Talking About The Radio Spectrum

DTI Press Release - 11 October 2000

The radio spectrum, upon which all wireless communication - from broadcasting to mobile phones to access to the emergency services - all depends, will be the subject of discussion at conferences around the country during October and November. Representatives from all these areas, plus telecommunications manufacturers and a sprinkling of committed amateurs and marine users, will be represented. They will hear from the Radiocommunications Agency - the Government body that regulates the use of the radio spectrum in the UK - about changes under way and planned for what is a vital, but limited, natural resource. For more information about the conference and the work of the Radiocommunications Agency, visit http://www.radio.gov.uk or call the Event Office on 020 7720 4411.

Notes for editors

1. The Radiocommunications Agency is an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry and its main functions are:

Formulating policy on the planning and management of the UK radio spectrum;

Co-ordinating UK views and participating in international negotiations on the use of radio;

Authorising use of radio by licensing or exemption;

Formulating technical and operating standards for radio;

Enforcement of legislation on the use of radio equipment and investigation of radio interference.

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