Guidance resources

Ofcom provide online copies of the licence conditions and accompanying guidance:-

• Licence conditions: Main booklet, Ofw611
• Coordination: Notice of Coordination Procedures
• Licence guidance: Ofcom Guidance, October-2025
• Phase-2/3: Ofcom change guide, RSGB Guide –  October-2025
• Video: Ofcom Update/Guide – November-2025
• Becoming a radio amateur in the UK: Ofcom Guide, June 2022

Click for Ofcom Guidance Video – Nov-2025

Phase-2/3 Changes – October-2025

Ofcom online service

• Online licensing: Online Access, Registration Guide
• Ofcom: Amateur Information and Updates
• Note: The Ofcom Licensing portal requires strong 14-character passwords
• Oct-2025: Ofcom has advised us that there are some launch issues with the changes to its licensing portal and it is looking into them. If you come across problems when trying to make changes to your call sign or personal details, please report them direct to Ofcom.

RSGB guidance resources

In addition, the following are provided by the RSGB which provide additional guidance:

• • Operating: RSGB Band Plans
  • EM Field Exposure: RGSB EMF Resources
  • Charing Cross: Map of the 100km radius that affects 431-432 MHz
  • Restricted locations: Map of the NGR locations and 50km radii
  • UK territorial waters: Maritime Limits data – UK Hydrographic Office