Advertising On Packet Radio

The Radiocommunications Agency announced today that from 1 April 2001 Radio amateurs are able to advertise either amateur or computer related equipment via amateur radio.

Following consultation with the Radio Society of Great Britain, we are allowing advertising over packet radio for a trial period (one year) after which a thorough review and overview will take place. Future discussions will hinge on whether or not this facility should/could be extended to other modes/bands.

Amateurs can place a private (not commercial) advertisement only through their nearest available operational mailbox, where it will be held for viewing. The SyOps would be responsible for ensuring that the advertisement complied with licence conditions. If this were not the case the SysOp will be required not to place the advert on their system.

For further information in connection with the licence conditions, please refer to the Gazette Notice published on the Agency website under 'Whats New'.