Statutory Instruments 1999 No. 930
The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 1999 - continued

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Road Transport and Traffic Telematics
     11. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted to aid in the management, control or flow of transport and traffic-

    (a) for the provision of short range data links which respond to a signal initiated by, in the case of categories i and ii below, a network operator, or by, in the case of category ii or iii, a private system used and operated by the owner or persons authorised by the owner, so as to be capable of use only within any of the frequency bands, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequency bands, specified in the table below-

    Category Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted Duty cycle ETSI standard
    i 5795-5805 MHz <= 2 W eirp  -  No  -  EN 300 674
    ii 5805-5815 MHz <= 2 W eirp  -  No  -   
    iii 5805-5815 MHz <= 2 W eirp  -  No  -  I-ETS 300 440

    (b) for the provision of short range on-board vehicle radar so as to be capable of use only within the frequency band and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequency band specified in the table below-

    Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted Duty cycle ETSI standard
    76-77 GHz <= 55 dBm peak power  -  No  -  EN 301 091

Inductive Applications
     12. That part of an induction system designed or adapted to produce-

    (a) a controlled magnetic field; and

    (b) a predetermined recognisable signal when operating within that magnetic field,

so as to be capable of use only within the frequency bands, and at a radiated level, not exceeding the maximum for such frequency bands specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted Duty cycle ETSI standard
9-30 kHz 72 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -  EN 300 330
9-185 kHz 48 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  Yes (music not permitted)    
30-59.75 kHz 72 dBµA/m descending 3.5 dB/octave above 30 kHz  -  No  -   
59.75-60.25 kHz 42 dBµA/m  -  No  -   
60.25-70 kHz 72 dBµA/m descending 3.5 dB/octave above 30 kHz  -  No  -   
70-119 kHz 42 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
119-135 kHz 72 dBµA/m descending 3.5 dB/octave above 30 kHz  -  No  -   
240-315 kHz 24 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
2-30 MHz -9.5 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  Yes (speech only)  -   
2-30 MHz 9 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
6.765-6.795 MHz 42 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
7.4-8.8 MHz 9 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
13.533-13.587 MHz 21.5 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
13.553-13.567 MHz 42 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   
26.957-27.283 MHz 42 dBµA/m @ 10 m  -  No  -   

Metal Detectors
     13. That part of an induction system designed or adapted to produce-

    (a) a controlled magnetic field; and

    (b) a predetermined recognisable signal when operating within that magnetic field,

so as to be capable of use only within the frequency bands, and at a radiated level, not exceeding the maximum for such frequency bands, specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
9-148.5 kHz 70 dBµA/m @ 6 m  -  No EN 300 330

Alarms
     14. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) to generate or indicate an alarm condition; or

    (b) to arm or disarm the alarm system,

so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies within one of the frequency bands, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies or frequency bands, specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted Duty cycle ETSI standard
868.6-868.7 MHz 10 mW erp <= 25 kHz No &le; 0.1% EN 300 220-1
869.250-869.3 MHz 10 mW erp <= 25 kHz No <= 0.1%  
869.65-869.7 MHz 25 mW erp <= 25 kHz No <= 10%  

Social Alarms: For the elderly and infirm
     15. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) to generate or indicate an alarm condition; or

    (b) to arm or disarm the alarm system,

so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies, specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted Duty cycle ETSI standard
27.450, 34.925, 34.950, 34.975 MHz 500 µW erp 12.5 kHz No  -  EN 300 220-1
869.2-869.25 MHz 10 mW erp <= 25 kHz No <= 0.1%  

Alarms: Vehicle paging
     16. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted to generate or indicate an alarm condition so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies, specified in the table below, provided that category ii apparatus may also be used to arm or disarm the alarm system at a radiated level not exceeding 1 mW-

Category Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
i 47.4 MHz 100 mW erp 12.5 kHz No EN 300 220-1
ii 458.90 MHz 100 mW erp 12.5 kHz No  

