Regulation 11 Autonomous maritime radio devicesF1
The establishment, installation and use of an autonomous maritime radio device on the frequency 160.9 MHz is exempt from the provisions of section 8(1) of the Act, if—
(a)
it complies with the interface requirements which form part of the publication “IR 2113—UK Interface Requirement 2113, Autonomous Maritime Radio Devices (AMRD) operating in the frequency band 156-162.05 MHz”, published by OFCOM in April 2026;
(b)
it does not cause or contribute to undue interference to any wireless telegraphy; and
(c)
it operates at a height no higher than one metre above sea level.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Regs. 11-13 inserted (29.4.2026) by The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/396), regs. 1, 2(5)