Made
Coming into force
Before making these Regulations, OFCOM have given notice of their proposal to do so in accordance with section 122(4)(a) of the Act, published notice of their proposal in accordance with section 122(4)(b) of the Act, and have considered the representations made to them before the time specified in the notice in accordance with section 122(4)(c) of the Act.
Citation, commencement and extent
1
- (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Wireless Telegraphy (Register) Regulations 2012 and shall come into force on 13th September 2012.
- (2) These Regulations shall not extend to the Channels Islands or to the Isle of Man.
Revocation
2
The Regulations set out in Schedule 1 are hereby revoked.
3
OFCOM shall establish and maintain a public register of relevant information to which these Regulations apply.
4
- (1) The description of relevant information prescribed for the purposes of section 31(2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 is information which relates to the issue, renewal or variation of wireless telegraphy licences or grants of recognised spectrum access of a class specified in Column 1 of each Part of Schedule 2 which apply to a station or apparatus operating within any of the frequency bands specified in Column 2 of the same Part and which—
- (a) in respect of a licence or grant of recognised spectrum access of a class specified in Column 1 of Parts 2 to 14 of Schedule 2 relates to the matters set out in paragraph (2); and
- (b) in respect of a licence or grant of recognised spectrum access of a class specified in Column 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 relates to the matters set out in both paragraphs (2) and (3).
- (2) The matters referred to in regulation 4(1)(a) are—
- (a) the identity and contact address of the holder of a wireless telegraphy licence or a grant of recognised spectrum access;
- (b) the reference number of a wireless telegraphy licence or a grant of recognised spectrum access; and
- (c) the terms, provisions or limitations of a wireless telegraphy licence or grant of recognised spectrum access which concern the following—
- (i) the frequency assigned or recognised; and
- (ii) the geographical area of reception or transmission.
- (3) The matters referred to in regulation 4(1)(b) are—
- (a) the equipment which is authorised for use;
- (b) the technical parameters relating to the antenna, transmitter and receiver; and
- (c) the power of transmission.
SCHEDULE 1 — REVOCATIONS
| (1) Regulations Revoked |
(2) References |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) Regulations 2004 |
S.I. 2004/3155 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 |
S.I. 2006/340 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 |
S.I. 2006/1808 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 |
S.I. 2007/381 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 |
S.I. 2007/3389 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 |
S.I. 2008/689 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 |
S.I. 2008/2104 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2008 The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 |
S.I. 2008/3193 S.I. 2009/14 S.I. 2011/439 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 |
S.I. 2011/1508 |
| The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2011 |
S.I. 2011/2756 |
SCHEDULE 2 — CLASSES AND FREQUENCY BANDS
PART 1
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Self Coordinated Links |
64–66 GHz |
|
71.125–75.875 GHz |
|
81.125–85.875 GHz |
PART 2
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Classes |
Frequency bands |
| Broadband Fixed Wireless Access |
412.0–414.0 MHz |
| Spectrum Access |
422.0–424.0 MHz |
|
542–550 MHz |
|
742–750 MHz |
|
758–766 MHz |
|
1452–1492 MHz |
|
1785–1805 MHz |
|
3480–3500 MHz |
|
3580–3600 MHz |
|
3605–3689 MHz |
|
3925–4009 MHz |
|
10.125–10.225 GHz |
|
10.475–10.575 GHz |
|
27.8285–28.4445 GHz |
|
28.8365–29.4525 GHz |
|
31.815–32.571 GHz |
|
32.627–33.383 GHz |
|
40.50–42.00 GHz |
|
42.00–43.50 GHz |
PART 3
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Point to Point Fixed Links |
1350–1530 MHz |
|
1672–1690 MHz |
|
3600–4200 MHz |
|
5925–6425 MHz |
|
6425–7125 MHz |
|
7425–7900 MHz |
|
10.7–11.7 GHz |
|
12.75–13.25 GHz |
|
14.25–15.35 GHz |
|
17.3–19.7 GHz |
|
21.2–23.6 GHz |
|
24.5–26.5 GHz |
|
32.319–32.571 GHz |
|
33.131–33.383 GHz |
|
37–39.5 GHz |
|
49.2–50.2 GHz |
|
51.4–52.6 GHz |
|
55.78–57 GHz |
PART 4
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency band |
| Scanning Telemetry |
457.5–464 MHz |
PART 5
