Before making your declaration and submission to ofcom, you may wish to remind yourself of the business radio licence terms and conditions pdf please address the following and try again. Ofcom is responsible for licensing all uk commercial television services. Dec 05, 2015 uk ham radio licences revoked ofcom has revoked the first batch of amateur radio licences, they are believed to be the first amateur radio licences to be revoked since ofcom was created in december 2003. A huge database of radio licences active in the uk for business, satellite ground. View licence number 1046988 business radio business radio technically assigned storenet radio systems limited tx. Ofcom can investigate the interference to your radio system under our commercial charging terms. Complete our report of interference or abuse to an amateur. Talk about anything to do with scanners, equipment, vhfuhf reception and the art of catching those illusive signals.
Mar 19, 2020 if you use a radio system for your business, you need a licence from ofcom. If your company is a plc you are required to enter your company registration number. Full details are available in the readme file available for download and. Ofcom has published a consultation on the release of around 6 mhz of very high frequency vhf spectrum in the 143 to 169 mhz band, which has been returned for civil use. Revalidation notification of ofcoms proposal to revoke. Guidance, procedures and licensing information relating to satellite filings and earth stations.
In addition, if you are an amateur, ships or business radio light licence customer you can still apply directly online using our online. Ofcom will make more of the radio spectrum available for use by radio frequency identification technology on a licenceexempt basis. The radio licence requires that the incumbent users of the uhf tv band need to be protected from any harmful interference. Such devices must also link to a database that checks which white spaces are. Find out how ofcom manages the airwaves, why and when you need a licence and how to get one. Uk amateur licensing radio society of great britain. Ship radio licence and vhf short range certificate. Ofcom business radio simple and light licences code of. Nov 06, 2012 under the terms of the ofcom amateur radio lifetime licence, you are required to validate at least once every five years.
It contained licence number, licence name and address, frequencies, bandwidths, power allowed, antenna gain, beam angles for links and location data used to generate the maps. Radiotronics can facilitate that and make the application on your behalf. Ofcom prepares to open up on emissions the register. The business radio simple uk licence replaces the original business radio uk general. The data appears a bit suspect, but then the processing of the database is screwed up too. There shall be no end date on the amateur radio licence. Simple uk light this licence authorises the use of handportable or mobile radio equipment anywhere within the uk. Amateur radio licence notification of ofcoms proposal to revoke the licence. All radio broadcast station licenses are scheduled to expire between 2019 and 2022. The simple and light licence categories were introduced in december 2008 merging the business radio onsite local communications, business radio on. The terms are that if we find the problem is within your own radio system or from something which we consider to be under your or the users control then we. Geographic numbers numbers beginning 01 and 02 uk wide numbers numbers beginning 03.
To issue lifetime amateur radio licences which will remain valid for as long as the licence details remain correct or until such time as the licence is either revoked by ofcom or surrendered by the licensee. Shared or coordinated shared mics uk wide, nonexclusive. All licensed radios require a licence issued by ofcom. Fairspectrum is one of the ofcom approved database providers. Details on allocations and availability of uk telephone numbers may be accessed below.
May 26, 2005 ofcom fine tunes high tech ham licence. Licensees have access to fifteen frequencies spread across four business radio frequency bands and must selfcoordinate with other simple uk light licensees. By purchasing this, you are authorising us to apply for the licence on. Ofcom removes licence restrictions on whitespace internet. This section contains information for licensees, including guidance notes and updates, as well as application forms and a list of current ofcom tv broadcast licensees. The licence is valid continuously, but needs to be updated whenever any equipment is added, removed or changed. I confirm to ofcom that i am the licence holder or, where the licence holder is a legal entity, i confirm to ofcom that i am. Fairspectrum geolocation database is implemented in amazon. Jan 11, 2007 ofcom simplifies business radio licensing.
Due to high volumes of work, there may be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. Rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software amateur radio. My own business radio licence vanished totally for 6 months, and now appears in my full name as an individual rather than my business. Complete our report of interference or abuse to an amateur radio system form ofcom. Ofcom will make more of the radio spectrum available for use by radio frequency identification technology on a licence exempt basis. Each am, fm, noncommercial educational fm, fm translator, and low power fm lpfm station must file an application for license renewal fcc schedule 303s four months prior to the expiration date of the stations license in accordance with the schedule set forth below.
