[UK-CONTEST] Ofcom Update: Consultation on a proposal to reform amateur radio licensing

[Jim Martin - MM0BQI]

Ofcom today announced proposals to reduce the regulatory burden for amateur
radio users by replacing the current paper-based system of licensing,
renewed annually, with a new, low-cost electronic licence for life.

Ofcom is not proposing to remove the need for amateur radio users to hold a
Wireless Telegraphy Act licence. Nor will it will remove any regulation
which safeguards the integrity of radio spectrum used by the amateur radio
community. Rather, it is seeking the right balance between maintaining
sufficient regulatory control to avoid undue interference whilst removing
unnecessary bureaucracy and cost.

News Release
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2005/05/nr_20050526

Consultation document
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/aradio/

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