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--- uk-licence-archive [2025/05/24 20:33] – [1946] m0tzo
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 ===== 1954 =====
-{{ ::1954.pdf | 1954 Licence}}
+  * {{ ::1954.pdf | 1954 Licence}}
+    * The 1954 UK Amateur (Sound) Licence authorized individuals to establish and operate amateur radio transmitting and receiving stations for non-commercial, experimental purposes.
+    * The licence specified technical restrictions, including permitted frequency bands, emission types, and power limits, and prohibited operation at sea, in moving vehicles, or aircraft.
+    * Operators were required to use assigned call signs, follow identification procedures, and keep detailed station logs.
+    * The licence allowed operation at a main address, temporary locations (for up to four weeks), or alternative premises with advance notice to authorities.
+    * Only the licensee or other qualified, licensed individuals under direct supervision could operate the station.
+    * The station, licence, and log were subject to inspection by Post Office officials, and the station could be ordered to close at any time.
+    * The licence was valid for one year and renewable annually, but could be revoked or varied by the Postmaster-General at any time
-{{ :1954_tv.pdf | 1954 Amateur TV Licence}}
+  * {{ :1954_tv.pdf | 1954 Amateur TV Licence}}
+    * The 1954 UK Amateur Television (ATV) Licence allowed licensed amateur radio operators to experiment with television transmission and reception on designated frequencies.
+    * It regulated technical parameters such as power limits and frequency bands to prevent interference with commercial and public broadcasts.
+    * The licence supported the growth of amateur television as a hobby and technical pursuit, reflecting post-war advances in broadcasting technology and the increasing popularity of television.
+    * It was issued under the framework of existing wireless telegraphy laws and required compliance with government conditions to ensure responsible use of the spectrum.
 ===== 1946 =====