licensee a document in the form of the title page of this Licence (the"Validation Document") which will indicate the next date for renewal.
7 (3) If the Licensee does not pay the fee in the manner described in sub-clause 7(2), then the Licence shall expire at the end of the day before the relevant anniversary date of the Date of Issue.
7 (4) The Licensee shall surrender the Validation Document to Ofcom forthwith upon the revocation of the Licence. Ofcom reserves the right to publish the name of the Licensee if the Licence is revoked.
7 (5) Where Ofcom exercises his power to revoke or vary all Citizens' Band Radio Licences, a general notice issued in accordance with Section 1 (4) of the Act to all holders of such Licences shall be published in the following manner:
(a) by means of an authorized broadcast for the purposes of sub-section 1 (4) of the Act, this Licence may be revoked, or its terms, provisions or limitations varied, by a notice in writing by Ofcom served on the Licensee, or by a general notice addressed to all holders of a Citizens' Band Radio Licence published on the Ofcom website or broadcast nationally by the British Broadcasting Corporation
8 The CB Station and this Licence shall be available for inspection on demand at any reasonable time by any person authorised by Ofcom.
9 A CB Station shall be closed down at any time on the demand of any person authorised by Ofcom.
9 (a) To the extent that they do not conflict with or are not inconsistent with any of the clauses herein, the Notes set out at the rear of these, Terms, Provisions and Limitations shall be complied with by the Licensee.
(b) Ofcom reserves the right to release details of the call sign of the Licensee specified in the Validation Document to third parties in order that the call sign may be published in call books compiled by third parties, either in written form or in the form of "read only" computer disks.
Operations by CEPT Citizens' Band Radio Users in accordance with CEPT Recommendations T/R 20-09
10 The following additional provisions apply to non-resident Citizens' Band Radio users temporarily visiting and operating wireless telegraphy apparatus in the United Kingdom in accordance with CEPT Recommendations T/R 20-09, as enabled by the Wireless Telegraphy Apparatus (Citizens' Band European Users) (Exemption) Regulations 1989.
10 (1) Unless the individual is a disqualified person as defined in sub clause 5(2). CEPT Citizens' Band Radio users may operate in the United Kingdom provided they are:
(a) aged 14 years or over;
(b) ordinarily resident in a country listed in note 8 to the Citizens' Band Radio licence; and
(c) authorised by the government of that country to use a relevant CB Station in its territory.
10(2) Subject to this clause 10, CEPT Citizens' Band Radio users shall comply with these Terms, Provisions and Limitations.
Operations by the Licensee in Accordance with CEPT Recommendations T/R 20-09 11 The Licensee may operate in countries which have implemented CEPT Recommendations T/R 20-09 in accordance with the following terms.
11 (1) The Licensee shall:
(a) be a temporary visitor and non-resident in the host country;
(b) operate only equipment that has been type-approved to either Department of Trade and Industry Performance Specification MPT 1333 or European Telecommunications Standards Institute Performance Specification ETS 300135 and is marked in accordance with the appropriate specification;
(c) comply with the requirements applicable to the use of wireless telegraphy apparatus at the location of operation in the host country;
(d) present this Licence upon request to the relevant supervisory authorities in the host country; and
(e) comply with the relevant provisions of CEPT Recommendations T/R20-09.
12 Operation by the Licensee of data on a CB station is limited to a one-to-one operation, which does not include digi-peater mode and shall be on the following basis:
(a) the channels shall be used in simplex mode only;
(b) the data unit interface with the Wireless Telegraphy apparatus forming a CB station shall be made only though the external microphone input socket and/or receive audio/speaker output socket with the aid of suitable cables/switch;
(c) the data modulating the transmitter shall be the AX25 Amateur Packet Radio Link Layer Protocol;
(d) the class of emission shall be G2D. Only two tones shall modulate the (said) transmitter. The maximum frequency of the highest tone modulating the (said) transmitter shall be 2200 Hz. There shall be not more than 1000 Hz frequency between the two tones. If a connection is not established within 20 seconds, the transmitter keying control line shall be reset;
(e) the Licensee shall transmit their full postcode in Morse telegraphy:
(i) at the beginning and end of each period of communication;
(ii) at the end of each interval of 15 minutes, when the period of communication is longer than 15 minutes;
(iii) at the beginning of transmission on a new frequency (whenever the frequency of transmission is changed); and
(iv) on the same carrier frequency that is being used for communication.
