Updating the amateur radio licensing framework: RSGB overview of key changes

In this RSGB video, RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB chats to RSGB Spectrum Forum Chair Murray Niman, G6JYB. Murray recaps some of the headline results of the Ofcom consultation, including where changes have occurred to Ofcom’s proposals. They also talk about what this could mean for radio amateurs in the future.

00:00 Introduction by David Palmer, G7URP
00:59 RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB sets the context
03:28 RSGB Spectrum Chair, Murray Niman, G6JYB recaps key changes
20:33 Discussion of the effects for radio amateurs
36:54 WRC-23 update

This is a great example of how the RSGB is working not only to defend the spectrum, but also to support all radio amateurs to understand and make use of the privileges they enjoy through their amateur radio licence.

All RSGB updates on the licence review can be seen on our website: rsgb.org/licencereview

Background: Following Ofcom’s consultation on the amateur radio licence last year, it released a statement in December 2023. The statement outlined its decision to update the amateur radio licensing framework to ensure the policies and licences meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s radio amateurs, while streamlining the licensing process. It also published a General Notice, giving notice of its proposal to vary all amateur radio licences.