Alarms: General alarms associated with marine applications and including fixed shore installations
     17. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) to generate or indicate an alarm condition; or

    (b) to arm or disarm the alarm system,

so as to be capable of use on the frequency, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequency, specified in the table below, including use on land for the storage or transportation of vessels-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
161.275 MHz 10 mW erp 12.5 kHz No EN 300 220-1

Alarms: Mobile and transportable and lone worker safety
     18. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) to generate or indicate an alarm condition; or

    (b) to arm or disarm the alarm system,

so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies, specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
173.1875 MHz 10 mW erp 12.5 kHz No EN 300 220-1
458.8375 MHz 100 mW erp 12.5 kHz No  

Alarms: Fixed
     19. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) to generate or indicate an alarm condition; or

    (b) to arm or disarm the alarm system,

so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies, specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
173.225 MHz 10 mW erp 12.5 kHz No EN 300 220-1
173.225 MHz 10 mW erp 25 kHz No  
458.825 MHz 100 mW erp 12.5 kHz No  

Model Control
     20. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) in categories i and v, for Telecommand to control the movement of models in general;

    (b) in category ii, for Telecommand to control the movement of airborne models only;

    (c) in category iii, for Telecommand to control the movement of models on the ground, on water or under the water;

    (d) in category iv, for Telemetry to provide data from the model, including airborne models,

so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies or within one of the frequency bands, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies or frequency bands, for each category of apparatus, specified in the table below-

Category Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
i 26.96-27.28 MHz 100 mW 10 kHz No EN 300 220-1
ii 34.995-35.255 MHz 100 mW 10 kHz No  
iii 40.66-41.00 MHz 100 mW 10 kHz No  
iv 433.05-434.79 MHz 10 mW 25 kHz No  
v 458.5-459.5 MHz 100 mW 25 kHz No  

Radio Microphones
     21. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted for Telephony, for the purpose of aids to project personal voice or music, so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies within the frequency bands, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies or frequency bands, for each category of apparatus, specified in the table below-

Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
174.6, 174.675, 174.77, 174.885, 175.02 MHz 5 mW erp 50 kHz Yes I-ETS 300 422
173.8, 174.1, 174.5, 174.8, 175.0 MHz 2 mW erp 180 kHz Yes  
863-865 MHz 10 mW erp <= 200 kHz Yes  

Radio Hearing Aids
     22. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) for Telephony, for the purpose of hearing aids for the handicapped, so as to be capable of use on one or more of the frequencies within the frequency bands, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies or frequency bands, for each category of apparatus, specified in the table below and subject to the following sub-paragraphs;

    (b) frequency bands in category ii may be used if frequency bands in category i are not suitable; and frequency bands in category iii may be used if category i and ii frequency bands are not suitable;

    (c) frequency bands in category iv may only be used as an alternative for radio hearing aids if frequency bands in categories i, ii and iii are unsuitable-

    Category Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
    i 173.35, 173.4, 173.465, 173.545, 173.64 MHz 2 mW erp 50 kHz Yes I-ETS 300 422
    ii 173.695, 173.775, 173.825, 173.95, 173.99 MHz 2 mW erp 50 kHz Yes  
    iii 174.07, 174.12, 174.185, 174.27, 174.36, 174.415 MHz 2 mW erp 50 kHz Yes  
    iv 174.6, 174.675, 174.77, 174.885, 175.02 MHz 2 mW erp 50 kHz Yes  

Wireless Audio Applications
     23. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) for Telephony, for the purpose of providing a short range radio link between the audio output of a device, so as to be capable of use on one or more frequencies within the frequency band, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequencies or frequency bands, for each category of apparatus, specified in the table below and subject to the following sub-paragraphs;

    (b) categories i and ii are for cordless headphones or cordless loudspeakers;

    (c) category iii is for cordless headphones for use in vehicles;

