Amateur radio

Spectrum Radio equipment Licence information
Published: 14 September 2016
Last updated: 16 March 2023

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 self-training, recreation and public service.

Apply for or amend your amateur radio licence

Information for amateur radio licensees

Guidance for amateur radio users, sometimes known as ham radio, which is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio equipment.

Amateur radio guidance: Misuse and licence revocation

This section explains what licence holders can do to help deal with the problem of licensees choose to operate irresponsibly

Licensing updates

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 self-training, recreation and public service. Licencing updates

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