Ofcom suppliers lite licence buy online now radiotronics. Ofcoms suppliers light is a specific licence which allows radio suppliers, such as rental companies, to allow clients to use radios back to back without repeater anywhere in the uk without the need for their own licence. Feb 02, 2018 although the current amateur radio licence is known as a licence for life, all radio amateurs are required to revalidate their licence at least every five years. Ofcom s suppliers light is a specific licence which allows radio suppliers, such as rental companies, to allow clients to use radios back to back without repeater anywhere in the uk without the need for their own licence.
The consultation explains ofcoms proposed approach to allocating the released spectrum, including a proposal that spectrum be made available on a firstcomefirstserved basis through ofcoms current business radio licence products. Only applicable for technically assigned area defined licences. Another oracle database is coming to the cloud with the general availability of oracle nosql. Not really much use to the average br member but ofcom had something called the wtr wireless telegraphy register. Before you begin the application process, you may like to read ofcoms business radio licence terms and conditions. I understand and agree that the information provided in this form will be used by ofcom for the purpose of issuing, amending, validating andor surrendering a business radio licence and, if applicable, published on the wireless telegraphy act register. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators. I confirm to ofcom that i am the licence holder or, where the licence holder is a legal entity, i confirm to ofcom that i am authorised by the licence holder to submit this.
Such licences will be personal to the licensee and will not be transferable. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care. Theres nothing worse than being excited to try new software on a new radio and having to wait several days to get things going. Before you begin the application process, you may like to read ofcom s business radio licence terms and conditions. You must confirm that you agree with the declaration in order to submit your application. Nautical software licences required for vhf boat radio. Ofcom will still hold a database of names and addresses, and anyone who wants a licence will still have to pass the radio amateur examination, and will. If you use a radio system for your business, you need a licence from ofcom. Ofcom radio communication licences the wtr uk business. Ofcom fine tunes high tech ham licence the register. The ship radio licence must list all equipment capable of radio transmissions from the vessel. Ofcom will provide access to fifteen frequencies from the business radio frequency bands.
If you use a radio system for your business, you will need a licence from ofcom. If your company is a plc you are required to enter. Aug 01, 2010 ofcom prepares to open up on emissions. Things you need to know to complete the application process. The ofcom simple site licence is ideal for hotels, bars, restaurants and anywhere else that uses their radios on their own site only. The hardworking development team led by w1hkj have announced the release of flrig v1.
These proposals include changes which would provide amateurs with access to some frequency bands previously available only through the variation of individual licences. There is a link to these notes at the bottom of every screen in the web application. If, like me, you use radio for business purposes, this register was quite useful for checking what licence systems are in certain locations ideal if you are planning something, but might have to share with other users. Ofcom would continue to hold a database of the names and addresses of amateur radio enthusiasts and users will still need to hold a valid radio amateur examination pass certificate to obtain a licence. Please note that if you are applying for a technically assigned licence online, you are only able to apply for one base station per licence. Can i apply for any type of business radio licence online. Download fcc datasets federal communications commission. Please do not use the main contact the webmaster form for queries about this system, as it may delay your response.
Rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software mofox ham radio. I got lists of licences, but asking for them on a map caused it to say too many results, so i narrowed the search until it was just 453 to 457 mhz, business radio only and just a 10km radius but it still refused. License renewal applications for radio broadcast stations. Please enter your customer details and the licence number for the licences you wish to surrender. What sort of business radio licence would you like to apply for. A few database savvy people were able to incorporate it but it was a bit unwieldy. Although the current amateur radio licence is known as a licence for life, all radio amateurs are required to revalidate their licence at least every five years. The format is intended more for ease of download and transfer into specialist databases, than for presentation. Ofcom went through a phase of revoking unvalidated licences back in 2015 according to ofcom, a staggering 47% of licences hadnt been validated at the end of 20.
The geolocation database can also be accessed using a web interface or mobile client software. See the guidance notes for details of what each licence allows a licensee to do. Welcome to the ofcom amateur radio and ships radio licensing portal. Rsba1 version 2 is the latest software of the previous rsba1. Rfid is already in use in some industries, but it suppliers. This includes vhf transceivers, radar, epirb and sart. Programmemaking and special events pmse look up tv broadcast licensees. We regulate the tv, radio and video on demand sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. Consolidated public database system broadcast radio and tv. If, like me, you use radio for business purposes, this register was quite useful for checking what licence systems are in certain locations ideal if you are planning something, but might have to.