    (d) category iv is for cordless headphones for use with personal stereo devices-

    Category Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted Duty cycle ETSI standard
    i 36.61-36.79 MHz

    37.01-37.19 MHz

    		 10 µW erp  -  Yes  -  EN 300 220-1
    ii 863-865 MHz 10 mW erp <= 300 kHz Yes  -  EN 301 357
    iii 863-865 MHz 2 mW erp <= 300 kHz Yes  -   
    iv 863-865 MHz 1 mW erp <= 300 kHz Yes  -   

Video: Close Circuit Television
     24. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) for Television, so as to be capable of use only within either of the frequency bands, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequency bands, specified in the table below and subject to the following sub-paragraphs;

    (b) where required, associated Telephony may also be used within the specified frequency band;

    (c) music and speech are only permitted when associated with the video application;

    (d) category ii may also be used for airborne use-

    Category Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
    i 1394 MHz 500 mW eirp 10 MHz Yes I-ETS 300 440
    ii 2400-2483.5 MHz 10 mW eirp 20 MHz Yes  

Video Distribution For Private Use
     25. Wireless telegraphy apparatus designed or adapted-

    (a) for Television, so as to be capable of use only within the frequency band, and at a radiated level not exceeding the maximum for such frequency band, specified in the table below and subject to the following sub-paragraphs;

    (b) where required, associated Telephony may also be used within the specified frequency band;

    (c) music and speech are only permitted when associated with the video application-

    Frequencies or frequency band Radiated level Channel bandwidth Music or speech permitted ETSI standard
    1394 MHz 10 mW eirp 10 MHz Yes I-ETS 300 440



SCHEDULE 7
Regulation 3(1)


PMR 446




PART I

INTERPRETATION

In this Schedule-

    "ETS 300 296" means the European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300 296 published by ETSI in December 1994 and revised and reprinted in March 1997; and

    "prescribed apparatus" means the apparatus known as "PMR 446" described in Part III of this Schedule.



PART II

ADDITIONAL TERMS, PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Unless there is a Common Technical Regulation in force in respect of the prescribed apparatus, such apparatus must-

    (a) be approved for the time being by the Secretary of State under section 84 of the 1984 Act for the purposes of these Regulations; or

    (b) be approved to ETS 300 296 by a national administration following type testing at a test laboratory,

provided that paragraph (a) above shall not apply in relation to prescribed apparatus situated in the Bailiwick of Jersey.



PART III

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESCRIBED APPARATUS

Handportable wireless telegraphy apparatus with an integral antenna designed or adapted in accordance with ETS 300 296-

    (a) to be used only for short range voice communication; and

    (b) to be capable of use only on one or more of the frequencies, and at a power not exceeding the maximum erp for such frequencies, specified in the table below-

    Frequencies Channel bandwidth Maximum erp
    446.00625 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.01875 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.03125 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.04375 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.05625 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.06875 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.08125 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW
    446.09375 MHz 12.5 kHz 500 mW


EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)


These Regulations exempt certain wireless telegraphy stations and apparatus from the requirement to be licensed under section 1(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54). Accordingly, it will not be necessary to hold a licence to establish or use any such station or install or use any such apparatus (regulation 4).

In relation to stations designed or adapted for use by customers of certain telecommunication networks (Schedule 3), these Regulations revoke and replace the Wireless Telegraphy (Network User Stations) (Exemption) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/2137). They also introduce a licence exemption for user stations (as defined in Part I of Schedule 3) which connect to Common Base Stations.

As regards certain cordless telephone apparatus (Schedule 4), these Regulations revoke and replace the Wireless Telegraphy (Cordless Telephone Apparatus) (Exemption) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/316). They also introduce a licence exemption for an additional eight paired channels in the 30 and 31 MHz frequency bands for analogue cordless telephone apparatus (CTI) in respect of private and domestic use.