(f) the Licensee shall ensure that the data interface equipment is compatible with the wireless telegraphy apparatus forming part of a CB Station, that any interconnecting cables/switch which are fitted are suitable for operation and that no interference to other electrical, electronic or radio apparatus is caused;
(g) the wireless telegraphy apparatus forming part of a CB Station shall comply with UK Interface Requirement 2027 published when operated in conjunction with the data interface equipment;
(h) apart from the operation of data on a CB Station, and subject to the preceding clauses, Licensees shall comply with the relevant existing licensing terms provisions and limitations.
Interpretation13 In this Licence, except where stated otherwise, words and expressions shall have the same meaning as they have in the Act.
Notes to the CB Licence1 It is the responsibility of the Licensee to ensure that no unauthorised use of a CB Station takes place.
2 The CB Station may be used for business and other commercial activities subject to the limitations in clause 5 of this Licence.
3 Only equipment which conforms in all respects to the appropriate Department of Trade and Industry or European Telecommunications Standards Institute Performance Specification may be used. This Licence does not permit the use of equipment which has been modified in any way. In particular Licensees should note that this Licence does not allow use of equipment which has been modified:
(a) to allow transmission or reception on other or additional frequencies; or
(b) to produce a greater output power. (However, terminals or other connecting points are permitted for the use of a voice synthesizer device to provide an aural indication of the selected channel. The voice synthesizer device shall not modulate the transmitter.)
4 Please note that this Licence does not permit:
(a) Use of the following equipment:
(i) Power Amplifiers (also known as "linear amplifiers", "burners", "boots" or "assistance"),
(ii) Antennas other than as specified in Clause 4 of this Licence, (iii) Devices designed to encrypt or distort speech, or data
(iv) Devices to allow a CB Station to be interconnected with the Public Service Telephone Network,
(v) Devices to allow a CB Station to be remotely controlled,
(vi) Repeater stations.
(b) The following uses of licensed equipment;
(i) The retransmission of any pre-recorded material,
(ii) The retransmission of any broadcast material, (iii) The transmission of music in any form.
5 Only mechanical antenna switches which do not use radio frequency energy in any way may be used.
6 Please note that the installation and use of a CB Station may be subject to local regulations and bye-laws. In particular the installation of antennas must conform to local planning restrictions. You may also need to obtain consent before using equipment covered by this Licence on private or public property.
7 When operating a CB Station, every effort shall be made to avoid causing interference to other electronic or electrical apparatus.
8 CEPT member countries which have implemented CEPT Recommendations T/R20-09 are listed in the Validation document by abbreviation. CEPT member countries are identified by abbreviations (where known) as follows:
Austria |
A |
France |
F |
Norway |
N |
Belgium |
B |
Germany |
D |
Portugal |
PL |
Bulgaria |
BG |
Hungary |
H |
Slovac Republic |
SK |
Croatia |
HR |
Iceland |
IS |
Slovenia |
SLO |
Cyprus |
CY |
Ireland |
IRL |
Sweden |
S |
Czech Republic |
CS |
Liechtenstein |
FL |
Switzerland |
CH |
Denmark |
DK |
Lithuania |
LT |
United Kingdom |
GB |
Finland |
SF |
Netherlands |
NL |
|
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9 The distribution of licences on behalf of Ofcom is undertaken by the Radio Licensing Centre, The Post Office, PO Box 885, Bristol BS99 5LG. Tel: (0117) 925 8333.
10 Information which infringes the Data Protection Act 1998, copyright, personal or corporate privacy shall not be sent.; and
11 Channels EU24(27.235MHz), EU25(27.245MHz) and EU32 (27.325MHz) within the existing CEPT allocations should be used for transmission of data.
12 Digi-peater mode is mode available within the AX25 Amateur Packet Radio Link Layer Protocol whereby the data unit re-transmits a received packet in the form received and without error correction.
13 A node is a data unit connected to one or more CB radios forming all or part of a CB station able to store and re-transmit for onward routing, complete or parts of a message.
CB Code of practiceRemember to always "Watch the LIPS":
- BE LEGAL - Read your licence carefully and always comply with its terms and conditions.
- DON 'T CAUSE INTERFERENCE - Remember that other radio services may be affected by your transmissions.
