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Applications and Conditions<\/h3>\nApplications and Conditions<\/h3>\nApplications for Special Event Stations (SES) should be made to Ofcom<\/a>, the UK communications regulator responsible for managing amateur radio licensing. A Notice of Variation (NoV) will only be issued to individuals who hold a current UK Full Licence or a Full (Club) Licence. Applications for a standard SES can be made and issued via the Ofcom Online Licensing System.<\/p>\n Note that applications for ‘Permanents’ (PSES) cannot be made online, have additional criteria and require a separate Ofcom form (OfW287).<\/p>\n We also have some useful advice and guidance on ensuring your SES is a success, QSLs etc – see our Special Event Stations Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Only the person responsible for the station need sign the form, as the authorisation is by notice of variation to that individual’s licence or to the club licence. Additional operators need only sign and write their callsigns in the logbook.<\/p>\n RSGB will do its best to publicise your special event and its callsign by putting details into the Special Events table in RadCom<\/em>, on GB2RS News broadcasts, and on the RSGB website,\u00a0but you must help us to help you.<\/strong> On the second page of Ofcom’s\u00a0SES NoV application form there is a Data Protection section. Unless you specifically tick the Yes box, Ofcom cannot<\/strong> tell RSGB about your event and we will NOT be able to promote it through the usual channels. (If you don’t tick either box, it’s automatically assumed to be ‘no’).<\/p>\n When a GB callsign has been used it will not normally be re-issued to another amateur for use at a different event for a period of up to 12 months.<\/p>\n Subject to availability, standard special event callsigns are available in the following formats:<\/p>\n GB0 + 2 or 3 letters In addition to traditional shorter SES callsigns above, there is a facility for longer callsigns that are termed ‘Special’ SES (SSES). These have additional characters\u00a0 (typically with extra digits) – such as GB100XYZ for a major centenary.\u00a0 Most of these can also be applied for via the Ofcom licensing portal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find out more call the RSGB on 01234 832 700 and choose the option for Amateur Radio Enquiries. Our advisors will be pleased to answer any question you may have about licensing a special event station. Notices of Variation are issued by Ofcom, www.ofcom.org.uk<\/a>. Applications and Conditions Applications for Special Event Stations (SES) should be made to Ofcom, the UK communications regulator responsible for managing amateur radio licensing. A Notice of Variation (NoV) will only be issued to individuals who hold a current UK Full Licence or a Full (Club) Licence. Applications for a standard SES can be made […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":737,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-118","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42975,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/118\/revisions\/42975"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/737"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2020\/03\/Ofcom-Special-Event-NoV-Guide-150x147.png\" "\\"Ofcom")
<\/a>An SES should be in support of an event which is of special significance, such as a celebration, anniversary or demonstration. The NoV will be valid for a limited period.<\/p>\n\n
Things to Remember<\/h3>\n
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The station may only be established and operated at one specified location. This must be the address stated on the application form, which must be detailed enough for anyone to find easily.<\/p>\nPublicity<\/h3>\n
Reservation and Re-issue of Callsigns<\/h3>\n
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If you have not used the callsign before, you can avoid last-minute disappointment by first checking the Ofcom licensing portal or contacting them directly. They can then check that it is available and potentially reserve it for you.<\/p>\nCallsign Formats<\/h3>\n
\nGB1 + 2 or 3 letters
\nGB2 + 2 or 3 letters
\nGB4 + 2 or 3 letters
\nGB5 + 2 or 3 letters
\nGB6 + 2 or 3 letters
\nGB8 + 2 or 3 letters
\nGB9 + 2 or 3 letters<\/p>\n‘Special’ Special Events – SSES<\/h3>\n
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\nThe RSGB hopes your special event station is enjoyable and successful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"