With respect to certain land mobile earth stations established in connection with the provision of a satellite service (Schedule 5), these Regulations revoke and replace the Wireless Telegraphy Apparatus (Land Mobile-Satellite Service) (Low Bit Rate Data) (Exemption) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/21). They also extend the range of relevant stations having the benefit of the licence exemption so that they include Inmarsat A, B, D+ and M terminals, Italsat EMS-PRODAT and EMS-MSSAT terminals, Globalstar terminals, ICO Global Communications terminals and Iridium terminals. These stations are the subject of the Decisions of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) referred to in Part III of Schedule 5.

In relation to certain short range devices (Schedule 6), these Regulations revoke and replace the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 1980 (S.I. 1980/1848), the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (Model Control Apparatus) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/776), the Wireless Telegraphy (Short Range Devices) (Exemption) Regulations 1993 (1993/1591), the Wireless Telegraphy (Short Range Devices) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2250) and the Wireless Telegraphy (Short Range Devices) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/1996). The principal change introduced by these Regulations is to give effect in UK law to CEPT/ERC Recommendation 70-03 relating to short range devices published by the CEPT in October 1997 and revised in December 1997 and March, June, August, September and October 1998. Accordingly, these Regulations:

    (a) amend the field strength for inductive applications;

    (b) permit speech at a reduced field strength in the 2-30 MHz band;

    (c) introduce new bands for alarms;

    (d) introduce a new band for general purpose radio microphones; and

    (e) extend the band for wireless audio applications.

In addition, these Regulations:

      (i) introduce certain frequency bands for specific airborne use;

      (ii) permit the use of road transport and traffic telematics, in particular short range links between road side units to and from vehicles and in-vehicle radar;

      (iii) permit the use of ultra low power active medical implants; and

      (iv) introduce a new band for the use of analogue video applications.

These Regulations further introduce a new category of wireless telegraphy apparatus, known as "PMR 446" (Schedule 7), having the benefit of the exemption from the licensing requirement.

Regulation 6 requires that an exempted station or apparatus must be available for inspection, and that their use must cease, or their operation must be restricted, on the demand of a person authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State. Failure to comply with such a demand is an offence under section 3 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949.

In addition to the requirements set out in regulation 5, the exempted stations and apparatus will have to comply with the provisions of regulation 8 of the Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/2423, as amended and extended by S.I. 1994/3129), if applicable, before being supplied, connected or permitted to remain connected to a public telecommunication network or put into service. From 1st January 1996 the exempted stations and apparatus have to comply with the type approval requirements, if applicable, set out in Part VI of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/2372, as amended by S.I. 1994/3080) before being supplied or taken into service to the extent that they are not duplicated by the applicable provisions of the Telecommunications Terminal Regulations.

Copies of the European Telecommunications Standards and the draft European Telecommunications Standards referred to in the Schedules to these Regulations may be obtained from the British Standards Institution (BSI), 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL (Tel: 0181 996 7000) or from the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) at F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Cedex, France (Tel: 00 334 92 94 42 00).

Copies of the CEPT Decisions referred to in Schedule 5 and also CEPT/ERC Recommendation 70-03 mentioned above may be obtained from the European Radiocommunications Office (ERO), Midtermolen 1, DK-2100, Copenhagen, Denmark (Tel: 00 45 35 25 03 00).

Copies of the Department of Trade and Industry Performance Specifications referred to in the Schedules may be obtained from the Radiocommunications Agency Library at New King's Beam House, 22 Upper Ground, London SE1 9SA (Tel: 0171 211 0211). Also available to the public at the Library is a full regulatory impact assessment report of the effect that these Regulations would have on the costs of business.

Copies of NTR 13 and BABT/SITS/92/50 referred to in Schedule 3 may be obtained from the British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT) at Claremont House, 34 Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 4RQ (Tel: 01932 222289).

Copies of the Common Technical Regulations contained within the Official Journal and referred to in the Schedules may be obtained from the Stationery Office Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT (Tel: 0171 873 9090) and from the European Information Centres (EICs) situated in the United Kingdom.

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