- BE PATIENT - Show patience and consideration towards other users.
- BE SAFE - Don't risk your life or anyone else's.
CB Radio is licensed under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949. It is the responsibility of the licensed user to ensure that all use of his or her station(s) conforms in every detail with the restrictions contained in the CB Licence Conditions. The few rules governing CB are designed to minimise interference to other radio users.
Please read your Licence carefullyIn particular, users should make sure that they use only approved CB equipment. This includes antennas, accessories and ancillary equipment. It is an offence to use non-approved equipment, including otherwise legal radios that have been modified to increase power output or the number of channels in use.
Licence-holders must ensure that other people using CB under the cover of their licence obey the law at all times. You are responsible for all use under your licence.
Remember that to use grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or threatening language may be a criminal offence.
InterferenceAlthough the legal CB service has been designed specifically to minimise interference to other radio services, all radio transmissions can cause problems to other users. There are several things you can do to minimise this:
- Only use legal CB equipment.
- Don't tamper with your rig. Modifications to change the power output or the number of channels can cause interference.
- Use the low power switch where possible.
- Don't transmit close to radio masts, airfields or the emergency services; their radio could be saving a life.
- Don't site your antenna near to TV reception aerials.
- Using a low-pass filter between your rig and antenna may help to reduce interference.
- Be considerate to other users.
- Respect operating conventions - leave Channel 09 clear for emergencies, Channel 14 for calling and Channel 19 for mobile use. Also respect any local conventions regarding the use of a channel for a specific purpose.
- Always give priority to emergency calls on any channel. Remember the next emergency call may concern you, your family or friends.
- If you hear a call for help and if no one else is providing assistance, give any help you can.
- Remember that CB is not a substitute for the 999 (or marine VHF channel 16) service. There is no official organisation monitoring CB, and there may not always be a local volunteer monitor listening.
- Before you transmit, listen with the "Squelch" control turned fully down (i.e. background noise at a maximum) - don't barge in on existing conversations.
- Keep conversations short - don't hog channels, everyone has an equal right to use them.
- Be patient towards newcomers, everyone has to learn. Help them with interference and other problems if you can.
- Be sympathetic to neighbours suffering interference to their radio or television reception. If they are having problems obtain a copy of the leaflet "Interference to TV and Radio Reception", available free of charge on request from Ofcom.
- Remember CB can be an aid to business as well as an entertaining and useful hobby. Help others to enjoy it as much as you do.
- Never erect or remove an antenna near to or under electricity transmission lines. CB users have been killed doing so. If in doubt ask your local Electricity Board for advice.
- Take care at railway level crossings and other areas when driving a vehicle fitted with a CB antenna. High antennas can touch low wires causing electrocution so don't fit 1/2 and 5/8 wavelength (antennas for 26 - 27 MHz equipment (sub-clause 4(1)) to vehicles or use any type of long antenna for mobile operation.
- Use common sense when transmitting. Don't let your use of CB interfere with your ability to drive. Don't transmit when there is risk of an explosion, such as when you are at a petrol station.
- Don't transmit with the antenna less than 15cm (6 inches) from your face. Remember that concentrated radio energy can be dangerous.
Citizens' Band Radio Services Ofcom
Riverside House
2a Southwark Bridge Road
London. SE1 9HA
Tel: 0207981 3040 Fax: 0207981 3334
E-mail: amateurcb@ofcom.org.uk
This licence is applicable for the following licence class:
Citizens' Band Radio
Document de validation pour bande CB GUltigkeitserklarung von CB-Funklizenz
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland , the Channel Islands & the Isle of Man
Royaume-Uni de Grande Bretagne et d'lrlande du Nord, les Iles Anglo-Normandes et I'lle de Man
FUr das Vereinigte Konigreich von Grollbritannien und Nordirland, die Kanalinseln und die Isle of Man
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 Loi sur la télégraphie sans fil de 1949 Gesetz uber drahtlose Telegrafie von 1949
Citizens' Band Licence Licence pour bande CB CB-Funklizenz
Number:
Call sign:
(For use in UK only)
Licensee's name: Nom du titulaire, Name des Inhabers
Mailing address: Addresse postale, Postanschrif
Date of expiry: Date de renouvellement, Erneuerungsdatum
This licence (the 'Licence') granted on ('Date of Issue') by the Office of Communications
('Of corn') to the Licensee named above, authorises, for the purposes of section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 ('The Act'), the establishment and use of the stations for wireless telegraphy in accordance with the Terms, Conditions and Limitations Booklet which is incorporated into and forms a part of this Licence,
La présente licence (la 'licence') accordée le ('Date d'émission') par les Ofcom au titulaire nomme ci-dessus en application de la section 1 de la Loi de 1949 sur la Télégraphie sans fil autorise le titulaire a établir, installer et utiliser un appareil d'émission et de réception pour le Télégraphie sans Fil a la Station définie au paragraphe 1(10)] conformément au Recueil des Conditions, Dispositions et Limitations qui est Incorpore dans la présente licence et en fait partie intégrante.
