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--- uk-licence-archive [2025/08/16 16:24] – [1995] m5aka
+++ uk-licence-archive [2025/09/03 10:23] (current) – [1914] m5aka
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   * {{ :lifetime_amateur_radio_licensing_-_format_of_new_licences_2006-07-04.pdf}}
-    * The lifetime licence was published on 4 July 2006 although changes would be made before it was finally issued. The principle changes announced in July over the previous BR68/F, BR68/I and BR68 licences were:
+    * The lifetime licence was published on 4 July 2006 although significant changes would be made before it was finally issued. The principle changes announced in July over the previous BR68/F, BR68/I and BR68 licences were:
       * Combining the three separate licence terms and conditions into one document
       * Gender neutral language, previous licences had assumed the holder was male
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       * Foundation were:
         * Permitted to use 28 MHz band
-        * No longer had to use CE approved equipment. Instead kit or ready-built transmitters just had to be operated in a way that satisfied IR-2028. Transmitting equipment capable of operating in non-amateur bands was permitted as long as no transmissions were made out of authorised amateur bands
+        * No longer had to use CE approved transmitting equipment. Instead kit or ready-built transmitters just had to be operated in a way that satisfied IR-2028. The situation for Foundation kit built transmitters remained essentially the same, there had never been any compliancy requirements for kits neither had there been any definition on what comprised a kit, which allowed considerable flexibility. Transmitting equipment capable of operating in non-amateur bands was permitted as long as no transmissions were made out of authorised amateur bands
       * Full were permitted to supervise an unlicenced person on-air.  Previously only Club stations using the special Club RSL had been permitted to do this
       * The licence was free and lifetime, annual renewals were no longer required
-    * The lifetime licence didn't go as far as some amateurs wanted and still contained a number of unnecessary restrictions. This summary of the issues with the new licence was posted on the daily Southgate Amateur Radio News Service site on 5 July 2006:
+    * This version of the lifetime licence didn't go as far as some amateurs wanted and still contained a number of unnecessary restrictions. This summary of the issues with the new licence was posted on the daily Southgate Amateur Radio News Service site on 5 July 2006:
       * {{ :first_impressions_of_ofcom_amateur_licence_statement_2006-07-04.doc | OFCOM Amateur Radio Licence Statement – First Impressions}}
     * Although planned to start from 1 October 2006 this version of the licence was never issued to anyone. Significant last-minute changes were made that addressed some of the issues raised in the Southgate post
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     * It was issued under the framework of existing wireless telegraphy laws and required compliance with government conditions to ensure responsible use of the spectrum.
+===== 1950 =====
+  * {{ :1950-12-16_amateur_radio_licence.pdf | Licence dated 16 December 1950}}
+    * Among the changes from the 1946 licence:
+      * Deletion of 58.5 MHz band
+      * Addition of 3.5-3.8 144-146, 420-460, 1215-1300, 5650-5850, 10000-10500 MHz bands
 ===== 1946 =====
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     * The fee helped fund the newly established British Broadcasting Company (BBC), making it possible to provide public radio broadcasts without relying on commercial advertising.
     * The licence strictly covered reception (not transmission) and came with regulations on equipment and use.
+===== 1914 =====
+  * 1 August 1914 a telegram was sent to radio amateurs instructing them to immediately dismantle their station {{ :1914-08-01_telegram_telling_amateurs_to_dismantle_station.jpg?direct&600 |}}
 ===== 1907 =====