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Ofcom legalizes micro FM transmitters, de-licenses CB

Ofcom has announced that from 8 December 2006, Citizens Band radio at 27 MHz will be de-licensed in the UK, and unlicensed use of micro-power FM transmitters like the iTrip will be permitted.

Other minor rule changes will also be adopted on that date, to bring UK regulations into line with the European Commission's rules for RLANs in the 5 GHz band, for the use of 169 MHz by hearing aids, asset tracking devices, etc., and with EC Decision 2006/771/EC (harmonisation of radio spectrum for use by short-range devices).

Click here for the official announcement, and here for a more detailed report by Steve Kennedy for The Register. Kennedy notes that under EC Decision 2006/771/EC, "micropower FM transmitters should be legal in every EU member state." Eventually.

[ - 23 November 2006]

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