List of amateur radio callsigns a freedom of information request. My boat is registered in jersey and i have a radio licence, and mmsi from ofcom. The purpose of this request is usually not to determine whether the callsign is valid that can often be checked elsewhere, but to verify that you are indeed the licensee in other words, to prove your identity. Ofcom uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our site. They made the database available as an excel file but it was massive. I notice that you have refused to name specific database software in other requests. I use a few specialist forums for communication issues, but wondered if any members here have any experience with ofcom s the wireless telegraphy act register wtr. Mar 07, 2020 rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software rsba1 version 2 is the latest software of the previous rsba1. Under the terms of the ofcom amateur radio lifetime licence, you are required to validate at least once every five years.
Ofcom radio agency licence a simple site licence for the business licensed radios this type of licence allows you to operate your portable and mobile radios on a single site. How to validate your amateur radio licence essex ham. If so, which database system does ofcom use to manage the. Does ofcom have a list of amateur radio callsigns and their status eg reserved. New user alternatively, if you are an existing licensee but do not yet have logon details please email us your company name, your name and callsign on first page of your annual licence. In the bulleted links below, the information is available as xls files in excel 97 format. Oct 19, 2015 amateur radio licence notification of ofcoms proposal to revoke the licence. Details on how to apply for your uk amateur radio foundation licence and. Im exploring the possibility of transferring to the turkish register which means ill have to get a deregistration cert from jersey.
Allowing you to remotely operate a selected transceiver from another room or remote location, the rsba1 version 2 along with the rc28 makes a great accessory to compliment your amateur transceiver. I use a few specialist forums for communication issues, but wondered if any members here have any experience with ofcoms the wireless telegraphy act register wtr. Nautical software licences required for vhf boat radio ofcom. If you are unsure what type of licence you require please refer to the guidance notes. Ofcom licensing rules and links for cablefree microwave radio free space optics millimeter wave, mmw, wifi 802. Ofcom has published a public consultation setting out proposals for updating the terms and conditions of the amateur radio licence essex ham summary here. Ofcom checklist for business radio online applicants. This requires every licence holder to contact ofcom to confirm or update the details on the licence database.
Please select technically assigned licence area defined licence. Mar 10, 2011 my own business radio licence vanished totally for 6 months, and now appears in my full name as an individual rather than my business. If your queryproblem is not covered in the faqs, you may contact the ofcom spectrum licensing team using one of the methods below. Responses to the proposals are invited by 26 may 26, 2014, make your response at. Ofcom simple site licence buy online now radiotronics. Jan 04, 2016 ofcom removes licence restrictions on whitespace internet.
Flrig is a transceiver control program designed to be used either stand alone or as an adjunct to fldigi this version of flrig is a maintenance release with a variety of bug fixes and several new features. Amateur radio, sometimes known as ham radio, is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio equipment, allowing communication with other radio amateurs for the purpose of selftraining, recreation and public service. Ofcom extends radio spectrum on licenceexempt basis for rfid. Ofcom wtr database general scanning discussion forum. How to validate your amateur radio licence it is a condition of your amateur radio licence that you validate your licence with ofcom at least once every 5 years. How to apply for your foundation licence essex ham. Uk ham radio licences revoked ofcom has revoked the first batch of amateur radio licences, they are believed to be the first amateur radio licences to be revoked since ofcom was created in december 2003 licences used to expire annually but since december 2006 ofcom has issued lifetime licences and these remain in effect until ofcom takes specific action to revoke. Ofcom amateur and ships radio licensing portal ofcom. Ofcom would also retain the power to revoke the licence where, for example, a radio amateur breached the terms of the licence. To get the map to work, you need to enter quite specific things in the frequency boxes. Ofcom has declared that some vhf frequencies can be used for internet of things iot and m2m applications and will create a new business radio licence that makes specific reference to such use. Ofcoms spectrum information system provides information on how radio spectrum issued in the uk, including the types of wireless telegraphy wt act licences available from ofcom and details of tradable licences. The new ofcom spectrum information portal blue room.
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