Radio equipment

Spectrum-radio equipment

NFL London 2024: New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings

Published: 16 January 2024

Last updated: 25 June 2024

Statement: Analogue Radio Technical Code

Published: 26 January 2024

Last updated: 17 June 2024

Ofcom has consulted on updates to our Site Engineering Code for Analogue Radio Broadcast Transmission Systems.

Radio 2 In The Park

Published: 16 January 2024

Last updated: 2 May 2024

Applying for Special Event Station Notice of Variations Online

Published: 6 March 2024

Last updated: 6 March 2024

Apply for an aeronautical or Unmanned Aircraft System licence

Published: 6 March 2024

Everything you need to apply for an aircraft or drone licence.

Masts and planning

Published: 6 March 2024

Operators may establish, install and use radio equipment anywhere in the UK, in accordance with their Wireless Telegraphy Act licences, issued by Ofcom. Obtaining planning permission for the physical structures that host the radio equipment is handled by the relevant local planning authorities. Depending on location and size, not all base stations will necessarily require planning permission

Fixed terrestrial links

Published: 5 March 2024

Last updated: 5 March 2024

Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.

Apply for or vary a maritime radio licence

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Maritime radio enables ship stations to communicate with each other and with shore stations, primarily for the safety of human life and the protection of vessels

Aeronautical licence products

Published: 29 February 2024

Last updated: 29 February 2024

Aeronautical licensing

Published: 29 February 2024

We administer radio licences for UK aircraft and ground stations.

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