Ofcom proposes making the following changes to formalise current practices and procedures related to granting Wireless Telegraphy licences: i)the Wireless Telegraphy 2006 Order, amending the Wireless Telegraphy Order 2003; and ii)the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2006, setting out the procedures under which Ofcom determines applications for licences. Read more...

1. Consultation held by the BIPT Council on access to the 28,0 - 29,7 MHz frequency band for radio amateurs holding a basic licence.2.BIPT Council consultation on tests organised by radio amateur clubs regarding the knowledge of Morse code. Read more...

Comments invited on the key elements of the planned award proceedings for Broadband Wireless Access frequencies (BWA) in the range 3,400 to 3,600 MHz. Licences will be tradable and awarded on a technology neutral basis. Companies can bid for one or several 16 regional licences or opt for nationwide coverage. Read more...

Ofcom has established a need for clarity on the interpretation of 'data limits' for it's 6 multiplexes, each carrying a range of television and other services. This consultation solely considers the application of data limits with regard to DTT multiplexes. Read more...

Ofcom has set out its approach to spectrum management in the Spectrum Framework Review (SFR), this document discusses specific proposals for the extension of it's liberalisation policies to the Business Radio Sector; it feels that a phased approach is appropriate. Read more...

Concerning Ofcom's proposals to add or modify some licence charges under the Wireless Telegraphy Act, the purpose of this consultation is to i)further implement Ofcom’s general approach to spectrum pricing and ii)make proposals for updating the level of fees applied to different licence classes. Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on the potential effect of increasing the allowable power levels for licence exempt devices in certain geographical areas in order to facilitate new services. The options are:i) maximise benefitsii) minimise risksiii) a balance between risks and benefits They are seeking opinion on which of these options, if… Read more...

Looking for comments on proposals to make certain services licence exempt including:i. Citizens’ Band (CB) Radio ii.“Micro” FM Transmitters (already widely in use)iii. New technologies such as:(a)Inmarsat BGAN and High Density Fixed Satellite Service (HDFSS) satellite terminals; (b)Narrow band use of 24GHz for short range radar (including automotive applications); (c)… Read more...

(i) The designation of bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz for use by systems in the MSS. (ii) Transitional arrangements for the Fixed Service and tactical radio relay systems in the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz to facilitate the harmonised introduction and development of systems in the MSS. (iii)… Read more...

(i) Building Material Analysis (BMA) devices using UWB technology in bands below 8.0 GHz.(ii) The harmonised conditions for devices using UWB technology with Low Duty Cycle (LDC) in the frequency band 3.4 - 4.8 GHz.(iii) Technical requirements for UWB LDC devices to ensure the protection of FWA systems.Comments to yurdal@ero.dk Read more...