The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) Order 2003 (revoked)

Statutory Instruments

2003 No. 1902

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) Order 2003

Made

17th July 2003

Coming into force

25th July 2003

Whereas the Secretary of State has given notice as required by paragraph (a) of subsection (4) of section 403 of the Communications Act 2003 M1 and published notice as required by paragraph (b) of that subsection and has considered the representations made to her before the time specified in the notice:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 164(1) to (3) of the said Act and exerciseable by her by virtue of section 408(1), (2) and (3)(b) thereof and article 3(1) of the Communications Act 2003 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2003 M2 , hereby makes the following Order:

Marginal Citations

M1 2003 c. 21.

M2 S.I. 2003/1900 (c. 77).

Citation and commencement U.K.

1.  This Order may be cited as the Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) Order 2003 and shall come into force on 25th July 2003.

Interpretation U.K.

2.  F1 ... In this Order—

[F2 “OFCOM” means the Office of Communications;]

“the Radio Regulations” means the 2001 edition of the Radio Regulations made under Article 13 of the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union M3 ; and

“wireless telegraphy licence” means any licence granted under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 M4 other than a television licence as defined in section 1(7) of that Act.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in art. 2 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 1(a) (with art. 2(2))

F2 Words in art. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 1(b) (with art. 2(2))

Marginal Citations

M3 The Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union were adopted in Geneva in 1992 and ratified by the United Kingdom in 1994 (Cm 3145). They were modified by the Plenipotentiary Conference in Kyoto in 1994 as ratified by the United Kingdom in 1997 (Cm 3779).

M4 1949 c. 54.

Wireless telegraphy licences to be limited in number U.K.

3.   [F3 OFCOM] will grant only a limited number of wireless telegraphy licences at the frequencies and for the uses specified in Part 1 of each of Schedules 1 to 11 to this Order.

Textual Amendments

F3 Word in art. 3 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 2 (with art. 2(2))

Criteria for limiting the number of wireless telegraphy licences U.K.

4.  F4 ... [F5 OFCOM] shall in relation to the frequencies and uses set out in Part 1 of each of Schedules 1 to 11—

(a) apply the criteria relating to the persons to whom wireless telegraphy licences may be granted specified in Part 2 of the Schedule concerned;

(b) apply the criteria limiting the number of wireless telegraphy licences specified in Part 3 of the Schedule concerned; and

(c) take into account the ability of each applicant for a wireless telegraphy licence to meet the licence terms, provisions and limitations applying to that wireless telegraphy licence,

in determining the limit on the number of wireless telegraphy licences to be granted and the persons to whom wireless telegraphy licences will be granted.

Textual Amendments

F4 Word in art. 4 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(a) (with art. 2(2))

F5 Word in art. 4 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(b) (with art. 2(2))

Stephen Timms

Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services,Department of Trade and Industry

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 1 U.K. BROADCASTING

PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO BROADCASTING USE

Transmission of Terrestrial UHF Analogue TV Services and Digital TV Multiplexes U.K.

470.0–854.0 MHz

Transmission of National and Local Radio Broadcasting Services U.K.

148.5–283.5 kHz (LW)

526.5–1605.5 kHz (MW)

87.5–108.0 MHz (FM)

217.5–230.0 MHz (T-DAB)

[F6 Community Radio U.K.

148.5-283.5 kHz (LW)

526.5-1605.5 kHz (MW)

87.5-108.0 MHz (FM)

217.5-230.0 MHz (T-DAB)]

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 entry inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(a) (with art. 2(2))

Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class A—Freely Radiating) U.K.

Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class B—Radiating Cable)

Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class C [F7 -Freely] Radiating Very Low Power)

Textual Amendments

F7 Word in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(b) (with art. 2(2))

526.5–1605.5 kHz

87.5–108.0 MHz

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

1.  The frequencies are assigned only to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and persons who possess one of the following Broadcasting Act licences: U.K.

(a) Terrestrial Analogue TV Services under Part I of the Broadcasting Act 1990 M5 or under Part III of the Broadcasting Act 1996 M6 ;

(b) Digital TV Multiplexes under Part I of the Broadcasting Act 1996;

(c) Terrestrial National and Local Analogue Radio Broadcasting Services under Part III of the Broadcasting Act 1990;

(d) Digital Radio Multiplexes under Part II of the Broadcasting Act 1996;F8 ...

(e) Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class A, B and C) under Part III of the Broadcasting Act 1990[F9 ; and]

[F10 (f) Community Radio Licence under Section 262 of the Communications Act 2003]

Textual Amendments

F8 Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(d) omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5(a) (with art. 2(2))

F9 Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5(b) (with art. 2(2))

F10 Sch. 1 para. 1(f) inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5(c) (with art. 2(2))

Marginal Citations

M5 1990 c. 42.

M6 1996 c. 55.

