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Licensing rules and regulations

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WT Act Licensing Policy Manual - updated January 2007

Guide to the licence issuing process

Guide to the use of radio transmitters and the law

An explanation of the regulations which govern the civil use of radio equipment in the UK.

General Licence Conditions Booklet  PDF Document  (51 kB)

These general terms apply to all new licences issued under the following licence classes; Business Radio, Programme Making and Special Events, Fixed Wireless Access, Satellite and Science and Technology.

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