Deregulation of CB radio and low power devices

Citizens' Band radio in the UK is set to be deregulated from 8 December this year, following changes to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2006.

CB operators will be able use their radio without the need to obtain a licence.

Ofcom has also announced that the use of certain low power FM transmitters, which wirelessly connect MP3 players to radios and in-car entertainment systems, will be legal for use in the UK from 8 December 2006.

The transmitters will however have to meet stringent specifications aimed at preventing interference to other wireless devices.

The new regulations will also make more spectrum available to meet consumer demand for other low power devices such as hearing aids, alarm systems, tracking and tracing systems and meter reading devices operating in the 169.4-169.8125MHz band

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