Diese Lizenz (die Lizenz), die dem vorstehend genannten Lizenzinhaber aufgrund des Abschnitts 1 des Gesetzes uber drahtlose Telegrafie von 1949 am ('Datum der Erteilung') von Ofcom erteilt wurde, berechtigt den Inhaber zur Einrichtung, Installierung und Verwendung von Sende- und Empfangsgeraten fur drahtlose Telegrafle an der [in UnterklauseI1(10) definiertenj Station im Einklang mit der Broschure uber Bedingungen, Vorschriften und Einschrankungen, die in diese Genehmigung einbewgen ist und einen Bestandteil hiervon bildet.
For operation of authorised equipment outside the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, the Licensee must seek permission from the relevant administration of the country to be visited,
Pour I'utilisation de matériel autorise en dehors du Royaume-Uni de Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord, des îles Anglo-Normandes et de l'ile de Man, le titulaire d'une licence doit obtenir la permission de I'administration compétente du pays á visiter.
Zum Betrieb zugelassener Gerate aullerhalb des Vereinigten Kbnigreichs Grollbritannien und Nordirland, der Kanalinseln und der Insel of Man muss der Lizenzlnhaber die Genehmigung der zustandlgen Verwatung des Reiselandes einholen.
Issued on behalf of Ofcom,
The Validation Document is issued upon receipt of the current licence fee.
Délivré au nom d’Ofcom. Le document de validation est délivré contre réception des droits de licence appropriés en vigueur.
Im Namen des Ofcom. De Gultigkeitserklarung wird nach Erhalt der jeweils vorgeschriebenen Gebuhr erteilt.
This licence is applicable for the following licence class:
Community Audio Distribution System
Wireless Telegraphy Acts 1949 and 1998
Sector/class/product |
4010xx |
Licence number |
«LICENCE» |
Licensee |
«CUSTOMER_NAME» |
Licensee address |
«CUSADDRESS» |
Date of issue |
«date» |
Expiry date |
«ISS_DATE1» |
1. This Licence is issued by the Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) on «ISS_DATE1»
2. The licence will expire on «ISS_DATE1»
3. This Licence authorises «customer_name» (“the Licensee”) to establish, install and/or use radio transmitting and/or radio apparatus as described in the schedule (hereinafter together called "the Radio Equipment") subject to the terms set out below and subject to the terms of the General Licence Conditions booklet.
SCHEDULE 1 TO LICENCE NUMBER «LICENCE»
COMMUNITY AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LICENCE
DESCRIPTION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS LICENCE
This schedule forms part of Licence «LICENCE», issued to «customer_name», the Licensee on «date», and describes the Radio Equipment covered by the Licence and the purpose for which the Radio Equipment may be used.
1. Description of the Radio Equipment licensed
In this Licence, the Radio Equipment means sending station(s) “base stations” for the purpose of sending wireless telegraphy messages as defined in paragraph 2 below.
2. Purpose of the Radio Equipment
The Radio Equipment shall be used only to send messages consisting of live transmissions of religious services conducted at the base station address.
