Statutory Instruments
Electronic Communications
Made
16th November 2010
Coming into force
1st January 2011
The Office of Communications (“OFCOM”) make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(3) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (the “Act”)(1).
Before making these Regulations OFCOM have given notice of their proposal to do so in accordance with section 122(4)(a) of the Act, published notice of their proposal in accordance with 122(4)(b) of the Act and have considered the representations made to them before the time specified in that notice in accordance with section 122(4)(c) of the Act.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 and shall come into force on 1st January 2011.
2. The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2009(2) are amended in accordance with the following provisions of these Regulations.
3. In regulation 6 (transmission limits)—
(1) in paragraph 6(e), for “4.2” substitute “4.8”.
(2) omit paragraph 6(f).
4. In regulation 10 (transmission limits)—
(1) in paragraph 10(a)(i), for “4.2” substitute “6.0” and after “GHz;” insert “and”.
(2) omit paragraph 10(a)(ii).
(3) in paragraph 10(b), omit “4.2 GHz to 4.8 GHz and in the frequency band”.
Ed Richards
Chief Executive of the Office of Communications
For and by authority by the Office of Communications
16th November 2010
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations give effect to Commission Decision 2009/343/EC(3) on allowing the use of radio spectrum equipment using ultra-wideband technology in a harmonised manner in the Community. They amend The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2517) by adjusting the transmission limits that are permitted in the 4.2 to 4.8 GHz frequency band for ultra-wideband equipment that is used either generally or in automotive and railway vehicles.
2006 c. 36. Section 8(3) was extended to the Bailiwick of Guernsey by article 2 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Guernsey) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3325); and to the Bailiwick of Jersey by article 2 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3324); and to the Isle of Man by article 2 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Isle of Man) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/278).
OJ No L 105, 25.4.2009, p9