Notice of Ofcom’s Proposal to Amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2003

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Spectrum Radio equipment Consultations and statements

Published: 5 October 2006

Consultation closes: 6 November 2006

Status: Closed (statement published)

This statement confirms that, following a formal consultation process, the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 have been made by Ofcom and will come into force on 8 December 2006.

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Statement: Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 • PDF • 130.92 KB

Supporting documents

Consultation: Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 • PDF • 168.08 KB

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Notice of Ofcom’s Proposal to Amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2003

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Supporting documents