3. Authorised Frequencies
Community Audio Distribution Systems are authorised to use the following frequencies:
Frequency |
Channel |
|
|
27.60125 |
UK 1 |
27.61125 |
UK 2 |
27.62125 |
UK 3 |
27.63125 |
UK 4 |
27.64125 |
UK 5 |
27.65125 |
UK 6 |
27.66125 |
UK 7 |
27.67125 |
UK 8 |
27.68125 |
* UK 9 |
27.69125 |
UK 10 |
27.70125 |
UK 11 |
27.71125 |
UK 12 |
27.72125 |
UK 13 |
27.73125 |
* UK 14 |
27.74125 |
UK 15 |
27.75125 |
UK 16 |
27.76125 |
UK 17 |
27.77125 |
UK 18 |
27.78125 |
* UK 19 |
27.79125 |
UK 20 |
27.80125 |
UK 21 |
27.81125 |
UK 22 |
27.82125 |
UK 23 |
27.83125 |
UK 24 |
27.84125 |
UK 25 |
27.85125 |
UK 26 |
27.86125 |
UK 27 |
27.87125 |
UK 28 |
27.88125 |
UK 29 |
27.89125 |
UK 30 |
27.90125 |
UK 31 |
27.91125 |
UK 32 |
27.92125 |
UK 33 |
27.93125 |
UK 34 |
27.94125 |
UK 35 |
27.95125 |
UK 36 |
27.96125 |
UK 37 |
27.97125 |
UK 38 |
27.98125 |
UK 39 |
27.99125 |
UK 40 |
* This is shared frequency spectrum and you should respect operating conventions. Citizens’ Band users use Channel 9 for emergencies, Channel 14 for calling and Channel 19 for mobile use. It is recommended that these channels be avoided if possible.
4. Conformity Assessment Requirements
The Licensee may establish any station or stations for Wireless Telegraphy ("a Community Audio Distribution System Station") formed only of wireless telegraphy apparatus which either:
- complies with United Kingdom Interface Requirement IR 2027;
or:
- is certified or type approved prior to 8 April 2001 in accordance with either Department of Trade and Industry Performance Specifications MPT 1320, MPT 1333, or MPT 1382 or European Telecommunications ETS 300 135 and marked on the front panel of the apparatus in accordance with the appropriate specification.
5. Other Requirements
It is the responsibility of the Licensee to ensure that no unauthorised use of a Community Audio Distribution System Station takes place.
Please note that this Licence does not permit the use of the following equipment:
- Power Amplifiers (also known as "linear amplifiers", "burners", "boots" or "assistance");
- Antennas other than as specified in Clause 6 of this Licence;
- Devices designed to encrypt or distort speech;
- Devices to allow a Community Audio Distribution System Station to be interconnected with the Public Service Telephone Network;
- Devices to allow a Community Audio Distribution System Station to be remotely controlled;
- Repeater stations.
Please note that the installation and use of a Community Audio Distribution System Station may be subject to local regulations and bye-laws. In particular the installation of antennas must conform to local planning restrictions. You may also need to obtain consent before using equipment covered by this Licence on private or public property.
In all cases if a Community Audio Distribution System Station is situated within 1 km of the boundary of any aerodrome, the height of the antenna (together with any supporting mast or structure) must not exceed 10 metres.
When operating a Community Audio System Station, every effort shall be made to avoid causing interference to other electronic or electrical apparatus.
The wireless telegraphy apparatus forming a Community Audio Distribution System Station shall not be used:
- unless it is operated on the frequencies specified in Schedule 1, section 3.
- if at any time, such use is likely to obstruct the Police, or the Office of Communications Investigation Service in the carrying out of their duties.
A Community Audio Distribution System station shall only be operated by the Licensee or by a person who has been authorised to operate the station by the Licensee.
A Community Audio Distribution System station shall not be used for the purpose of advertising goods or services of any kind.
6. Ancillary equipment
Only the following ancillary equipment may be connected between the antenna socket of the transmitter of a Community Audio Distribution System Station and its' antenna:
- devices for suppressing interference;
- low pass filters;
- mechanically operated co-axial antenna change over switches;
- a meter to measure the transmitter output power or Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of the antenna may be temporarily inserted between the antenna socket of the transmitter and the antenna for the sole purpose of establishing or testing a Community Audio Distribution System Station providing that such meters are removed before a Community Audio Distribution System Station is used.
If a Community Audio Distribution System station has provision for connection to an external antenna then such apparatus shall only be connected to a single vertical omni directional half wave antenna. The antenna should be no more than 10 metres above the ground level.
The use of loop, yagi or any type of beam antenna is prohibited.
Broadcasting
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class A-Freely radiating); Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class B-Radiating Cable); Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class C-Freely radiating very low power).
