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Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 399.40 — Regolamenti dwar Awtorizzazzjonijiet Ġenerali (Apparat tar-Radjokomunikazzjoni)

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GENERAL AUTHORISATIONS

(RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS)

GENERAL AUTHORISATIONS

(RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS) REGULATIONS

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The title of these regulations is the General Authorisations

(Radiocommunications Apparatus) Regulations.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for VHF Maritime Apparatus

1. This General Authorisation applies to any person installing

or using VHF Maritime Apparatus or any apparatus intended to be

used as a component part of that apparatus on board a ship

registered under the Merchant Shipping Act and, or the Fisheries

Conservation and Management Act with the exception of apparatus

installed permanently on ships which fall within the scope of the

SOLAS Convention.

2. In this Schedule unless the context otherwise requires

"AIS" means automatic identification system;

"competent authority" means the Authority or Transport Malta

or any other public entity as the Authority may consider appropriate;

"Department of Fisheries" means the competent authority

responsible for fisheries in Malta;

"digital selective calling" or "DSC" means a technique using

digital codes which enables a radio station to establish contact with,

and transfer information to, another station or group of stations, and

complying with the relevant recommendations of the International

Telecommunication Union (ITU) radiocommunication sector;

"private frequency" means a frequency which has been

assigned on an exclusive or shared basis to an individual or company

and which frequency is not in accordance with the VHF frequencies;

"ITU-R M.1084" means the most recent version of

Recommendation M.1084 of the ITU providing interim solutions for

improved efficiency in the use of the band 156-174 MHz by stations

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in the maritime mobile service;

"ITU-R M.1842" means the most recent version of

Recommendation M.1842 of the ITU describing the characteristics of

VHF radio systems and equipment used for the exchange of data and

electronic mail in the maritime mobile service RR Appendix 18

channels;

"ITU-R M.2092" means the most recent version of

Recommendation M.2092 of the ITU providing the technical

characteristics for a VHF data exchange system in the VHF maritime

mobile band;

"safety" means the transmission of an important navigational

or meteorological warning by means of the VHF maritime apparatus;

"SRC" means a short range certificate issued to candidates

passing an examination described in CEPT/ERC/Recommendation

31-04;

"unique identification number" means a unique 9-digit

identifier for a DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus;

"VHF frequencies" means the radio frequencies described in

the Annex to the First Schedule;

"VHF maritime handheld apparatus" means VHF maritime

apparatus either fitted with an antenna connector or an integral

antenna, or both, to be carried on a person or held in the hand;

"VHF maritime apparatus" means radiocommunications

apparatus that is intended to be installed and/or used from on board a

ship, which apparatus is capable to transmit and receive

communications on the VHF frequencies.

3. (1) Without prejudice to regulation 7 hereof, VHF

maritime apparatus having a detachable antenna shall only be

installed and, or used from on board a ship.

(2) VHF maritime apparatus having an integral antenna

shall only be used from on board a ship.

(3) VHF maritime handheld apparatus shall only be used

from on board a ship.

4. (1) Except in the case of search and rescue communications

and communications relating to the safety of navigation, a person

shall not operate VHF maritime apparatus unless that person

(a)

is qualified to operate such apparatus, or

(b) is operating such apparatus under the supervision of a

person who is qualified to operate that apparatus.

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(2) A person is qualified to operate VHF maritime apparatus

if he holds, as a minimum, an SRC, or holds a qualification

recognised by Transport Malta as being equivalent to an SRC

Provided that any such certificate or qualification shall

be available for inspection on the demand of any authorized officer at

all times when the VHF maritime apparatus is installed or used on

board a ship.

5. Any person under whose name a ship is registered with

Transport Malta or with the Department of Fisheries, shall be

responsible for any VHF maritime apparatus found to be installed

or used on board that ship.

6. (1)Any person enjoying a general authorisation in

accordance with this Schedule shall ensure that any ship from

where VHF maritime apparatus is installed or used, is assigned a

call sign by the competent authority, which call sign shall only be

used on the ship on which it is registered.

(2) The call sign shall remain with the ship for the duration

of its life regardless of changes of ownership or of ship name.

(3)

Any assigned call sign is not transferable between ships.

(4) A person operating VHF maritime apparatus shall use

the call sign assigned to the ship from which the VHF maritime

apparatus is being operated at the start of each transmission, or series

of transmissions.

7. (1)Any person enjoying a general authorisation in

accordance with this Schedule shall ensure that the ship from where

DSC enabled VHF maritime apparatus is installed or used, is

assigned an MMSI by the competent authority

Provided that such a person shall also ensure that the

VHF maritime apparatus is duly programmed with the assigned

MMSI

Provided further that the DSC enabled VHF maritime

apparatus programmed with the assigned MMSI shall only be used

from on board the ship associated with the same MMSI

Provided further that a person transferring or relocating,

however so described, a DSC enabled VHF maritime apparatus from

one ship to another, shall seek the approval of the competent

authority prior to installing and, or using the DSC enabled VHF

maritime apparatus on that other ship.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) shall not apply if the

DSC enabled VHF maritime apparatus is a VHF maritime handheld

apparatus.

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(3)

An assigned MMSI is not transferable between ships.

(4) The MMSI assigned by the competent authority shall not

be programmed into DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld

apparatus.

8. (1) A DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus shall

have an internal global navigation satellite system.

(2) Any person enjoying a general authorisation under this

Schedule shall ensure that a DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld

apparatus is assigned with a unique identification number by the

competent authority

Provided that such a person shall also ensure that the

assigned unique identification number is programmed into the DSC

enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus.

(3) A person transferring the ownership of a DSC enabled

VHF maritime handheld apparatus shall inform the competent

authority about any such transfer prior to effecting such transfer for

the purpose of updating the details relating to the unique

identification number.

9. (1) Without prejudice to any other requirements at law a

person shall, whether within or outside territorial waters, only

operate the VHF maritime apparatus in accordance with the

provisions of the Radio Regulations.

(2) VHF maritime apparatus operating in territorial waters

shall operate only on the VHF frequencies and shall not use any other

frequency and, or channel, however so described

Provided that a person who has been assigned a private

frequency may also operate a VHF maritime apparatus covered by

this General Authorisation on that frequency

Provided further that a person who has been assigned a

private frequency shall pay any applicable fees under the Fees

Ordinance or any other applicable law in force.

(3) VHF maritime apparatus operating outside territorial

waters shall only use those radio frequencies or channels, however so

described, which are allowed to be used in those waters and shall

observe any terms, conditions or limitations which could be

applicable in the same waters.

(4) VHF maritime apparatus shall, as a minimum, be able to

send and receive radiotelephony communications on

(a) the distress, safety and calling frequency 156.800 MHz

(channel 16);

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(b) the primary intership frequency 156.300 MHz

(channel 06);

(c) the intership navigation safety frequency 156.650

MHz (channel 13); and

(d) all the frequencies necessary for their service.

(5) In addition to the radio frequencies or channels, however

so described, listed in paragraph (4) hereof, DSC enabled VHF

maritime apparatus must also be able to send and receive emissions

on the frequency 156.525 MHz (channel 70).

