Licence Conditions Flashcards
What can cause Ofcom to revoke your licence?
Stuff from foundation
Not updating your name and address
Not renewing your licence within the 5 years
Causing interference to other users - playing music, jamming repeaters etc
What can cause Ofcom to revoke your licence?
Intermediate stuff
If you’ve been convicted under the Wireless Telegraphy Act
Not paying a licence fee (for paper applications)
If its a club licence and you no longer represent the club
On behalf of secretary of state, e.g. war etc
At your request
What is a licence variation
A change to your licence
Access to a new band, restrictions on current band allocation or for itnerference management
What happens if you use someone else’s Radio Equipment?
Whats different about intermediate level and supervision?
If you use your own call sign it’s legally your responsibility.
Equipment must comply with your licence
If you use someone elses callsign they must directly supervise you
Can only supervise other UK licenced amateurs
What are the five category 1 responders?
Police
Ambulance
Fire and Rescue
Coast Guard
Local government
What are the four category 2
responders
British Red Cross
St John’s Ambulance
Royal Voluntary Service
Salvation Army
What is RAYNET
What are nets
What can’t you do except for CQ call or transmitting on a net?
Group of volunteers who respond to radio requests from these organisations
Groups of amateurs with pre-established contact on one frequency
Broadcast for general reception
What can an officer from Ofcom require you to do?
Install filters
Keep a log
Transmit at lower power limits
Close your station down
Any other alteration to reduce emissions
What is a beacon
What is it generally used for
Small transmitter transmitting your call sign continually with low power
Used for propagation study/awareness
What are the rules with remote controlling your station
Must be by means of RF
RF link must not exceed 500mW erp
Generally use frequencies above 30MHz
Must have quick fail-safe off switch
What does CEPT stand for, what is it
Can you use your intermediate level licence abroad?
European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications administrations
Several countries who have come together regarding amateur radio in different countries
Maybe, check with relevant authorities first
