Ofcom publishes notice on licence exempt devices

Ofcom has published a new document that describes proposed changes to some licence exempt radio services, including underwater radio links.

The RSGB expressed concern in an earlier consultation that underwater radio in the range 1-30MHz might have unwanted surface emissions under certain conditions, with the potential to cause interference to amateur bands.

Ofcom says that the equipment user must ensure that the apparatus is operated in accordance with the conditions of the licence exemption.

Concerns were also expressed about implementing the European Commission's Short Range Device Decision, which may have some impact on the 433MHz licence-exempt band.

Full details of the Ofcom Notice can be found online at http://tinyurl.com/GB2RS-Ofcom-SRD.

Source: GB2RS