(6) Without prejudice to the transmit power restrictions

which are established in the Annex to this Schedule, the transmit

carrier power level of VHF maritime apparatus shall not exceed 25

Watts

Provided that whenever possible, the VHF maritime

apparatus shall be set to operate on the low transmit power mode of

operation

Provided further that the VHF maritime apparatus shall

not be connected in any manner with amplifiers intended to increase

the transmit carrier power level.

(7) In using VHF maritime apparatus a person shall abide

with any instructions, however so described, related to

communications which could be given by the local authorities

responsible for the safety of navigation and search and rescue.

10. (1) A person shall ensure that the VHF maritime apparatus

is used minimally to reduce frequency occupancy

Provided that in using the said apparatus the person shall

ensure that priority is at all times given to distress and safety related

communications.

(2) In order to facilitate the reception of distress calls and

traffic, all transmissions on 156.800 MHz (channel 16) shall be kept

to a minimum and shall not exceed one minute.

(3) Before transmitting on the frequency 156.800 MHz

(channel 16) a person shall listen on this frequency for a reasonable

time to make sure that no distress traffic is being sent.

(4) All persons shall accept, with absolute priority and in all

instances, distress calls and messages regardless of their origin, and

shall reply in the same manner to such messages immediately taking

such action in regard thereto as may be required.

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ANNEX TO THE FIRST SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 9 of the First Schedule)

1. Table of the VHF Frequencies

Transmitting

Port operations and ship

frequencies (MHz)

movement

Public

Channel

Specific

Inter-

corres-

From

Single

Two

designator

provisions

ship

pondence

ship

coast

frequency

stations

156.025

160.625

x

156.050

160.650

x

156.075

160.675

x

156.100

160.700

x

156.125

160.725

x

156.150

160.750

x

156.175

160.775

x

156.200

160.800

x

156.225

160.825

x

156.250

160.850

x

156.275

160.875

x

f)

156.300

x

r)

160.900

156.325

160.925

x

156.350

160.950

x

h)

156.375

x

156.400

x

156.425

x

i)

156.450

x

156.475

x

h), q)

156.500

x

Digital selective calling for distress, safety and

f), j)

156.525

calling

q)

156.550

x

156.575

x

156.600

x

i)

156.625

x

k)

156.650

x

h), i)

156.675

x

156.700

x

156.725

x

g)

156.750

x

n), s)

156.775

x

f)

156.800

DISTRESS, SAFETY AND CALLING

n), s)

156.825

x

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g)

156.850

x

156.875

x

156.900

161.500

x

156.925

161.525

x

156.925

x

mm)

161.525

x

156.950

161.550

x

156.950

x

mm)

161.550

x

156.975

161.575

x

156.975

x

mm)

161.575

x

157.000

161.600

x

157.000

x

mm)

161.600

x

y), wa)

157.025

161.625

x

y), wa)

157.050

161.650

x

y), wa)

157.075

161.675

x

y), wa)

157.100

161.700

x

y), wa)

157.125

161.725

x

y), wa)

157.150

161.750

x

y), wa)

157.175

161.775

x

w), xx)

157.200

161.800

x

w)

157.200

(digital

only)

x

w)

161.800

(digital

only)

w), xx)

157.225

161.825

x

w)

157.225

(digital

only)

x

w)

161.825

(digital

only)

w), xx)

157.250

161.850

x

w)

157.250

(digital

only)

x

w)

161.850

(digital

only)

w), xx)

157.275

161.875

x

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x

w)

157.275

(digital

only)

x

w)

161.875

(digital

only)

w)

157.300

161.900

x

w)

157.300

w)

161.900

w)

157.325

161.925

x

w)

157.325

w)

161.925

zz)

157.350

x

z)

ASM 1

161.950

zz)

157.375

x

zz)

157.400

x

ASM 2

z)

162.000

zz)

157.425

x

AIS 1

f), l), p)

161.975

AIS 2

f), l), p)

162.025

Specific provisions

f)

The

frequencies

156.300 MHz

(channel 06),

156.525 MHz (channel 70), 156.800 MHz (channel 16), 161.975 MHz

(AIS 1) and 162.025 MHz (AIS 2) may also be used by aircraft

stations for the purpose of search and rescue operations and other

safety-related communication. The frequencies 156.525 MHz

(channel 70), 161.975 MHz (AIS 1) and 162.025 MHz (AIS 2) may

also be used by autonomous maritime radio devices Group A that

enhance the safety of navigation, using digital selective calling and/or

AIS technology. Such use should be in accordance with these

regulations.

g)

Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on board

communications in territorial waters, provided the effective radiated

power does not exceed 1 W.

h)

If so required, channels 10, 67 and 73 may also be used

for communication between ship stations, aircraft stations and

participating land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue

and anti-pollution operations in local areas under the applicable

provisions of the Radio Regulations.

i)

Channel 09 (156.450 MHz), channel 72 (156.625 MHz)

and channel 73 (156.675 MHz) are the preferred channels which may

be designated by the Authority for specific inter-ship, port operations

and ship movement for use by light aircraft and helicopters to

communicate with ships or participating coast stations in

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predominantly maritime support operations subject to the conditions

specified in the Radio Regulations.

j)

Channel 70 is to be used exclusively for digital selective

calling for distress, safety and calling.

k)

Channel 13 is designated for use on a worldwide basis as

a navigation safety communication channel, primarily for intership

navigation safety communications.

l)

Channels AIS 1 and AIS 2 are used for an automatic

identification system (AIS) capable of providing worldwide operation.

mm) Transmission on these channels is limited to coast

stations. All precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference

to channels AIS 1, AIS 2, ASM 1 and ASM 2.

n)

With the exception of AIS, the use of channels 75 and 76

should be restricted to navigation-related communications only and all

precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to

channel 16, by limiting the output power to 1 W.

p)

Channels AIS 1 and AIS 2 may be used by the mobile-

satellite service (Earth-to-space) for the reception of AIS

transmissions from ships.

q)

When using channels 10 and 11, all precautions should

be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 70.

r)

The frequency 160.900 MHz (channel 2006) is

designated for autonomous maritime radio devices Group B that do

not enhance the safety of navigation, using AIS technology in

accordance with these regulations.

s)

Channels 75 and 76 are also allocated to the mobile-

satellite service (Earth-to-space) for the reception of long-range AIS

broadcast messages from ships (Message 27).

w)

The frequency bands 157.1875-157.3375 MHz and

161.7875-161.9375 MHz (corresponding to channels: 24, 84, 25, 85,

26, 86, 1024, 1084, 1025, 1085, 1026, 1086, 2024, 2084, 2025, 2085,

2026 and 2086) are identified for the utilization of the VHF Data

Exchange System (VDES). The VDES terrestrial and satellite

components are described in the most recent version of

Recommendation ITU-R M.2092. These channels shall not be used for

feeder links. The channels may be merged using multiple 25 kHz

contiguous channels to form channel bandwidths of 50 kHz, 100 kHz

or 150 kHz. The channel usage is shown below

- The channels 1024, 1084, 1025 and 1085 are identified for

ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship communications, but

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ship-to-satellite and satellite-to-ship communications may be possible

without imposing constraints on ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and ship-

to-ship communications.