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Concurrent Spectrum Access |
1781.7–1785.0 MHz |
|
1876.7–1880.0 MHz |
PART 6
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Classes |
Frequency bands |
| Radio Astronomy |
37.75–38.25 MHz |
| Crown Recognised Spectrum Access |
80.5–82.5 MHz |
| Converted Spectrum Access |
150.05–152.00 MHz |
| Receive-Only Earth Stations (Fixed Satellite Service) |
406.1–412 MHz 414–422 MHz |
| Receive-Only Earth Stations (Meteorological Satellite Service) |
424–425 MHz 429–430 MHz 606–614 MHz 1400–1427 MHz 1610.6–1613.8 MHz 1660–1670 MHz 1690–1710 MHz |
|
2690–2700 MHz 3400–3480 MHz |
|
3500–3580 MHz 3600–4200 MHz 7750–7850 MHz 10.6–10.7 GHz 15.35–15.40 GHz |
|
22.01–22.50 GHz |
|
22.81–22.86 GHz |
|
23.07–23.12 GHz |
|
23.6–24.0 GHz |
|
31.3–31.8 GHz |
|
42.5–43.5 GHz |
|
48.94–49.04 GHz |
PART 7
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Classes |
Frequency bands |
| Business Radio (Simple UK) |
132–134 kHz |
| Business Radio (Suppliers Light) |
146–148 kHz |
| Business Radio (Simple Site) |
26.2–87.50 MHz |
| Business Radio (Area Defined) |
136–208 MHz |
| Business Radio (Technically Assigned) |
425–470 MHz |
PART 8
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Public Wireless Network |
880–915 MHz |
|
925–960 MHz |
|
1710–1781.7 MHz |
|
1805–1876.7 MHz |
|
1899.9–1980 MHz |
|
2110–2170 MHz |
PART 9
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Classes |
Frequency band |
| Coastal Station Radio (International) |
137.962–165.043 MHz |
| Coastal Station Radio (International) Area Defined Coastal Station Radio (Marina) Coastal Station Radio (UK) Coastal Station Radio (UK) Area Defined Coastal Station Radio (Training School) |
|
PART 10
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Differential Global Positioning System |
283–315 kHz |
|
435–495 kHz |
|
505–526 kHz |
|
1625–1635 kHz |
|
1800–1810 kHz |
|
1850–2025 kHz |
|
2160–2170 kHz |
|
2625–2850 kHz |
|
3155–3230 kHz |
|
3500–3800 kHz |
PART 11
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Maritime Radio (Suppliers and Demonstration) |
283–315 kHz |
|
415–526 kHz |
|
16.06–27.5 MHz |
|
121.5 MHz |
|
121.65 MHz |
|
123.1 MHz |
|
137.962–165.043 MHz |
|
243 MHz |
|
406–406.1 MHz |
|
457.525 MHz |
|
457.537 MHz |
|
457.55 MHz |
|
457.562 MHz |
|
457.575 MHz |
|
467.525 MHz |
|
467.537 MHz |
|
467.55 MHz |
|
467.562 MHz |
|
467.575 MHz |
|
1525–1559 MHz |
|
1626.5–1660.5 MHz |
PART 12
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Classes |
Frequency bands |
| Satellite (Earth Station Network) Satellite (Earth Station) (Non-Fixed Satellite Service) |
137–138 MHz 149–149.9 MHz 2025–2110 MHz |
| Satellite (Earth Station) (Non-Geostationary) |
2200–2290 MHz |
| Satellite (Permanent Earth Station) |
3600–4200 MHz |
| Satellite (Transportable Earth Station) |
5150–5250 MHz |
|
5725–7075 MHz |
|
10.7–13.25 GHz |
|
13.75–14.5 GHz 17.3–20.2 GHz 27.5–27.8185 GHz |
|
28.4545–28.8265 GHz |
|
29.4625–30 GHz |
PART 13
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Satellite (Complementary Ground Components of a Mobile Satellite System) |
1980–2010 MHz 2170 –2200 MHz |
PART 14
| Column 1 |
Column 2 |
| Class |
Frequency bands |
| Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Repeaters |
1164–1300 MHz 1559–1610 MHz |
Signed
Hyacinth S. Nwana — Group Director, Spectrum Policy Group of the Office of Communications — For and on behalf of the Office of Communications — 23rd August 2012
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
These Regulations revoke and replace the Wireless Telegraphy (Register) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3155, as amended by S.I.s 2006/340, 2006/1808, 2007/381, 2007/3389, 2008/689, 2008/2104, 2008/3193, 2009/14, 2011/439, 2011/1508 and 2011/2756).
These Regulations provide for the Office of Communications (“OFCOM”) to establish and maintain a wireless telegraphy register, and provide the information that is relevant for this purpose. Regulation 3 of these Regulations provides that OFCOM shall establish and maintain a register of relevant information, and regulation 4 and Schedule 2 to these Regulations prescribe the relevant information.
A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that these Regulations will have on the costs to business is available to the public from the OFCOM Library at Riverside House, 2A Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA (Tel: 020 7981 3000) and on OFCOM’s website at www.ofcom.org.uk. Copies of this assessment have also been placed in the libraries of the Houses of Parliament.
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