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The Standard Satel radio modems that XL supply for use in the UK may legally be operated at up to 500 mw ERP without a licence, please see Frequencies and Approvals for further detail, this page also gives information regarding other countries in which Satel have approval
Should you wish to use a gain antenna with the standard units the power must be modified, so that the output from the antenna remains 500 mw or less. An overall increase in range can still be obtained due to the increased receive sensitivity of the gain antenna.
It is possible to use higher power by switching to a licenced band and obtaining the relevant licence. The Ofcom web site provides further details http://www.ofcom.org.uk
To download a licence application form CLICK HERE
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To read the Radio communications agency description of the use of the UK licence esempt frequencies follow this link http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/ra_info/ra114.htm#6b
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NEWS!!! Ofcom will be changing 26,000 Business Radio licences in 2008 as it introduces the 3 new licence classes and associated fee changes.
As licensees may have questions about the changes Ofcom has produced its “Suppliers Briefing to changes to business radio licensing “ The document sets out the new licence classes, the licence design and illustrative fees and sample calculations. The licence changes may generate more business for your company and we recommend that you read the Briefing document. It was issued March 2007
We have been advised by OFCOM that you should contact your local OFCOM office to enquire about a license. The cost of the license will vary from area to area but start at around £75.
alternatively...
Phone: 0845 456 3000
Please note that calls to the Contact Centre may be monitored or recorded
Fax: 020 7981 3333
Email: contact@ofcom.org.uk
Post: Ofcom Contact Centre
Riverside House
2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
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NB: Ofcom replaces the Radio Communications Agency and is
“.. the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
Ofcom exists to further the interests of citizen-consumers as the communications industries enter the digital age.”
For international authority information visit http://www.itu.int/members/index.html
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