Preparation for Ofcom licence Review

Paul Jarvis, Ofcom, addressed the National Hamfest on 27^th September with their thinking for the Licence Review. He covered the reasons why the review was being undertaken and emphasised that it was not intended to be a radical change, but that the Licence Review was geared to be more explicit with regard to the wording of some of the existing clauses, on operational practice and to help extend the services available to  Amateur Radio to encourage development of modern technologies.  He went on to explain that whilst he was keen to hear views from those present at the Hamfest, his workload and staffing meant that he would not be able to enter into general discussions on the likely topics prior to the consultation.  He did though stress that Ofcom were working with the RSGB as part of the pre-consultation preparation, and invited the RSGB to feedback general comments on the topics that he raised.

To begin that process, two Litmus Tests have now commenced and all amateurs are invited to participate.

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