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

2.  The availability of wireless telegraphy licences is limited at these frequencies by the technical frequency assignment criteria set out in the Technical Frequency Assignment Criteria for Television and Sound Broadcasting published by [F11 OFCOM]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F11 Word in Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6 (with art. 2(2))

3.  Applicants must undertake to use the assigned frequencies solely for the transmission and reception of signals as part of the broadcasting service as defined in Article 1.38 of the Radio Regulations. U.K.

Articles 3 and 4

F12 SCHEDULE 2 U.K. BROADBAND FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS

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Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 2 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7 (with art. 2(2))

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. PROGRAMME MAKING AND SPECIAL EVENTS

[F13 PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMME MAKING AND SPECIAL EVENTS USE

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 3 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with art. 2(2))

Programme Making and Special Events Fixed Site

47.5-86.9 MHz	1488-1525 MHz	10.3-12.5 GHz
139.5-224.5 MHz	2025-2690 MHz	24.25-24.5 GHz
425.3-862.0 MHz	3400-8500 MHz	48.0-48.4 GHz

Programme Making and Special Events Link

47.5-86.9 MHz	1488-1525 MHz	10.3-12.5 GHz
139.5-224.5 MHz	2025-2690 MHz	24.25-24.5 GHz
425.3-862.0 MHz	3400-8500 MHz	48.0-48.4 GHz

Programme Making and Special Events Low Power

47.5-86.9 MHz	1488-1525 MHz	10.3-12.5 GHz
139.5-224.5 MHz	2025-2690 MHz	24.25-24.5 GHz
425.3 862.0 MHz	3400-8500 MHz	48.0-48.4 GHz

UK Wireless Microphone (Annual)

UK Wireless Microphone (Biennial)

175.1-176.7 MHz	199.6-200.7 MHz	216.0-216.9 MHz
191.8-193.1 MHz	208.2-209.1 MHz	854.2-862.0 MHz]

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

1.  None. U.K.

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

2.  The [F14 availability] of wireless telegraphy licences at these frequencies is limited by the technical frequency assignment criteria set out in Technical Frequency Assignment Criteria [F15 and] Programme Making and Special Events published by [F16 OFCOM]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Word in Sch. 3 para. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 9(a) (with art. 2(2))

F15 Word in Sch. 3 para. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 9(b) (with art. 2(2))

F16 Word in Sch. 3 para. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 9(c) (with art. 2(2))

3.  All applications for licences are considered (and the technical frequency assignment criteria applied) in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form except for the UK Wireless Microphone (Annual) Licence and the UK Wireless Microphone (Biennial) Licence for which the technical frequency assignment criteria do not limit the number of licences. U.K.

F17 SCHEDULE 4 U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 4 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 10 (with art. 2(2))

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 5 U.K. [F18 Fixed Links]

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Sch. 5 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 11 (with art. 2(2))

PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO FIXED F19 ... LINKS USE

Textual Amendments

F19 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 1 heading omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 12(a) (with art. 2(2))

Point-to-Point Fixed Links U.K.

 

1350–1517 MHz	12.75–13.25 GHz	24.50–26.50 GHz
3600–4200 MHz	F20 . . .	31.80–33.40 GHz
5925–6425 MHz	14.50–15.35 GHz	37.00–39.50 GHz
6425–7125 MHz	17.70–19.70 GHz	51.40–52.60 GHz
7425–7900 MHz	22.00–23.60 GHz	55.78–57.00 GHz
		[F21 64.00-66.00 GHz]

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 1 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 12(b)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F21 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 1 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 12(b)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

[F22 Point-to-Point Security CCTV Services U.K.

31.00-31.80 GHz]

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 5 Pt. 1 entry substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 12(c) (with art. 2(2))

[F23 Self Co-ordinated Links U.K.

65.00 GHz]

Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 5 Pt. 1 entry inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 12(d) (with art. 2(2))

Scanning Telemetry U.K.

457.50–464.00 MHz

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

1.  An applicant cannot be a person whose entitlement to provide electronic communications networks or electronic communications services, or to make associated facilities available is suspended or restricted under the Communications Act 2003. U.K.

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

[F24 2.   Except in the case of Self Co-ordinated Links, the availability of wireless telegraphy licences is limited at these frequencies by the technical frequency assignment criteria set out in the OFCOM publications applying to the frequencies concerned.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F24 Sch. 5 para. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 13 (with art. 2(2))

3.  All applications for licences are considered (and the technical frequency assignment criteria applied) in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form. U.K.

4.  Applicants must undertake to use the assigned frequencies solely for the transmission and reception of signals as part of the “ fixed service” as defined in Article 1.20 of the Radio Regulations. U.K.

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 6 U.K. SATELLITE SERVICES

[F25 PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES OF OPERATION FOR SATELLITE SERVICES

Textual Amendments

F25 Sch. 6 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 14 (with art. 2(2))

Satellite (Permanent Earth Station)

3600-4200 MHz

5150-5250 MHz

5725-7075 MHz

10.70-11.70 GHz

12.50-13.25 GHz

13.75-14.50 GHz

17.30-20.20 GHz

27.05-30.00 GHz

Satellite (Earth Station - Non-Geostationary)

137-138 MHz	5150-5250 MHz	17.30-18.40 GHz
149-149.9 MHz	5725-7075 MHz	19.70-20.20 GHz
2025-2110 MHz	10.70-11.70 GHz	27.50-30.00 GHz
2200-2290 MHz	12.50-13.25 GHz
3600-4200 MHz	13.75-14.50 GHz

Satellite (Earth Station - Non-Fixed Satellite Service)

All frequency bands available for Satellite Services as defined within the United Kingdom Frequency Allocation Table (excluding those specified for the Fixed Satellite Service).

Satellite (Transportable Earth Station)

Satellite (Transportable Very Small Aperture Terminal)

14.00-14.50 GHz

Satellite (Earth Station Network)

12.50-12.75 GHz

14.00-14.50 GHz

19.70-20.20 GHz

29.50-30.00 GHz

Satellite (Aircraft Earth Station)

Satellite (Earth Station on Board Vessel)

Satellite (Earth Station on Train)

14.00-14.25 GHz (Earth to Space)]

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

1.  An applicant cannot be a person whose entitlement to provide electronic communications networks or electronic communications services, or to make associated facilities available is suspended or restricted under the Communications Act 2003. U.K.

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

[F26 2.   The availability of Satellite (Permanent Earth Station) Licences, Satellite (Earth Station - Non-Geostationary) Licences, Satellite (Earth Station – Non-fixed Satellite Service) Licences, Satellite (Transportable Earth Station) Licences, Satellite (Aircraft Earth Station), Satellite (Earth Station on Board Vessel), Satellite (Earth Station on Train) and Satellite (Earth Station Network) Licences is limited at any particular location at these frequencies by the relevant technical frequency assignment criteria set out in OFCOM publications.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F26 Sch. 6 para. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 15 (with art. 2(2))

3.  All applications for licences are considered (and any technical frequency assignment criteria applied) in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form. U.K.

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 7 U.K. MARITIME

PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO MARITIME USE

Coastal Station Radio [F27 (UK)] U.K.

156.00–163.00 MHz

Textual Amendments

F27 Word in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 added (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(a) (with art. 2(2))

Coastal Station Radio (Marina) U.K.

[F28 157.025 MHz (Ship)

157.850 MHz (Ship and Coastal Station Radio)

161.425 MHz (Ship and Coastal Station Radio)

161.625 MHz (Coastal Station Radio)]

Textual Amendments

F28 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(b) (with art. 2(2))

157.025 MHz (Ship), 161.625 MHz (CSR)

Coastal Station Radio (International) U.K.

156.00–162.05 MHz

Coastal Station Radio [F29 (International)] (Training School) U.K.

This licence is used for non-operational training purposes and the equipment radiates minimum power confined to the building or site. The licence is therefore only for use at frequencies that are allocated to the Coastal Station Radio to agreed specifications.

Textual Amendments

F29 Word in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 added (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(c) (with art. 2(2))

Differential Global Positioning System U.K.

 

[F30 283.5-315.0 kHz

1606.5-4000 kHz]

Textual Amendments

F30 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(d) (with art. 2(2))

Ship Portable Radio U.K.

 

121.5 MHz	156.00–162.05 MHz	406.0–406.1 MHz
121.5 and 123.1 MHz	243.0 MHz	1645.5–1646.5 MHz

Maritime (Navigational Aids and Radar) U.K.

 

[F31 283.5-315.0 kHz

2900-3100 MHz

9300-9500 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 7 Pt. 1 entries substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(e) (with art. 2(2))

[F31 Automatic Identification System U.K.

 

156.525 MHz

161.975 MHz

162.025 MHz

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 7 Pt. 1 entries substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(e) (with art. 2(2))

Maritime Radio (Suppliers and Demonstration) U.K.

 

283.5–315.0 kHz	243.0 MHz	467.575 MHz
[F32 415.0-526.5 kHz]	406.0–406.1 MHz	467.5375 MHz
1606.5–27500 kHz	457.525 MHz	467.5625 MHz
121.5 MHz	457.5375 MHz	1626.5–1660.5 MHz (with
121.65 MHz	457.55 MHz	associated downlink
121.5 and 123.1 MHz	457.5625 MHz	frequencies:
156.00–163.0 MHz	457.575 MHz	1525–1559 MHz) M7
162.4375–162.4625 MHz	467.525 MHz	2900–3100 MHz
163.0125–163.03125 MHz	467.550 MHz	9200–9500 MHz

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 7 Pt. 1 entries substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(e) (with art. 2(2))

F32 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(f) (with art. 2(2))

Marginal Citations

M7 Article 5.353A of the Radio Regulations applies.

Ship Radio U.K.

 

415–526.5 kHz	[F33 457.525 MHz]	467.575 MHz
1605–27500 kHz	457.5375 MHz	467.5375 MHz
121.5 MHz	457.55 MHz	[F34 467.5625 MHz]
121.5 and 123.1 MHz	[F35 457.5625 MHz]	2900–3100 MHz
156.00–162.05 MHz	457.575 MHz	9300–9500 MHz
243.0 MHz	467.525 MHz	1626.5–1660.5 MHz (with
406.0–406.1 MHz	467.550 MHz	associated downlink frequencies: 1525–1559 MHz) ]M8

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 7 Pt. 1 entries substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(e) (with art. 2(2))

F33 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(g)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F34 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(g)(iii) (with art. 2(2))

F35 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(g)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

Marginal Citations

M8 Article 5.353A of the Radio Regulations applies.

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

1.  An applicant who intends to operate on international channels must possess a Maritime Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (including a valid Authority to Operate) issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency M9 on behalf of the Secretary of State. U.K.

Marginal Citations

M9 The Maritime and Coastguard Agency can be contacted at MCA, Tutt Head, Mumbles, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA3 4HW.

2.  An applicant for a Coastal Station Radio [F36 (UK)] Licence must intend to use the assigned frequency solely to communicate with vessels on commercial matters using a private maritime channel and port operation and control. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F36 Word in Sch. 7 para. 2 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17(a) (with art. 2(2))

3.  An applicant for a Coastal Station Radio (Marina) Licence must be a yacht club, marina or similar organisation and must undertake to transmit solely for the purpose of communications concerning the movement and berthing of pleasure craft and to control races. U.K.

4.  An applicant for a Coastal Station Radio (International) Licence must be intending to operate ports or harbours for port operations and ship movements. U.K.

5.  An applicant for a Ship Radio Licence must be the owner or operator of a British-registered vessel as required by Part 1 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 M10 . U.K.

Marginal Citations

M10 1995 c. 21.

6.  An applicant for a Maritime Radio (Navigational Aids and Radar) Licence [F37 or an Automatic Identification System Licence] must have an official position in the operation of ports or harbours, and be responsible for ship movement or coastal surveillance. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F37 Words in Sch. 7 para. 6 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17(b) (with art. 2(2))

7.  An applicant for a Maritime Radio (Suppliers and Demonstration) Licence must be engaged in the manufacture, development, repair or supply of maritime radio equipment. U.K.

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

[F38 8.   Applicants must undertake to use the assigned frequencies solely for the transmission and reception of signals as part of the maritime mobile, (including satellite) and radio navigation services as defined in Article 1 of the Radio Regulations.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F38 Sch. 7 para. 8 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18(a) (with art. 2(2))

9.  The availability of the Coastal Station Radio [F39 (UK)] Licence, Coastal Station Radio (Marina) Licence, Coastal Station Radio (International) Licence and Differential Global Positioning System Licence is limited in any particular location at these frequencies by the technical frequency assignment criteria set out in [F40 Coastal Station Radio Ofcom information booklet published by OFCOM]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F39 Word in Sch. 7 para. 9 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F40 Words in Sch. 7 para. 9 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

[F41 9A.   The availability of Automatic Identification System Licences is limited in any particular location at these frequencies by the availability of time slots.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F41 Sch. 7 para. 9A inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18(c) (with art. 2(2))

10.  All applications for licences are considered (and any technical frequency assignment criteria applied) in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form. U.K.

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 8 U.K. AERONAUTICAL

PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO AERONAUTICAL USE

Aircraft U.K.

F42 ...

Textual Amendments

F42 Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(a) (with art. 2(2))

 

2850–3025 kHz	17900–17970 kHz	5350–5470 MHz
3400–3500 kHz	21924–22000 kHz	9300–9500 MHz
4650–4700 kHz	117.975–137.000 MHz	13250–13400 MHz
5480–5680 kHz	F43 ... 243 and 406–406.1 MHz	15500–15700 MHz
6525–6685 kHz	960–1215 MHz
8815–8965 kHz	1626.5–1660.5 MHz
[F44 10005-10100 kHz]	F45 . . .
11275–11400 kHz	1525–1559 MHzF46 ...M11
13260–13360 kHz	4200–4400 MHz

Textual Amendments

F43 Word in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(b)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

F44 Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(b)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F45 Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(b)(iii) (with art. 2(2))

F46 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 bracket omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(b)(iv) (with art. 2(2))

Marginal Citations

M11 Article 5.357A of the Radio Regulations applies.

[F47 Aircraft (Transportable) U.K.

117.975-137.000 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F47 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entry inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(c) (with art. 2(2))

[F48 Aeronautical Ground Station (Air Traffic/Ground Movement Control) U.K.

Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communications Services)

Aeronautical Ground Station (Airfield Flight Information Service)

117.975-137.000 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F48 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entry substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(d) (with art. 2(2))

Aeronautical Ground Station (General Aviation) U.K.

129.900 MHz, 130.100 MHz, 130.125 MHz, 130.400 MHz (Glider Ground Station (Standard))

129.975 (Glider Ground Station (Common Field Frequency))

122.475 MHz (Balloon Ground Station)

130.525 MHz, 129.900 MHz (Parachute Ground Station)

129.825 MHz (Microlight Ground Station)

118.675 MHz (Hang Gliders/Paragliders)

F49 ...

Textual Amendments

F49 Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(e) (with art. 2(2))

[F50 Aeronautical Ground Station (Fire) U.K.

 

121.600 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F50 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entries inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(f) (with art. 2(2))

[F50 Aeronautical Ground Station (High Frequency) U.K.

 

2850-3025 kHz	6524-6685 kHz	13260-13360 kHz
3400-3500 kHz	8815-8965 kHz	17900-17970 kHz
4650-4700 kHz	10005-10100 kHz	21924-22000 kHz
5480-5680 kHz	11275-11400 kHz]

Textual Amendments

F50 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entries inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(f) (with art. 2(2))

[F50 Aeronautical Ground Station (Offshore Platform) U.K.

 

117.975-137.000 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F50 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entries inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(f) (with art. 2(2))

[F51 Aeronautical Navigation Aid Stations U.K.

 

255.0-495 kHz	108.000-117.975 MHz
505-526.5 kHz	328.6-335.4 MHz
74.8-75.2 MHz	960-1215 MHz
	5000-5250 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F51 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entry substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(g) (with art. 2(2))

[F52 Aeronautical Radar U.K.

 

1030 MHz	2700-3100 MHz
1090 MHz	9000-9200 MHz
1215-1350 MHz	9300-9500 MHz
	15400-15700 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F52 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entry inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(h) (with art. 2(2))

[F53 Aeronautical Ground Station (Operations Control) U.K.

 

117.975-137.000 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F53 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 entry substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(i) (with art. 2(2))

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

Aircraft Licence (including Aircraft (Transportable)) U.K.

1.  An applicant must undertake to use the radio equipment in an aircraft or similar airborne apparatus.

2.  An applicant must possess a Flight Radiotelephony Operators Certificate of Competence issued by the Secretary of State under Article 21 of the Air Navigation Order 2000 M12 . This is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) M13 on behalf of the Secretary of State. U.K.

Marginal Citations

M12 S.I. 2000/1562.

M13 The Civil Aviation Authority can be contacted at Radio Licensing Section, Directorate of Airspace Policy, CAA House, K6G6, 45-59 Kingsway, London WC2B 6TE.

3.  An applicant who is a glider pilot and who undertakes to operate only on the nominated glider frequencies is exempt from the requirement in paragraph 2 of Part 2 of this Schedule. U.K.

[F54 Aeronautical Ground Station (Air Traffic/Ground Movement Control)] U.K.

4.  An applicant must be in an official position in an air traffic control capacity.

Textual Amendments

F54 Words in Sch. 8 para. 4 heading substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(a) (with art. 2(2))

5.  An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Ground Station Air Traffic/Ground Movement Control Licence is an aeronautical [F55 communications] installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2000 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Safety Standards Department M14 . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F55 Word in Sch. 8 para. 5 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(b) (with art. 2(2))

Marginal Citations

M14 All new aeronautical navigation installations must have been assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2000 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Safety Standards Department before a radio licence can be issued.

[F56 Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communication Services)] U.K.

F57 6.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F56 Words in Sch. 8 para. 6 heading substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(c) (with art. 2(2))

F57 Sch. 8 para. 6 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(d) (with art. 2(2))

7.  An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an [F58 Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communication Services) Licence] is an aeronautical [F59 communications] installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2000 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Safety Standards Department. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F58 Words in Sch. 8 para. 7 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(e)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F59 Word in Sch. 8 para. 7 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(e)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

[F60 Aeronautical Ground Station (Airfield Flight Information Service)] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F60 Sch. 8 para. 8 heading substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(f) (with art. 2(2))

8.  An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an [F61 Aeronautical Ground Station (Airfield Flight Information Service) Licence] is an aeronautical [F62 communications] installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2000 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Safety Standards Department. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F61 Words in Sch. 8 para. 8 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(g)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F62 Word in Sch. 8 para. 8 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(g)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

[F63 Aeronautical Ground Station (General Aviation) U.K.

8A.   An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Ground Station (General Aviation) Licence is an aeronautical communications installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2005 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Standards Department.]

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

[F63 Aeronautical Ground Station (High Frequency) U.K.

8B.   An applicant must undertake to use the assigned frequencies solely for the purposes of communication with aircraft.

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

8C.   An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Ground Station (High Frequency) Licence is an aeronautical communications installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2005 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Standards Department.]

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

[F63 Aeronautical Ground Station (Offshore Platform) U.K.

8D.   An applicant must be an offshore platform operator and must undertake to use the assigned frequencies solely for the purposes of communication with aircraft as well as emergency mobile ground stations and airport vehicles within the confines of aerodromes authorised by the CAA.

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

8E.   An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Ground Station (Offshore Platform) Licence is an aeronautical communications installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2005 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Standards Department.

• Aeronautical Navigational Aid Stations

• Aeronautical Radar

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

8F.   An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Navigational Aid Stations Licence or an Aeronautical Radar Licence is an aeronautical navigation installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2005 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Standards Department.]

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

[F63 Aeronautical Ground Station (Operations Control) U.K.

8G.   An applicant must undertake to use the assigned frequencies solely for the purposes of operation control, where “operation control” means the exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, or diversion of a flight in the interest of safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight.

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

8H.   An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Ground Station (Operations Control) Licence is an aeronautical communications installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2005 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Standards Department.]

Textual Amendments

F63 Sch. 8 paras. 8A-8H inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(h) (with art. 2(2))

Aeronautical Navigational Aids and Radar U.K.

9.  An applicant must prove that the equipment he intends to use under an Aeronautical Navigational Aids and Radar Licence is an aeronautical navigation installation assessed as fit for purpose under the Air Navigation Order 2000 by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Safety Standards Department. U.K.

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

[F64 10.   The availability of the Aeronautical Ground Station (Air Traffic/Ground Movement Control) Licence, Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communication Service) Licence, Aeronautical Ground Station (General Aviation) Licence, Aeronautical Ground Station (High Frequency) Licence, and Aeronautical Ground Station (Offshore Platform) Licence is limited in any particular location at these frequencies by the technical frequency assignment criteria set out in Aeronautical Wireless Telegraphy Act Radio Licences (Including Technical Frequency Assignment Criteria) published by OFCOM.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F64 Sch. 8 para. 10 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 21(a) (with art. 2(2))

11.  All applications for licences are considered (and any technical frequency assignment criteria applied) in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form. U.K.

12.  Applicants must undertake to use the assigned frequencies [F65 solely] for the transmission and reception of signals as part of the “[F66 aeronautical mobile service, aeronautical mobile-satellite service and the aeronautical radio navigation service]” as defined in Article 1 of the Radio Regulations. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F65 Word in Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 21(b)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F66 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 21(b)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 9 U.K. AMATEUR RADIO

[F67 PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO AMATEUR RADIO USE

Textual Amendments

F67 Sch. 9 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 22 (with art. 2(2))

Amateur Radio Foundation

0.1357-0.1378 MHz	14.00-14.350 MHz	50.00-52.00 MHz
1.810-2.000 MHz	18.068-18.168 MHz	70.00-70.50 MHz
3.500-3.800 MHz	21.000-21.450 MHz	144.0-146.0 MHz
7.000-7.200 MHz	24.890-24.990 MHz	430.0-440.0 MHz

Amateur Radio Intermediate

0.1357-0.1378 MHz	28.000-29.700 MHz	5755-5765 MHz
1.810-2.000 MHz	50.000-52.000 MHz	5820-5850 MHz
3.500-3.800 MHz	70.00-70.50 MHz	1000-10125 MHz
7.000-7.200 MHz	144.0-146.00 MHz	10225-10500 MHz
10.100-10.150 MHz	430.0-440.0 MHz	24000-24250 MHz
14.000-14.350 MHz	1240-1325 MHz	47000-47200 MHz
18.068-18.168 MHz	2310-2450 MHz	75500-81000 MHz
21.000-21.450 MHz	3400-3475 MHz	142000-144000 MHz
24.890-24.990 MHz	5650-5680 MHz	248000-250000 MHz

Amateur Radio Full

0.1357-0.1378 MHz	28.000-29.700 MHz	5755-5765 MHz
1.810 MHz-2.000 MHz	50.00-52.00 MHz	5820-5850 MHz
3.500-3.800 MHz	70.00-70.50 MHz	10000-10125 MHz
7.000-7.200 MHZ	144.0-146.0 MHz	10225-10500 MHz
10.100-10.150 MHz	430.0-440.0 MHz	24000-24250 MHz
14.000-14.350 MHz	1240-1325 MHz	47000-47200 MHz
18.068-18.168 MHz	2310-2450 MHz	75500-81000 MHz
21.000-21.450 MHz	3400-3475 MHz	122250-123000 MHz
24.890-24.990 MHz	5650-5680 MHz	134000-141000 MHz
		142000-144000 MHz
		241000-25000 MHz]

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

1.  An applicant must possess a valid pass certificate for the Foundation Amateur Radio Examination or equivalent examination. U.K.

Amateur Radio Intermediate F68 ... U.K.

2.  An applicant must possess:

(a) a valid pass certificate for the F69 ... Foundation Amateur Radio Examination or equivalent examination; [F70 and]

(b) a valid pass certificate for the F69 ... Intermediate Radio Amateur Examination or equivalent [F71 examination.]

F72 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F68 Word in Sch. 9 para. 2 heading omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(b) (with art. 2(2))

F69 Words in Sch. 9 Pt. 2 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(a) (with art. 2(2))

F70 Word in Sch. 9 para. 2(a) inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(c)(i) (with art. 2(2))

F71 Word in Sch. 9 para. 2(b) substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(c)(ii) (with art. 2(2))

F72 Sch. 9 para. 2(c) omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(c)(iii) (with art. 2(2))

[F73 Amateur Radio Full U.K.

3.   An applicant must possess—

(a) a valid pass certificate for the Intermediate and Full Radio Amateur Examination or equivalent examination; or

(b) a valid pass certificate for the City and Guilds Institute 7307-Radio Amateur Examination or equivalent examination.]

Textual Amendments

F73 Sch. 9 para. 3 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(d) (with art. 2(2))

F74 4.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74 Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(e) (with art. 2(2))

F74 5.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F74 Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 23(e) (with art. 2(2))

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

6.  None. U.K.

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 10 U.K. [F75 Science and Technology]

Textual Amendments

F75 Words in Sch. 10 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 24 (with art. 2(2))

PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO [F76 Science and Technology] USE

Textual Amendments

F76 Words in Sch. 10 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25(a) (with art. 2(2))

1.  Frequencies assigned to a Non-Operational Development Licence and Non-Operational Temporary [F77 Use] Licence will be suitable for the particular type of product being developed. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F77 Word in Sch. 10 para. 1 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25(b) (with art. 2(2))

[F78 Ground Probing Radar

150-4000 MHz]

Textual Amendments

F78 Sch. 10 Pt. 1 entry added (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25(c) (with art. 2(2))

PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

Non-Operational Development U.K.

2.  Applicants must be seeking authority to use spectrum on a non-commercial, non-permanent basis to build innovative spectrum apparatus or equipment or undertake academic or scientific research. U.K.

Non-Operational Temporary [F79 Use] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F79 Word in Sch. 10 para. 3 heading inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 26(a) (with art. 2(2))

3.  Applicants must be seeking authority to use spectrum on a non-commercial, non-permanent basis to trial a new system or radio concept or demonstrate a new system or radio concept. U.K.

[F80 Ground Probing Radar U.K.

4.   An applicant cannot be a person whose entitlement to provide electronic communications networks or electronic communications services, or to make associated facilities available is suspended or restricted under the Communications Act 2003.]

Textual Amendments

F80 Sch. 10 para. 4 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 26(b) (with art. 2(2))

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

4.  The availability of [F81 Non-Operational Development Licences and Non-Operational Temporary Use Licences] is limited in any particular location on a case by case basis depending upon the nature of the product being developed and the technical frequency assignment criteria which are appropriate for the frequencies which the product will use. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F81 Words in Sch. 10 para. 4 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(a) (with art. 2(2))

[F82 5.   Applications for Ground Probing Radar Licences are considered in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F82 Sch. 10 para. 5 inserted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(b) (with art. 2(2))

Articles 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 11 U.K. F83 ... BUSINESS RADIO

Textual Amendments

F83 Word in Sch. 11 omitted (16.11.2006) by virtue of The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28 (with art. 2(2))

[F84 PART 1 U.K. FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED TO BUSINESS RADIO USE

Textual Amendments

F84 Sch. 11 Pt. 1 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 29 (with art. 2(2))

Business Radio (National and Regional)
Business Radio (On-Site Speech and Data Systems)
Business Radio (Suppliers)
Business Radio (UK General)
Business Radio (Wide Area Speech and Data Systems)
55.75-87.50 MHz
137.95-215.30 MHz
425.0-462.50 MHz

Business Radio (On-Site Local Communications Systems)

137.95-215.30 MHz

425.0-462.50 MHz

Business Radio (IR2008 Data)

55.75-87.50 MHz

137.95-215.30 MHz

425.0-462.50 MHz

Business Radio (Wide Area Distress Alarm Systems)

137.95-215.30

Business Radio (Self-Select)

26.225-26.9325 MHz

48.968750-49.493750MHz

425.0-462.5 MHz

Business Radio (On-Site One-Way Paging and Speech Systems)

425.0-462.5 MHz

Business Radio (Wide Area One-Way Paging and Speech Systems)

137.96250-153.48750

425.0-462.5 MHz

Business Radio (On-Site Hospital Paging and Emergency Speech Systems)

31.71250-31.78750 MHz

48.968750-49.493750 MHz

159.63125-164.20625 MHz

Public Safety and Emergency Services Radio

171.59375-171.60625 MHz	450-470 MHz	4800-4900 MHz
173.9875-174.4125 MHz	862-863 MHz	8340-8460 MHz
380-395 MHz	1668-1798 MHz	10.25-10.46 GHz
410-412 MHz	2302-2380 MHz	24.05-24.15 GHz
420-422 MHz	3442-3475 MHz	50.2-51.4 GHz

Business Radio (Common Base Station)

55.75-87.5 MHz	165-173 MHz	425-449 MHz
157-165 MHz	177-192 MHz

Business Radio (Remote Meter Reading Operator (National Shared)

Business Radio (Remote Meter Reading Operator (Regional Shared)

183.5-184.5 MHz]

[F85 PART 2 U.K. CRITERIA RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES MAY BE GRANTED

Textual Amendments

F85 Sch. 11 Pt. 2 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 30 (with art. 2(2))

1A.   An applicant for a Business Radio (Common Base Station) Licence or a Business Radio (Remote Meter Reading Operator) Licence cannot be a person whose entitlement to provide electronic communications networks or electronic communications services, or to make associated facilities available is suspended or restricted under the Communications Act 2003. U.K.

Business Radio (On-Site Hospital Paging and Emergency Speech Systems) U.K.

2.   An applicant must be engaged in the management of a hospital or medical practice.

Business Radio (Suppliers) U.K.

3.   An applicant must be engaged in the hire, supply or demonstration of private business radio equipment.

Public Safety and Emergency Services Radio U.K.

4.   An applicant must be engaged in activities related to public safety.]

PART 3 U.K. CRITERIA LIMITING NUMBER OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY LICENCES

6.  Applicants for licences must undertake to operate under any licence granted solely for the purposes of private business radio. U.K.

[F86 7.   The availability of licences (save in respect of the Business Radio (Suppliers) Licence, the Business Radio (UK General) Licence and the Business Radio (Self-Select Licence)) is limited in any particular location at these frequencies by the technical assignment criteria set out in Business Radio Technical Frequency Assignment Criteria published by OFCOM.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F86 Sch. 11 para. 7 substituted (16.11.2006) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2786), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 31 (with art. 2(2))

8.  All applications for licences are considered (and any technical frequency assignment criteria applied) in the order of receipt of each correctly completed application form.A:.19021013.TXT 204 EXPLANATORY NOTE 204 204 (This note is not part of the Order) 204 204 204 This Order is made under section 164 of the Communications Act 2003 (“ the Act”). Section 164 of the Act implements Article 7(1)(c) of the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive) (2002/20/EC). Under section 164(1) OFCOM may, if they consider it appropriate for the purpose of securing the efficient use of the electro-magnetic spectrum to impose limitations on the use of particular frequencies, make an order imposing the limitations. U.K.

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made by the Secretary of State, rather than by OFCOM, in accordance with section 408 of the Act and article 3(1) of the Communications Act 2003 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2003 made under section 411 of the Act bringing section 164 into force.

As required by section 164(2) of the Act this Order specifies the uses and the frequencies for which the Secretary of State will grant only a limited number of wireless telegraphy licences. The uses and frequencies are set out in Part 1 of each of Schedules 1 to 11. The frequencies are listed under class of licence. The uses are:

(a)

broadcasting;

(b)

broadband fixed wireless access;

(c)

programme making and special events;

(d)

public electronic communications networks;

(e)

fixed terrestrial radio links;

(f)

satellite services;

(g)

maritime;

(h)

aeronautical;

(i)

amateur radio;

(j)

technology development; and

(k)

private business radio.

As required by section 164(3), this Order also sets out the criteria which the Secretary of State will apply in determining the limit on the number of wireless telegraphy licenses and the persons to whom licences will be granted. The criteria are set out in Part 2 and Part 3 of each of Schedules 1 to 11.

This Order will be reviewed regularly and amended to reflect changes to the frequencies, uses and criteria specified.

Copies of the Radio Regulations may be obtained from the ITU Sales Service, Place des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.

Copies of the technical frequency assignment critera which are referred to at:

(a)

paragraph 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 1;

(b)

paragraph 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 3;

(c)

paragraph 4 of Part 3 of Schedule 4;

(d)

paragraph 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 5;

(e)

paragraph 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 6;

(f)

paragraph 9 of Part 3 of Schedule 7;

(g)

paragraph 10 of Part 3 of Schedule 8; and

(h)

paragraph 7 of Part 3 of Schedule 11

may be obtained from the Radiocommunications Agency Library at Wyndham House, 189 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SX (Tel: [phone]) or on the Agency’s website at www.radio.gov.uk.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment is available in respect of measures under the Communications Bill including the limitations on the use of frequencies. This can be obtained from the Communications Bill website at http://communicationsbill.gov.uk. Copies can also be obtained from the Communications Bill Team, Department of Trade and Industry, GO6, 4 Abbey Orchard Street, London SW1P 2HT (Tel: [phone]).