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tags: [radio, ham-study] tags: [radio, ham-study]
--- ---
- Business and any commercial activity is not permitted
- An amateur radio licence is _only for self-training in radio communications_ - An amateur radio licence is _only for self-training in radio communications_
- Ofcom is the UK TV and radio regulator - Business and any commercial activity is not permitted
- Ofcom issues amateur radio licences - Ofcom is the UK TV and radio regulator and the body that issues amateur
licenses
## Ofcom rules
**You must**: **You must**:
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- in cases of reported interference, ask you to log the transmissions you have - in cases of reported interference, ask you to log the transmissions you have
made over a specified time period made over a specified time period
**Acceptable operating locations**: ## The following types of activity are not permitteed
- Business or commercial activity
- The use of encryption or codes, other than Morse Code
- Broadcasting, defined as "transmitting for general reception" (e.g. this would
constitute "pirate radio")
- The only scenario where broadcasting is permitted is during the CQ stage,
when you are seeking a contact to talk to
- Or when you are operating a "Net", defined as a conversation between three
or more amateurs where communication is first established with at least one
individual member of the net
## Acceptable operating locations
- UK - UK
- Channel Islands - Channel Islands
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power restrictions as specified in Schedule 1 listings.) power restrictions as specified in Schedule 1 listings.)
The Foundation licence does not permit operating in any other countries. The Foundation licence does not permit operating in any other countries.
## EMF rules
> "EMF" stands for _electromagnetic field_
The Foundation licence specifies that amateur equipment must not expose the
public to EMF over a certain threshold. This threshold is **10 Watts
[ERIP](/zk/Antennas.md) or approximately 6.1 Watts ERP**.
All amateurs must complete an EMF assessment to demonstrate they are operating
within the required limits. Ofcom can request an assessment at any time.
If you are likely to exceed the threshold you must demonstrate that actions are
being taken to ensure the limits are maintained. If no provisions are necessary,
you specify that "power levels are below the threshold".