Is 915MHz legal in UK?

Radio for the Masses License free frequencies are availalbe to be used by anbody withing to use them, the most commonly known include; 315MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz, 915MHz and 2.4GHz. Though they are ‘unlicensed’ there are still regulations which must be abided by. Here in the UK we are able to use 433MHz and 868MHz bands.

Is the radio spectrum limited?

Radio spectrum is a limited resource that is rapidly approaching its limits. Demand for commercial spectrum to support broadband wireless communications has led the government to consider repurposing various radio frequencies, including the satellite communications bands next to GPS.

Who regulates the UK radio industry?

Ofcom
Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. Ofcom works with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.

What frequency is used in the UK?

Range of 0 Hz – 8.215 THz

What frequency do UK police use?

4950 – 4990 MHz England and Wales only. 8400 – 8460 MHz 10·25 – 10·27 GHz For mobile emergency services (subject to MoD agreement).

Is 433MHz legal?

The FCC prohibits the operation of wireless microphones and similar devices (e.g., wireless intercoms, wireless in-ear monitors, wireless audio instrument links, and wireless cueing equipment) in the 700 MHz Band, i.e., 698 – 806 MHz. But the frequency for this UHF-938 wireless system is 433MHz . So it is legal .

Which is the correct order of the radio spectrum frequencies low to high?

Broadcast frequencies: Longwave AM Radio = 148.5 kHz – 283.5 kHz (LF) Mediumwave AM Radio = 525 kHz – 1710 kHz (MF) Shortwave AM Radio = 3 MHz – 30 MHz (HF)

Why is the radio spectrum limited?

The available radio-frequency (RF) spectrum below 10 GHz has become very limited because of the exponential increase in wireless data traffic during the last 15 years [1]. The wireless communication industry has responded to this challenge by using frequencies above 10 GHz in the millimeter wave region.

Who controls the media in the UK?

According to a 2021 report by the Media Reform Coalition, 90% of the UK-wide print media is owned and controlled by just three companies, Reach plc (formerly Trinity Mirror), News UK and DMG Media. This figure was up from 83% in 2019. The report also found that six companies operate 83% of local newspapers.

Who has the most 5G spectrum UK?

Ofcom’s first 5G spectrum auction was completed in April 2018, with EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all winning some spectrum. O2 acquired the most, winning all 40MHz of the 2.3GHz spectrum that was being auctioned (paying £205,896,000), as well as 40MHz of 3.4GHz spectrum (for which it paid £317,720,000).

What are the radio frequencies in the UK?

Under agreement with Ofcom and the Ministry of Defence, we are the band manager for several sets of radio spectrum frequencies, including: 1 117.975 – 137.000 MHz (VHF Aeronautical communications 2 960-1164 MHz (Distance Measuring Equipment and Secondary Surveillance Radar 3 2.7-2.9 GHz (Primary Surveillance Radar)

Who is responsible for Spectrum in the UK?

Its genesis is an Independent Audit of Spectrum Holdings, conducted by one of us (Cave) for Her Majesty’s Treasury in 2005.

How is the use of radio spectrum regulated in Europe?

Radio equipment and the use of radio spectrum are always subject to regulations, which are co-ordinated between National governments. In Europe, the 48 countries adopt ETSI European Standards (ENs) for radio equipment. The same 48 countries co-ordinate their National frequency regulations via the CEPT.

How is the radio spectrum used in aviation?

Radio spectrum covers the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used for a wide range of wireless telecommunications. Aviation is a major user of radio spectrum for communications, navigation and aeronautical surveillance (e.g. radar).