Removal of the Morse requirement for HF amateur radio operations

Following the World Radio Conference held on 9 June - 4 July Chapter 25 of the Radio Regulations has been re-written and simplified, allowing administrations to remove the Morse requirement for allowing Amateur HF operations. The UK has agreed to implement this and the Gazette Notice to implement the changes to the licensing Terms, Provision and Limitations Booklet will be issued as soon as possible. From the date of the Gazettes all Class B licensees will have full privileges contained in the BR68 and BR68/I as appropriate.

New Validation Documents and RA publications reflecting these changes will be issued on annual renewal.

Class B licensees need not take any action to obtain these privileges. These privileges will be granted automatically.

These changes do not affect Foundation Licensees.

The RA website and RSGB website will carry full details as soon as the Gazette notice is published.