Trwyddedau radio amatur a llongau – safle porth ar-lein

Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.

Welcome to the Ofcom Amateur Radio and Ships Radio Licensing Portal.

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New Customers

Please register with a valid email address by clicking on Login/Register.

Existing customers

If you previously registered on the old portal using your email address as the username please re-register using the same email.

If you can't remember or have changed your email please contact us so we can update your details to allow you to register.

If you previously logged in using an Ofcom generated username please contact us with the following information:

Valid email address
Existing Licence number
Call sign and your postcode

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Using the Ofcom Online Licensing System for Amateur and Ship Radio Licences User Guide (PDF, 467.4 KB)

Amateur Radio Licensees

On our online system you can apply for and manage:

Your personal information
All Amateur Radio licences, including club licences
Special Event Station Notice of Variations

HAREC

UK Radio Amateurs who would like to apply for an Amateur Radio licence in another country that participates in CEPT Recommendation T/R 61-02 must have a UK HAREC.

A UK HAREC is now issued alongside every UK Full examination pass certificate that is issued.
Notices of Variation

You can now apply for and issue a Special Event Station NoV via the Online Licensing System.

Applying for Special Event Station Notice of Variations Online User Guide. (PDF, 504.1 KB)

To apply the following NoVs you will need to complete and application form and send it Spectrum Licensing via post or emails.

Special, Special Event Station NoV
Permanent Special Event Station NoV

OfW287 Application for a Notice of Variation (NoV) for a Special Event Call sign PDF, 35.9 KB

Special Research Permit

OfW306 Application for an Amateur Radio Special Research Permit PDF, 28.9 KB

Special Event Stations in 2016 PDF, 26.7 KB

Arrangements for Special Event Stations to mark the centenary of the Cub Scouts and events in the Great War

Variation for a Special Contest Call sign

The RSGB processes applications for Special Contest Call signs for Ofcom though decisions on whether or not to grant a variation remain Ofcom’s.

Postal applications

Please note that postal applications incur a £20 handling charge for applicants under 75.

Amateur Radio Licence application form PDF, 450.8 KB

Amendment to an Amateur Radio Licence PDF, 391.1 KB

Ships Radio Licensees

Using our online system, you can apply for and manage:

Your personal information
All Ship Radio/Ship Portable Radio Licences
Online Registrations on behalf of organisations

Applying online on behalf of an Organisation

You will need to register online as a new user
When applying for a ship/ship portable radio licence please select the licence is for an organisation
If the organisation you are applying for already has a ship radio licence please contact spectrum licensing to obtain your Customer Reference Number as this will be required with the online application process
If you already have an existing account on behalf of an organisation you will need to contact spectrum licensing to provide them with a valid email address. This will enable you to re-register and access the licences you are a contact for under this account.

ATIS

If you require an ATIS number, this can now be added to your Ship Radio licence. All you need to do is amend your licence and add one or more pieces of ATIS equipment.

Downloadable forms and resources for ships' radio

Ship Radio Guidance Notes for Licensing (PDF, 426.0 KB)

Group MMSI request form (PDF, 56 kB)

Of347 Ships New Radio Application Form (PDF, 821.9 KB)

Of347a Ships Radio Amendment and Surrender Form (PDF, 506.8 KB)

Online Help and Support

We have a number of options to support you online, these include:

My Account - Allows you to manage your account online, apply for additional licences or surrender and vary existing licences. Please note that you should surrender unwanted licences otherwise Ofcom may visit you for illegal use of the radio spectrum.
Help and Support – Find useful answers and step by step guidance, or contact us by email or phone.

Using the Ofcom Online Licensing System for Amateur and Ship Radio Licences User Guide (PDF, 467.4 KB)

Why have we updated this portal?

Feedback and ongoing improvements

As with any upgrade we can’t rule out the possibility of some minor defects which may impact our call volume. We will do our best to respond to calls and emails as quickly as possible but this may take longer than normal. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience at this time.

The Amateur and Ships Licensing Portal is the first stage of an ongoing refresh programme and we would value feedback on your experience. Please email us at licensing.feedback@ofcom.org.uk. We appreciate all feedback but please be advised we will not be able to respond to individual emails.

If you are experiencing difficulties using the portal, please email the Spectrum Licensing team at spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk.