The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2021

Personal locator beaconsU.K.

7.  The use of wireless telegraphy apparatus in the frequency band 406 to 406.1 megahertz complying with the interface requirements which form part of the publication [F1“IR 2084 – UK Interface Requirement 2084 Cospas-Sarsat locator beacons for use on land”, published by OFCOM in June 2021], is exempt from the provisions of section 8(1) of the Act, if—

(a)it does not cause or contribute to any undue interference to any wireless telegraphy;

(b)use is not airborne; and

(c)it is not used on board a ship.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 7 in force at 12.5.2021, see reg. 1