Short term Resticted Radio Services Tramission Licence (also see Long term Restricted Service Transmission Licence)
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
RESTRICTED RADIO SERVICES TRANSMISSION LICENCE
CLASS A - FREELY RADIATING (TEMPORARY)
WT Act Licence No: |
Fee: |
The Schedules form part of the Licence. Schedule I shows the person who is authorised to use the radio equipment “the Licensee” and, along with Schedule II describes the limitations on the installation and use of the Radio Equipment covered by the licence and other special conditions.
SCHEDULE I
A |
Date of Issue |
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B |
Licensee |
|
C |
Address of licensee |
|
D |
Name, address and telephone number of person having authority to close down station if necessary |
|
E |
Commencement date |
|
F |
Termination date |
|
G |
Station Name |
|
H |
Location and National Grid Reference of Station |
|
I |
Aerial height (agl - metres) |
|
J |
Class of Emission (see note A) |
|
K |
Maximum Power (see note B) |
|
L |
Polarisation (see note C) |
V |
M |
Frequency |
|
N |
Suppression (see note D) |
- |
Issued by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) |
Signed on behalf of Ofcom by:
|
NOTES TO SCHEDULE I
- The symbols used to designate the classes of emission in Box J have the meanings assigned to them in the International Telecommunication Convention and Radio Regulations.
- The maximum power specified in Box K is the effective monopole radiated power (emrp) in respect of medium wave transmissions, and the effective radiated power (erp) in respect of VHF transmissions.
- In the case of VHF transmissions, the polarisation specified in Box L is horizontal (H), vertical (V) or mixed (M).
- Unless otherwise stated in Box N, the level of suppression of radiated unwanted emissions shall be that specified in the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union (Appendix 8-2).
SCHEDULE II
Special Conditions to the Licence
Purpose of Use
(1) The Licensee named in Box B of Schedule I shall use the station named in Box G of Schedule I for emitting and receiving wireless telegraphy messages by the method of telephony for the purpose of providing a restricted sound broadcasting service in the United Kingdom .
Limitations on Use
(2) The Radio Equipment may only be used:
- On the frequency shown in Box M of Schedule I;
- At a power not exceeding that in Box K of Schedule I;
- With the emission characteristics described in Box J of Schedule I;
- With the polarisation shown in Box L of Schedule I;
- At the location shown in Box H of Schedule I.
Change of Address of Emergency Contact
(3) The Licensee shall give Ofcom prior written notice of any change of name, address, or telephone number of the emergency contact identified in Box D of Schedule I.
Interpretation
(4) In this Licence:
"United Kingdom" means the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man; and
"restricted sound broadcasting service means a service of the type defined in section 245(4)(c) of the Communications Act 2003"
General Terms and Conditions of the Licence
1 This Licence granted under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 ("the Act") by Ofcom authorises the Licensee to establish, install and use radio transmitting and receiving stations and/or radio apparatus as described in Schedule I (hereinafter together called the "Radio Equipment") subject to the terms set out below.
Licence Term
2 This Licence shall continue in force until the date of expiry shown in Schedule I, unless revoked earlier by Ofcom or surrendered by the Licensee.
Licence Variation and Revocation
3 Ofcom may exercise their power to vary or revoke this Licence by a written notice served on the Licensee or by a general notice applicable to holders of this class of Licence.
Changes
4 This Licence may not be transferred.
5 The Licensee must give prior or immediate notice to Ofcom of any change of the name and/or address shown in Schedule I.
Fees
6 The Licensee shall pay Ofcom the fee as shown at the top of page 1 of the Licence in accordance with section 2(1) of the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, before the date of issue of this Licence.
Radio Equipment Use
7 The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is constructed and used only in accordance with the provisions specified in the schedules. Any proposal to amend any detail specified in the schedule(s) must be agreed with Ofcom in advance and implemented only after this Licence has been varied or reissued accordingly.
8 The Licensee must ensure that the Radio Equipment is only used by persons who have been authorised by the Licensee to do so and that such persons are made aware of, and comply with, the terms of this Licence.
Access and Inspection
9 The Licensee shall permit Ofcom and any other person authorised by Ofcom:-
i) to have access to the Radio Equipment; and
ii) to inspect this Licence and the Radio Equipment at any and all reasonable times or, when in the opinion of that person an urgent situation exists, at any time, to ensure the Radio Equipment is being used in accordance with the terms of this Licence.
