Off topic - FM transmitters (was Podcast)

Jan E Rudge

June 26, 2006, 6:30 p.m. (Message 45666)

Re FM transmitters in the UK...

Apparently it's not illegal to sell them in the UK (provided they have a
"CE" mark) or to own them, but it is illegal to use them at present.

From the Ofcom (Office of Communication) website:-

" Will such devices always be illegal to use in the UK?

Ofcom has been working with European standardisation bodies and other
European administrations to formulate a European standard for low power
devices operating in the FM band. The European Conference of Postal and
Telecommunications (CEPT) has now made a recommendation that devices of
this type could be allowed to operate in Europe, provided that they meet
stringent technical requirements. Many devices currently available will not
meet these technical requirements and as a result are unlikely to be
authorised for use in the UK in the future.

Ofcom is considering the CEPT recommendation to allow the use of this
equipment in the UK (possibly on a licence exempt basis), provided that it
complies with CEPT‘s proposals. Prior to any change to regulations Ofcom
will undertake a public consultation.

In the meantime, FM band low power transmitters must not be operated in the
UK. "

Full article:-
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/mofaq/rcomms/itrip/

Regards,

Jan

Beaconsfield, UK