- The channels 2024, 2084, 2025 and 2085 are identified for

shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship communications, but ship-to-satellite

and satellite-to-ship communications may be possible without

imposing

constraints

on

shore-to-ship

and

ship-to-ship

communications.

- The channels 1026, 1086, 2026 and 2086 are identified for

ship-to-satellite and satellite-to-ship communications and are not used

by the terrestrial component of VDES.

- The channels 24, 84, 25 and 85 are identified for ship-to-shore

and shore-to-ship communications.

The Earth-to-space component of the VDES shall not cause any

harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, nor restrict future

development of, terrestrial systems operating in the same frequency

bands.

Until 1 January 2030, the channels 24, 84, 25, 85, 26 and 86

may also be used for analogue modulation described in the most recent

version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1084 subject to not causing

harmful interference to, or claiming protection from other stations in

the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions.

wa) The frequency bands 157.0125-157.1125 MHz and

161.6125-161.7125 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81 and

22) are identified for utilization of the digital systems described in the

most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 using

multiple 25 kHz contiguous channels.

The frequency bands 157.1375-157.1875 MHz and 161.7375-

161.7875 MHz (corresponding to channels: 23 and 83) are identified

for utilization of the digital systems described in the most recent

version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 using two 25 kHz

contiguous channels. The frequencies 157.125 MHz and 161.725 MHz

(corresponding to channel 82) are identified for the utilization of the

digital systems described in the most recent version of

Recommendation ITU-R M.1842.

The frequency bands 157.0125-157.1875 MHz and 161.6125-

161.7875 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81, 22, 82, 23 and

83) can also be used for analogue modulation described in the most

recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1084, subject to not

claiming protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service

using digitally modulated emissions and subject to co-ordination with

any affected administrations.

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xx)

As from 1 January 2024, channels 24, 84, 25 and 85 may

be merged in order to form a unique duplex channel with a bandwidth

of 100 kHz in order to operate the VHF Data Exchange System

(VDES) terrestrial component as described in the most recent version

of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092.

y)

These channels shall not be operated as single frequency

channels.

z)

Channels ASM 1 and ASM 2 are used for

application specific messages (ASM) as described in the most recent

version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092.

zz)

Channels 1027, 1028, 87 and 88 are used as single-

frequency analogue channels for port operation and ship movement.

2. Specific

national

channel

designation

of

VHF

frequencies

Transmitting frequencies (MHz)

Channel

design-

National designation

From ship

From coast

ator

stations

Pilotage and Mooring and

156.450

Pilot Launch

Mġarr Port Control (on a

primary basis)

156.500

Towage (on a secondary basis)

Navigational Warnings /

156.550

Weather Broadcasts

156.600

Valletta VTS

156.650

Terminals and Marinas

156.700

Marsaxlokk VTS

Navigational assistance /

157.000

161.600

special instructions to a

specific ship

Emergency operations / oil

157.100

161.700

pollution, etc.

156.425

Towage

156.475

Malta VTS

156.725

Towage

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(1) Unless the context otherwise requires any reference in

these regulations to "the Act" is a reference to the Electronic

Communications (Regulation) Act, and subject to the provisions of

subregulation (2), the provisions of article 28 of the said Act and

the provisions of article 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act shall apply

to these regulations.

(2)

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires

"the Authority" means the Malta Communications Authority;

"authorized officer" means any officer of the Authority, or any

other officer of any other public authority duly authorized in

accordance with the provisions of the Act to enforce compliance

with the Act and, or these regulations

Provided that for the purposes of any maritime radio-

communications apparata however so described "authorized

officer" includes any maritime radiocommunications inspector and,

or any officer duly authorized by the Authority for Transport in

Malta;

"the Community” means the European Communities;

"detachable antenna" means an antenna fixed to the

radiocommunications apparatus by means of an antenna connector and

detachable by the user of that apparatus;

"Directive 70/156/EEC" means the Council Directive of 6

February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member

States relating to the type approval of motor vehicles and their

trailers;

"Directive 98/34/EC" means the European Parliament and the

Council Directive of 22 June 1998 which lays down a procedure for

the provision of information in the field of technical standards and

regulations;

"Directive 2014/53/EU" means Directive 2014/53/EU of the

European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the

harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making

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available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive

2014/53/EU;

"distress and safety communications" means distress, urgency

and safety calls and messages;

"duty cycle" means the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the

maximum transmitter ‘on’ time on one carrier frequency, relative to

a one hour period;

"Dynamic Frequency Selection" or "DFS" means an interference

mitigation technique to avoid co-channel operation with other

electronic communications networks and, or services, and to ensure

a spread of the loading across the available spectrum of the

wireless access system under the field of view of a satellite to

reduce the aggregate emission levels at the satellites of the fixed

satellite service (feeder links) and earth exploration-satellite

service (active) from wireless access systems;

"Earth station" or "satellite terminal" means a station or terminal

located either on the Earth’s surface or within the major portion of

the Earth’s atmosphere and intended for communication

(a) with one or more space stations; or

(b) with one or more stations of the same kind by any

means of one or more reflecting satellites or other

objects in space;

"EAS" means electronic article surveillance;

"EASA" means the European Aviation Safety Agency;

"electronic communications network" has the same meaning as

defined in article 2 of the Act which network is used for the

provision of publicly available electronic communications services

including sound and television broadcasting;

"ETSI" means the European Telecommunications Standards

Institute;

"effective radiated power" or "e.r.p." means the product of the

power supplied to the antenna and its gain relative to a half-wave

dipole in a given direction;

"equivalent isotropically radiated power" or "e.i.r.p." means the

product of the power supplied to the antenna and the antenna gain

in a given direction relative to an isotropic antenna (absolute or

isotropic gain);

"fixed-satellite service" or "FSS" shall have the same definition as

in the National Radio Frequency Plan;

"frequency range of operation" means the portion of the radio

spectrum within which radiocommunications apparatus must

intentionally emit radio signals in order to fulfil its designated

function and performance;

"hand portable station" or "handheld station" means

radiocommunications apparatus either fitted with an antenna

connector or an integral antenna, or both, normally used on a stand-

alone basis, to be carried on a person or held in the hand;

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"harmful interference" means interference which endangers the

functions of a radio-navigation service or of other safety services or

which otherwise seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly

interrupts a radiocommunications service operated in accordance

with the applicable European Community law or Maltese Law;

"harmonised standard" means a technical specification adopted

by a recognised standards body under a mandate from the European

Commission in conformity with the procedures laid down in

Directive 98/34/EC for the purpose of establishing a European

requirement, compliance with which is not compulsory;

"ICNIRP" means International Commission on Non-Ionising

Radiation Protection;

"indoor use" means the use inside a building, including places

assimilated thereto such as an aircraft, in which the shielding will

typically provide the necessary attenuation to facilitate sharing

with other services;

"integral antenna" means an antenna that is permanently fixed to the

radiocommunications apparatus and not detachable by the user of that

apparatus;

"Intelligent Transport Systems" or "ITS" means a range of

systems and services, based on Information and Communication

technologies, including processing, control and positioning,

communication and electronics, that are applied to a road

transportation system;

"ITU" means the International Telecommunication Union;

"maximum e.i.r.p. density" means the highest signal strength

measured in any direction at any frequency within the defined

range;

"mean e.i.r.p." means the e.i.r.p. during the transmission burst

which corresponds to the highest power, if power control is

implemented;

"mean e.i.r.p. density" means the mean power measured with a 1

MHz resolution bandwidth, a root-mean-square (RMS) detector and

an averaging time of 1ms or less;

"the Minister" means the Minister responsible for

communications;

"MMSI" means maritime mobile service identity and is a unique 9-

digit identifier assigned by the Transport Malta or by any other

competent authority;

"mobile earth station" shall have the same meaning as in the

Radio Regulations;

"mobile satellite service" shall have the same meaning as in the

Radio Regulations;

"network access point" is a fixed terrestrial short range device in a

data network that acts as a connection point for the other short range

devices in the data network to service platforms located outside that

data network. The term data network refers to several short range

devices, including the network access point, as network components

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and to the wireless connections between them;

"on non-interference and non-protection basis" means that no

harmful interference may be caused to any other radiocommunication

service and that no claim may be made for protection of

radiocommunications apparatus to which a general authorisation under

these regulations applies against interference origination from

radiocommunication services;

"peak e.i.r.p. density" means the peak level of transmission

contained within a 50 MHz bandwidth centred on the frequency at

which the highest mean radiated power occurs. If measured in a

bandwidth of x MHz, this level is to be scaled down by a factor of

20log(50/x)dB;

"person" includes any body corporate and any body of persons

whether or not it has a legal personality distinct from that of its

members, which is in possession or control of any

radiocommunications apparatus in relation to which these

regulations may apply;

"Radio Equipment Regulations" means the Radio Equipment

Regulations;

"Radio Frequency Identification Devices" or "RFID" means

apparatus for, inter alia, tracking and identification of items by the

use of a radio system, consisting on the one hand of passive devices

(tags) mounted on items and, on the other, of transmitter or receiver

units (readers) which activate the tags and receive data back;;

"the Radio Regulations" means the Radio Regulations annexed

to, or regarded as being annexed to the most recent International

Telecommunication Convention which is in force at that time;

"radiodetermination" shall have the same meaning as in the

Radio Regulations;

"Regulation (EU) 2020/1070" means Commission Implementing

Regulation (EU) 2020/1070 of 20 July 2020 on specifying the

characteristics of small-area wireless access points pursuant to Article

57 paragraph 2 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European

Parliament and the Council establishing the European Electronic

Communications Code;

"RF worker" means any person acting for or on behalf of an

undertaking who may be or is exposed to radio frequency (RF)

radiation as a direct and necessary requirement of his work;

"ship" shall have the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping

Act;

"short-range device" or "SRD" means radiocommunications

apparatus which provides either unidirectional or bidirectional

communication and which receives and, or transmits over a short

distance at low power;"

"SOLAS Convention" shall have the same meaning as in the

Tonnage Regulations;

"territorial waters" or "territorial seas" shall have the same meaning

as defined in article 3 of the Territorial Waters and Contiguous Zone

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Act;

"transmit power control" or "TPC" refers to a technique in which

the transmitter output power is controlled resulting in reduced

interference to other networks;

"Transport Malta" means the Authority for Transport in Malta;

"ultra high frequency" or "UHF" means a frequency that exceeds

300 megahertz but does not exceed 3 gigahertz;

"undertaking" means a person authorised to provide electronic

communications networks and, or services or associated facilities

in accordance with the Electronic Communications (Regulation)

Act;

"urgency" in relation to a transmission, means the safety of a

ship, aircraft or person which or who requires urgent attention;

"vehicle" means any vehicle as defined in Directive 70/156/EEC;

"very high frequency" or "VHF" means a frequency that exceeds

30 megahertz but does not exceed 300 megahertz.

Part II

General provisions

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for Wireless Access Systems

1. This General Authorisation applies to any person

installing or using a wireless access system or any apparatus intended

to be used as a component part of that system.

2. In this Schedule unless the context otherwise requires

"data network" means several networked short-range devices

including the network access point as network components and the

wireless connections between them;

"EN 301 893" means version 2.1.1 of the harmonised European

standard for 5 GHz wireless access systems including radio local area

network covering the essential requirements of Article 3.2 of Directive

2014/53/EU;

"indoor use" means the use of apparatus inside a closed space

which will provide the necessary attenuation to facilitate sharing with

other radiocommunication services as determined in the Annex to this

Schedule;

"ITU-R M.1652" means the most recent version of

Recommendation M.1652 of the ITU on dynamic frequency selection

in wireless access systems including radio local area networks for the

purpose of protecting the radiodetermination service in the 5 GHz

band;

"low power indoor" or "LPI" means radiocommunications

apparatus falling within WAS/RLAN limited for use at indoor

locations only;

"mean equivalent isotropically radiated power (‘e.i.r.p.’)" means

e.i.r.p. during the transmission bursts which corresponds to the highest

power, if power control is implemented;

"narrowband apparatus" means radiocommunications apparatus

that operate in channel bandwidths below 20 MHz and which requires

a frequency hopping mechanism based on at least 15 hop channels to

operate at a value of in-band power spectral density (PSD) above 1

dBm/MHz;

"network access point" means a fixed terrestrial short-range

device that acts as a connection point for the other short-range devices

in the data network to service platforms located outside of the data

network;

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"UAS" means unmanned aircraft systems;

"very low power" or "VLP" means radiocommunications

apparatus falling within WAS/RLAN which may be used at both

indoor and outdoor locations;

"wideband

data

transmission

system"

means

radiocommunications apparatus that use wideband modulation

techniques to access the spectrum, including wireless access systems

such as radio local area networks and wideband short-range devices in

data networks;

"wireless access systems" includes a wireless data transmission

system and WAS/RLAN; and

"wireless access systems including radio local area networks" or

"WAS/RLAN" means broadband radio systems that allow wireless

access for public and private applications regardless of the underlying

network topology.

3. (1)

The minimum technical parameters of wireless

access systems shall be those specified in the Annex to this Schedule.

(2)

Any person enjoying this general authorisation may have

in his possession or under his control a wireless access system with

technical parameters different from those specified in the Annex to

this Schedule

Provided that in operating such wireless access systems the

person enjoying this general authorisation shall ensure compliance

with the technical parameters specified in the Annex to this Schedule.

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ANNEX TO THE SECOND SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 3 of the Second Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters for Wireless Access Systems

Table 1: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 800 / 900 MHz

frequency band

Frequency

Type of

Maximum

Additional

Other usage

band

radiocommunicati

transmit

parameters

restrictions

ons system

power limit

863-868

Wideband data

25 mW e.r.p.

Requirements on

transmission

techniques to access

system

spectrum and

mitigate

interference apply 1 .

Bandwidth

> 600 kHz and

≤ 1 MHz.

Duty cycle: ≤ 10%

for network access

points.

Duty cycle: ≤ 2.8%

otherwise.

917.4-919.4

Wideband data

25 mW e.r.p.

Requirements on

All apparatus

transmission

techniques to access

within the data

system

spectrum and

network shall be

mitigate

under the control

interference apply 1 .

of network access

points.

Bandwidth

> 600 kHz and

≤ 1 MHz.

All nomadic and

mobile apparatus

Duty cycle: ≤ 10%

within the data

for network access

network shall be

points.

controlled by a

Duty cycle: ≤ 2.8%

master network

in other cases.

access point.

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an appropriate level

of performance to comply with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU of the

European Parliament and of the Council shall be used. If relevant techniques are

described in harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been

published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level associated with

those techniques shall be ensured.

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Table 2: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 2400 – 2483.5 MHz

frequency band

Parameter

Technical conditions

Frequency band

2400-2483.5 MHz

Type

of

radiocommunications

Wideband data transmission system

system

Maximum transmit power

100 mW e.i.r.p.

limit for in-band emissions

100 mW/100 kHz e.i.r.p. density applies when

frequency hopping modulation is used.

Maximum power density

limit for in-band emissions

10 mW/MHz e.i.r.p. density applies when other

types of modulation are used.

Requirements on techniques to access spectrum

Additional parameters

and mitigate interference apply 1 .

Notes

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an

appropriate level of performance to comply with the essential requirements

of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

shall be used. If relevant techniques are described in harmonised standards

or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official

Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive 2014/53/EU,

performance at least equivalent to the performance level associated with

those techniques shall be ensured.

Table 3: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 5150-5250 MHz

frequency band

Parameter

Technical conditions

Frequency band

5150-5250 MHz

Type

of

WAS/RLAN

radiocommunications system

/ apparatus

Permissible operation

Indoor, including installations inside road

vehicles, trains and aircraft, and limited outdoor

use 1 .

Use by UAS is limited to within the 5170-5250

MHz band.

·

40 mW maximum mean e.i.r.p. applies

for installations inside train carriages

with an attenuation loss on average of

Maximum mean e.i.r.p. for

less than 12 dB and inside road

in-band emissions

vehicles.

·

200 mW for other installations.

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Maximum

mean e.i.r.p.

density

for

in-band

10 mW/MHz in any 1 MHz band

emissions

Requirements on techniques to access spectrum

Additional parameters

and mitigate interference apply 2 .

Notes

If used outdoors, the apparatus or system, however so described, shall not

be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a

fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna.

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an

appropriate level of performance to comply with the essential requirements

of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

shall be used. Where relevant techniques are described in harmonised

standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in

the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level

associated with those techniques shall be ensured.

Table 4: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 5250-5350 MHz fre-

quency band

Parameter

Technical conditions

Frequency band

5250-5350 MHz

Type

of

WAS/RLAN

radiocommunications system

/ apparatus

Permissible operation

Indoor use, limited to inside buildings only 1

Maximum mean e.i.r.p. for

200 mW

in-band emissions

Maximum mean e.i.r.p.

10 mW/MHz in any 1 MHz band

density for in-band emissions

Transmitter Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic

Frequency Selection (DFS).

Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if

they ensure at least an equivalent performance

Mitigation techniques to be

and level of spectrum protection in order to

used

comply with the corresponding essential

requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and

respect the technical requirements of this

Schedule.

TPC shall provide on average, a mitigation factor

of at least 3 dB on the maximum permitted output

Transmitter Power Control

power of the system; or, if transmitter power

(TPC)

control is not in use, then the maximum permitted

mean e.i.r.p. and the corresponding mean e.i.r.p.

density limit shall be reduced by 3 dB.

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DFS is described in ITU-R M.1652 to ensure

compatible operation with radiodetermination

systems.

The DFS mechanism shall also ensure that the

probability of selecting a given channel will be

the same for all available channels within the

bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz. The

intention is to provide, on average, a near-

uniform spread of the loading of the spectrum.

WAS/RLAN shall implement a DFS providing a

mitigation against interference to radar at least as

efficient as DFS described in EN 301 893.

Settings (hardware and/or software) of WAS/

Dynamic

Frequency

RLAN related to DFS shall not be accessible to

Selection (DFS)

the user if changing those settings results in

WAS/RLAN no longer being compliant with the

DFS requirements. This includes

a)

not allowing the user of the WAS/

RLAN to change the country of

operation and/or the operating

frequency band if that results in the

apparatus no longer being compliant

with the DFS requirements; and

b)

not accepting software and/or firmware

which results in the WAS/RLAN no

longer being compliant with the DFS

requirements.

Requirements on techniques to access spectrum

Additional parameters

and mitigate interference apply 2 .

Notes

Outdoor use and installations in road vehicles, trains and aircraft are not

permitted.

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an

appropriate level of performance to comply with the essential requirements

of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

shall be used. Where relevant techniques are described in harmonised

standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in

the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level

associated with those techniques shall be ensured.

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Table 5: Wireless Access Systems operating in the

5470-5725 MHz frequency band

Parameter

Technical conditions

Frequency band

5470-5725 MHz

Type

of

WAS/RLAN

radiocommunications system

/ apparatus

Permissible operation

Indoor and outdoor use, but

·

installations in road vehicles, trains

and aircraft are not permitted; and

·

installations for use by UAS are not

permitted.

Maximum mean e.i.r.p. for

1 W

in-band emissions

Maximum mean e.i.r.p.

50 mW/MHz in any 1 MHz band

density for in-band emissions

Transmitter Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic

Frequency Selection (DFS).

Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if

they ensure at least an equivalent performance

Mitigation techniques to be

and level of spectrum protection in order to

used

comply with the corresponding essential

requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and

respect the technical requirements of this

Schedule.

TPC shall provide on average, a mitigation factor

of at least 3 dB on the maximum permitted output

Transmitter Power Control

power of the system; or, if transmitter power

(TPC)

control is not in use, then the maximum permitted

mean e.i.r.p. and the corresponding mean e.i.r.p.

density limit shall be reduced by 3 dB.

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DFS is described in ITU-R M.1652 to ensure

compatible operation with radiodetermination

systems.

The DFS mechanism shall also ensure that the

probability of selecting a given channel will be

the same for all available channels within the

bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz. The

intention is to provide, on average, a near-

uniform spread of the loading of the spectrum.

WAS/RLAN shall implement a DFS providing a

mitigation against interference to radar at least as

efficient as DFS described in EN 301 893.

Settings (hardware and/or software) of WAS/

Dynamic Frequency

RLAN related to DFS shall not be accessible to

Selection (DFS)

the user if changing those settings results in

WAS/RLAN no longer being compliant with the

DFS requirements. This includes

a)

not allowing the user of the WAS/

RLAN to change the country of

operation and/or the operating

frequency band if that results in the

apparatus no longer being compliant

with the DFS requirements; and

b)

not

accepting

software

and/or

firmware which results in the WAS/

RLAN no longer being compliant with

the DFS requirements.

Requirements on techniques to access spectrum

Additional parameters

and mitigate interference apply 1 .

Notes

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an

appropriate level of performance to comply with the essential requirements

of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

shall be used. Where relevant techniques are described in harmonised

standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in

the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level

associated with those techniques shall be ensured.

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Table 6: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 5945-6425 MHz

frequency band for Low Power Indoor apparatus

Parameter

Technical conditions

Frequency band

5945-6425 MHz

Type

of

An LPI access point or bridge that is supplied

radiocommunications system

with power from a wired connection has an

/ apparatus

integrated antenna and is not battery powered.

An LPI client device that is connected to an LPI

access point or another LPI client device and may

or may not be battery powered.

Permissible operation

Restricted to indoor use, including in aircraft and

trains with metal-coated windows or similar

structures made of material with comparable

attenuation characteristics 1 .

Maximum mean e.i.r.p. for

23 dBm

in-band emissions

Maximum mean e.i.r.p.

10 dBm/MHz

density for in-band emissions

Maximum mean e.i.r.p.

density

for

out-of-band

-22 dBm/MHz

emissions below 5935 MHz

Requirements on techniques to access spectrum

Additional parameters

and mitigate interference apply 2 .

Notes

Outdoor use, including in road vehicles, is not permitted.

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an

appropriate level of performance to comply with the essential requirements

of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

shall be used. Where relevant techniques are described in harmonised

standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in

the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level

associated with those techniques shall be ensured.

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Table 7: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 5945-6425 MHz

frequency band for Very Low Power apparatus

Parameter

Technical conditions

Frequency band

5945-6425 MHz

Type

of

VLP that is portable apparatus and may include

radiocommunications

narrowband apparatus.

system / apparatus

Permissible operation

Indoors and outdoors but the use of installations

for use by UAS is not permitted.

Maximum mean e.i.r.p. for

14 dBm

in-band emissions

Maximum mean e.i.r.p.

1 dBm/MHz

density

for

in-band

10 dBm/MHz for narrowband apparatus

emissions

Maximum mean e.i.r.p.

-45 dBm/MHz until 31 December 2024 2

density for out-of-band

emissions below 5935 MHz

Requirements on techniques to access spectrum

Additional parameters

and mitigate interference apply 3 .

Notes

Outdoor use, including in road vehicles, is not permitted.

The appropriateness of this limit shall be subject to review by 31 December

2024. In the absence of justified evidence, a value of -37 dBm/MHz shall

apply from 1 January 2025.

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an

appropriate level of performance to comply with the essential requirements

of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

shall be used. Where relevant techniques are described in harmonised

standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in

the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level

associated with those techniques shall be ensured.

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Table 8: Wireless Access Systems operating in the 57-71 GHz

frequency band

Type of

Maximum

Additional

Other usage

radiocommunications

transmit power /

parameters

restrictions

system / apparatus

power density

limit

Wideband data

40 dBm e.i.r.p.

Requirements on

Fixed outdoor

transmission system

techniques to access

installations are

23 dBm/MHz

spectrum and

excluded.

e.i.r.p. density.

mitigate

interference apply 1 .

Wideband data

40 dBm e.i.r.p.

Requirements on

transmission system

techniques to access

23 dBm/MHz

spectrum and

e.i.r.p density.

mitigate

Maximum

interference apply 1 .

transmit power of

27 dBm at the

antenna port or

ports.

Wideband data

55 dBm e.i.r.p.

Requirements on

This set of usage

transmission system

techniques to access

conditions is

38 dBm/MHz

spectrum and

only available to

e.i.r.p density.

mitigate

fixed outdoor

Transmit antenna

interference apply 1 .

installations.

gain ≥ 30 dBi.

Techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference that provide an appropriate

level of performance to comply with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU

of the European Parliament and of the Council shall be used. If relevant techniques are

described in harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been

published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Directive

2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to the performance level associated with

those techniques shall be ensured.

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The Schedules to these regulations establish those general

authorizations for radiocommunications apparata whereby a person

is authorised to install or use any or all of the radiocommunications

apparata to which a general authorisation under these regulations

applies

Provided that a person shall in all instances comply with

any requirements stated in the Act and, or in these regulations as

may apply to the radiocommunications apparata covered by a

general authorization under these regulations.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for 24 GHz and 79 GHz Automotive

Short-Range Radar Radiocommunications Apparatus

1. This General Authorization applies to any person installing

or using automotive short-range radar apparatus or any apparatus

intended to be used as a component part of that apparatus.

2. In this Schedule

"24 GHz range radio spectrum band" means the 24.15 ± 2.50

gigahertz frequency band;

"79 GHz range radio spectrum band" means the frequency range

between 77 and 81 gigahertz;

"automotive short-range radar apparatus" means equipment

providing road vehicle-based radar functions for collision

mitigation and traffic safety applications;

"automotive short-range radar apparatus put into service in the

Community" means automotive short-range radar originally

installed or replacing one so installed in a vehicle which will be or

which has been registered, placed on the market or put into service

in the Community;

"Directive 2007/46/EC" means Directive 2007/46/EC of the

European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007

establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and

their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical

units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive);

"reference dates" means 30 June 2013 for the frequency between

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(1) Any person enjoying a general authorisation for any

radiocommunications apparatus to which these regulations apply,

shall comply at all times with any decisions, however so described,

taken by the Minister in relation to harmful interference and shall

ensure that any such radiocommunications apparatus at all times

complies with the applicable standards and is operated in

accordance with the applicable conditions in order to ensure that

such an operation does not cause harmful interference to other

radiocommunications apparatus.

(2) The use of the radiocommunications apparatus for which

these regulations apply, is on a non-interference and non-protected

basis.

(3) Any person enjoying a general authorisation for any

radiocommunications apparatus to which these regulations apply,

shall not hold the minister responsible, and where applicable the

Authority and, or any other competent public authority for any

alleged harmful interference received from other

radiocommunications apparatus.

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General Authorisation for Non-Specific Short-Range Devices

1. This Schedule shall apply to any person installing or using

non-specific short-range radiocommunications apparatus or any

apparatus intended to be used as a component part of that

apparatus.

2. In this Schedule "non-specific short-range devices" means

radiocommunications devices regardless of the application or the

purpose, which fulfil the technical conditions as specified for a

given frequency band in the Annex to this Schedule.

3. The minimum technical parameters of non-specific short

range radiocommunications apparatus shall be those specified in

the Annex to this Schedule.

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ANNEX

Substituted by

L.N. 98 of 2010;

(Paragraph 3 of the Fourth Schedule)

L.N. 224 of 2011;

L.N. 285 of 2015;

Amended by

L.N. 420 of 2018;

L.N.153 of 2019;

Substituted by

L.N. 150 of 2020.

Minimum Technical Parameters of Non-Specific Short -Range

Devices

Frequency band

Transmit power

Additional

Other usage

Frequency

limit/field

parameters

band

strength limit/

reference

power density

(informative)

limit

442.2-450.0 kHz

7 dBμA/m at

Channel spacing

This set of usage

10m

≥ 150 Hz

conditions is only

available for

person detection

and collision

avoidance

devices.

456.9-457.1 kHz

7 dBμA/m at

This set of usage

10m

conditions is only

available for

emergency

detections of

buried victims

and valuable

items devices.

13553-13567

10 mW e.r.p.

27c

kHz

26957-27283

10 mW e.r.p.

kHz

26990-27000

100 mW e.r.p.

Duty cycle limit

Model control

kHz

0.1%

devices may

operate without

duty cycle

restrictions.

27040-27050

100 mW e.r.p.

Duty cycle limit

Model control

kHz

0.1%

devices may

operate without

duty cycle

restrictions.

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27090-27100

100 mW e.r.p.

Duty cycle limit

Model control

kHz

0.1%

devices may

operate without

duty cycle

restrictions.

27140-27150

100 mW e.r.p.

Duty cycle limit

Model control

kHz

0.1%

devices may

operate without

duty cycle

restrictions.

27190-27200

100 mW e.r.p.

Duty cycle limit

Model control

kHz

0.1%

devices may

operate without

duty cycle

restrictions.

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(1) Any person enjoying a general authorisation for any

radiocommunications apparatus to which these regulations apply

shall comply with any radiation emission standards adopted and

p u b l i s h e d b y I C N I R P, a n y m a n d a t o r y s t a n d a r d s s e t b y t h e

competent authority responsible for the adoption of any such

standards and any other relevant standards as may be specified by

law.

(2) Any person enjoying a general authorisation for any

radiocommunications apparatus to which these regulations apply

shall comply with any decision however so described issued by the

Authority in relation to electromagnetic radiation and shall ensure

that all its radiocommunications apparatus at all times comply with

the technical and performance standards generally accepted by the

industry or as may be prescribed by the Authority in line with

national and European Union law, or accepted by the Authority as

being adequate to ensure the limitation of exposure of the general

public to electromagnetic fields.

(3) Any person enjoying a general authorisation for any

radiocommunications apparatus to which these regulations apply

shall ensure that its radiocommunications apparatus is not installed

or operated at a location and in a manner such as to be the cause of

the aggregate non-ionising radiation emissions exceeding the limits

published by the ICNIRP, any mandatory standards set by the

competent authority responsible for the adoption of any such

standards and any other relevant standards as may be specified by

law.

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General Authorisation for Radiocommunications Apparatus

intended to be used for Inductive Applications

1. This Schedule shall apply to any person installing or using

short-range radiocommunications apparatus intended to be used for

inductive applications or any apparatus intended to be used as a

component part of that apparatus.

2. In this Schedule "Short-range radiocommunications

apparatus intended to be used for inductive applications" means

apparatus that uses magnetic fields with inductive loop systems for

near field communications.

3. The minimum technical parameters of short-range

radiocommunications apparatus intended to be used for inductive

applications, shall be those specified in the Annex to this Schedule.

ANNEX TO THE FIFTH SCHEDULE

Substituted by

L.N. 98 of 2010;

(Paragraph 2 of the Fifth Schedule)

L.N. 193 of 2012;

L.N. 150 of 2020.

Minimum Technical Parameters of Short-Range

Radiocommunications Apparatus intended to be used for Inductive

Applications

Mandatory Parameters

Additional

Other usage

Frequency band

Field strength limit

parameters

72 dBμA/m at 10 metres

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(1) No person shall transmit or circulate false or deceptive

distress, urgency, safety or identification signals.

(2) Any person acting in breach of sub-regulation (1) shall, on

conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding twenty-five

thousand euro (€25,000).

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for Model Control

Radiocommunications Apparatus

1. This Schedule shall apply to any person installing or using

model control radiocommunications apparatus or any apparatus

intended to be used as a component part of that apparatus.

2. In this Schedule

"model control radiocommunications apparatus" means

radiocommunications apparatus designed or adapted for the

purpose of controlling (otherwise than by means of telephony) the

movement of a model vehicle, vessel or aircraft or a model of any

other type by means of the emission of electro-magnetic energy

from that apparatus and the reception of such energy by receiving

apparatus in the model.

3. The minimum technical parameters of model control

radiocommunications apparatus shall be those specified in the

Annex to this Schedule.

4. (1) In operating model control radiocommunications

apparatus any person shall at all times comply with these

regulations.

(2) The operation of model control radiocommunications

apparatus shall be limited to those sites or locations however so

described, established appropriately for this purpose by the

competent authorities. The use of model control

radiocommunications apparatus at any other site or location is

prohibited.

ANNEX TO THE SIXTH SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 3 of the Sixth Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters of Model Control

Radiocommunications Apparatus

Informative

Mandatory Parameters

Parameters

Additional

Recommended

Operating

Maximum power

technical and/

(harmonized)

frequency

limit

or usage

standard

restrictions

2 6 . 9 7 5 , 2 6 . 9 9 5 100 mW e.r.p.

Channel

EN 300 220

27.025, 27.045,

spacing:10 kHz

27.075, 27.095,

27.125, 27.145,

27.175, 27.195

27.225, 27.245

MHz

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Informative

Mandatory Parameters

Parameters

Additional

Recommended

Operating

Maximum power

technical and/

(harmonized)

frequency

limit

or usage

standard

restrictions

3 4 . 4 0 0 , 3 4 . 7 0 0 , 100 mW e.r.p.

Channel

EN 300 220

34.990, 35.000,

spacing:10 kHz

35.010, 35.020,

Usage limited

35.030, 35.040,

to

flying

35.050, 35.060,

models only

35.070, 35.080,

35.090, 35.100,

35.130, 35.140,

35.150, 35.160,

37.170, 35.180,

35.190, 35.200,

35.210, 35.220,

35.230, 35.300,

35.600 MHz

4 0 . 6 6 5 , 4 0 . 6 7 5 , 100 mW e.r.p.

Channel

EN 300 220

40.685, 40.695,

spacing:10 kHz

40.715, 40.725,

40.735, 40.765,

40.775 MHz

4 1 . 0 0 0 , 4 1 . 0 1 0 , 100 mW e.r.p.

Channel

EN 300 220

41.020, 41.030,

spacing:10 kHz

41.040, 41.050,

Usage limited

41.060, 41.070,

to

flying

models only

41.120, 41.130,

41.140, 41.150,

41.160, 41.170,

41.180, 41.190,

41.200 MHz

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(1) Nothing under these regulations shall absolve any

person from any requirement to obtain any other permits,

authorisations or licences, however so described, as may be

necessary under any other law affecting the installation and, or

operation of a radiocommunications apparatus to which these

regulations apply.

(2) Nothing in these regulations shall be construed as

exempting or absolving any person to comply with any other laws

or any decisions, however so described, as may be applicable.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for Low duty cycle /high reliability devices

1. This General Authorisation applies to any person installing

or using Low duty cycle /high reliability devices or any apparatus

intended to be used as a component part of these devices.

2. In this Schedule

"low

duty

cycle/high

reliability

devices"

means

radiocommunications apparatus that rely on low overall spectrum

utilisation and low duty cycle spectrum access rules to ensure highly

reliable spectrum access and transmissions in shared bands, which

include alarm systems that use radiocommunication for indicating an

alert condition at a distant location and social alarms systems that

allow reliable communication for a person in distress;

"alarms" means radiocommunications apparatus for indicating

an alert to a system or a person, as a main functionality, at a distant

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location;

"social alarms" means radiocommunications apparatus that

allow reliable communication for a person in distress.