Modification, Restriction and Closedown
10 A person authorised by Ofcom may require the Radio Equipment to be modified in operation, restricted or temporarily or permanently closed down immediately if in the opinion of the person authorised by Ofcom:
i) a breach of this Licence has occurred; and/or
ii) the use of the Radio Equipment is causing or contributing to undue interference to the use of other authorised radio equipment.
Powers of Notice
11 Ofcom may serve written notice on the Licensee and require the Radio Equipment to be modified in operation, restricted or temporarily or permanently closed down either immediately or on the expiry of such period as may be specified in the notice:
- in the interests of long term spectrum planning; or
- in the event of a national or local state of emergency being declared.
Interpretation
12 In this Licence:-
- the establishment, installation and use of the Radio Equipment shall be interpreted as establishment and use of stations and installation and use of apparatus for wireless telegraphy as specified in section 1 of the Act;
- the expression "undue interference" shall have the same meaning that it has under the Act;
- the expression "inspect" includes examine and test;
- the schedules form part of this Licence together with any subsequent schedules which Ofcom may issue as a variation to this Licence at a later date;
- the Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the Licence as it applies to an Act of Parliament.
NOTES TO THE LICENCE
(1) The Licensee shall surrender the licence to Ofcom or any other person acting on behalf of Ofcom forthwith upon its revocation.
(2) The holding of this Licence does not relieve the Licensee (or any person whose services the Licensee is contracted to transmit) of any requirement to hold any other licences (particularly that required by the Broadcasting Act 1990).
(3) The technical specifications of the transmitter shall be as set out in Ofcom’s "Guidance Notes for Freely Radiating Restricted Services".
This licence is applicable for the following licence classes:
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class A-Freely radiating); Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class B-Radiating Cable); Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class C-Freely radiating very low power).
Long term Restricted Radio Service Transmission Licence (also see Long term Restricted Service Transmission Licence)
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
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Licensee |
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Address of licensee |
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Name, address and telephone number of person having authority to close down station if necessary |
Address as above Daytime Contact Number Emergency Contact Number |
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Commencement Date |
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Termination Date |
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Station Name |
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Site Name (G) |
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Tx Location and NGR (H) |
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Antenna Height – agl (I) |
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Class of Emission (J) |
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Maximum Power (K) |
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Polarisation (L) |
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Frequency (M) |
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Suppression (N) |
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Annual Licence Fee |
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1. General Terms and Conditions of the Licence
This Licence is granted under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 ("the Act") by the Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) and authorises the Licensee to establish, install and use radio transmitting stations and/or radio apparatus described in the Schedule (hereinafter together called the "Radio Equipment") subject to the terms set out below and in the Schedule.
This Licence is issued to the Licensee for transmission sound broadcasting services described in the Broadcasting Act Licence.
2. Licence Term
This Licence shall enter into force on the Commencement Date and, subject to earlier revocation by Ofcom in accordance with condition 3 below, shall continue in force only until the Termination Date.
3. Licence Variation & Revocation
Pursuant to section 4 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 (the “1998 Act”) Ofcom may not revoke this Licence before the termination date above under section 1(4) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 except:
- at the request of, or with the consent of, the Licensee;
- in accordance with Condition 5;
- if there has been a breach of any of the conditions of this Licence;
- in accordance with section 4(5) of the 1998 Act;
- if it appears to Ofcom to be necessary or expedient to revoke this Licence for the purposes of complying with a direction by the Secretary of State given to Ofcom under section 5 or section 156 of the Communications Act 2003;
- for reasons related to the management of the radio spectrum, provided that in such case the power to revoke may only be exercised after one (1) year’s notice is given in writing to the Licensee; or
- if the Broadcasting Act Licence ceases to remain in force.
Where Ofcom exercise their power to revoke or vary the Licence in accordance with section 1(4) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, the Licensee shall be notified in writing or by a general notice. Any general notices will be posted on the Ofcom website[(-3-)]; or
Changes
This Licence may not be transferred.
The Licensee must give prior or immediate notice to Ofcom of any change of the name or address.
Licence Fees
The Licensee shall pay to Ofcom the relevant sums as provided in section 1(2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 and the regulations made thereunder:
- on or before the date of issue of the Licence; and
- on or before the payment date indicated in the table on