3. The minimum technical parameters of low duty cycle /high

reliability devices shall be those specified in the Annex to this

Schedule.

ANNEX TO THE SEVENTH SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 3 of the Seventh Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters for Low duty

cycle /high reliability devices

Frequency

Transmit

Additional

Other usage

band

power limit/

parameters

field strength

limit/power

density limit

868.6-868.7

10 mW e.r.p.

Channel spacing

This set of usage

MHz

25 kHz.

conditions is only

The whole

available to alarms.

frequency band

may also be used

as a single channel

for high-speed

data transmission.

Duty cycle limit

1.0 %

869.2-869.25

10 mW e.r.p.

Channel spacing

This set of usage

MHz

25 kHz.

conditions is only

Duty cycle limit

available to social

0.1 %

alarms.

869.25-869.3

10 mW e.r.p.

Channel spacing

This set of usage

MHz

25 kHz.

conditions is only

Duty cycle limit

available to alarms.

0.1 %

869.3-869.4

10 mW e.r.p.

Channel spacing

This set of usage

MHz

25 kHz.

conditions is only

Duty cycle limit

available to alarms.

1 %

869.65-869.7

25 mW e.r.p.

Channel spacing

This set of usage

MHz

25 kHz.

conditions is only

Duty cycle limit

available to alarms.

10 %

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Deleted by Legal Notice 420 of 2018.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for High duty cycle/continuous transmission

devices

1. This General Authorisation applies to any person installing

or using high duty cycle/continuous transmission devices or any

apparatus intended to be used as a component part of these devices.

2. In this Schedule

"high duty cycle/continuous transmission devices" means

radiocommunications apparatus that rely on low latency and high

duty cycle transmissions, which includes devices for personal

wireless audio and multimedia streaming systems used for combined

audio/video transmissions and audio/video sync signals, mobile

phones, automotive or home entertainment system, wireless

microphones, cordless loudspeakers, cordless headphones, radio

devices carried on a person, assistive listening devices, in-ear

monitoring, wireless microphones for use at concerts or other stage

productions, and low power analogue FM transmitters.

3. The minimum technical parameters of high duty cycle/

continuous transmission devices shall be those specified in the Annex

to this Schedule.

ANNEX TO THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 3 of the Eighth Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters of High duty cycle/continuous

transmission devices

Frequency band

Transmit

power

Additional

Other usage parameters

limit/ field strength

parameters

limit/power density

limit

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The Minister may require any person to provide him with

any information regarding any radiocommunications apparatus in

the possession of or used by that person in relation to which

apparatus a general authorization under these regulations applies.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for DECT User Terminal Apparatus

1. (1) This Schedule applies to any person installing or using

DECT user terminal apparatus or any apparatus intended to be used

as a component part of that apparatus.

(2) In this Schedule "DECT" means digital enhanced cordless

telecommunications.

2. The minimum technical parameters of DECT user terminal

apparatus operating in the frequency band 1880-1900 MHz shall be

those specified in the Annex to this Schedule.

ANNEX TO THE NINTH SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 2 of the Ninth Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters of DECT user terminal apparatus

Frequency band

1880-1900 MHz

Channelling

1728 kHz

Maximum Transmit Power

250 mW peak e.r.p.

(peak power over time-slot)

Channel access and

Instant Dynamic Channel Selection

occupation rules

Recommended harmonized

EN 301 406

standard (Informative)

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An authorized officer may inspect radiocommunications

apparatus covered by a general authorization under these

regulations to ensure compliance with these regulations.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for PMR 446 Radiocommunications

Apparatus

1. This Schedule applies to any person installing or using

PMR 446 radiocommunications apparatus or any apparatus

intended to be used as a component of that apparatus.

2. In this Schedule unless the context otherwise requires

"PMR 446 radiocommunications apparatus" means hand

portable radiocommunications apparatus that uses integral antennas

only in order to maximise sharing and minimise interference.

3. (1) PMR 446 radiocommunications apparatus shall operate

i n p e e r- t o - p e e r m o d e a n d s h a l l n o t b e u s e d a s p a r t o f a n

infrastructure network or as a repeater.

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(2) The minimum technical parameters of PMR 446

radiocommunications apparatus shall be those specified in the Annex

to this Schedule.

ANNEX TO THE TENTH SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 3 of the Tenth Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters of PMR 446

radiocommunications apparatus

Transmit power limit/

Frequency band

field strength limit/

Other usage parameters

power density limit

446-446.2 MHz

500 mW e.r.p.

Techniques to access

spectrum and mitigate

interference that provide

at

least

equivalent

performance

to

the

techniques described in

harmonised

standards

adopted under Directive

2014/53/EU must be

used.

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(1) An

undertaking

which

intends

to

install

radiocommunications apparatus comprised in a wireless electronic

communications network shall, before doing so, submit to the

Authority a detailed report demonstrating the calculated or

measured background levels of electromagnetic fields and the

predicted increase in the levels of electromagnetic fields in any

areas accessible to the general public and to RF workers

respectively

Provided that the said detailed report shall also include

such technical information as the Authority may require.

(2) An undertaking shall, by not later than fourteen days

following the installation and bringing into operation of

radiocommunications apparatus comprised in a wireless electronic

communications network, notify such installation and operation to

the Authority

Provided that a modification to any of the characteristics of

such installation shall also be subject to the same notification

requirement.

(3) The notification under sub-regulation (2) shall be in such

form as the Authority may from time to time determine and shall as

a minimum include the following

(a) information on the installation location, including site

address, geographical location, height of site above sea

level and antenna height above ground level;

(b) contact information of the owner of the site where the

installation is located;

(c) information on the type of radiocommunications

apparatus and antennas;

(d) technical information of the transmission emanating

from the radiocommunications apparatus comprised in

a wireless electronic communications network,

including operating frequency, maximum conducted

transmitting power, antenna gain, maximum effective

radiated power, antenna radiation pattern and

modulation scheme;

(e) information on the antenna setup such as antenna

tilting (electrical and mechanical) and orientation;

(f) a report showing compliance with regulation 5 of Part

II; and

(g) information showing compliance with the Regulation

(EU) 2020/1070, as applicable.

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(Regulation 3)

General Authorisation for

apparatus using ultra-wideband technology

1. This Schedule applies to any person installing or using

radiocommunications apparatus using ultra-wideband technology or

any apparatus intended to be used as a component part of that

apparatus.

2. In this Schedule unless the context otherwise requires

"apparatus using ultra-wideband technology" or "UWB" means

apparatus incorporating, as an integral part or as an accessory,

technology for short-range radiocommunication, involving the

intentional generation and transmission of radio-frequency energy

that spreads over a frequency range wider than 50 MHz, which may

overlap several frequency bands allocated to radiocommunication

services;

"contact based UWB material sensing devices" means UWB

material sensing apparatus for which the UWB transmitter is only

switched on when in direct contact with the material under

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investigation;

"Directive 2007/46/EC" means Directive 2007/46/EC of the

European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007

establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and

their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical

units intended for such vehicles;

"indoors" means inside buildings or places in which the shielding

will typically provide the necessary attenuation to protect

radiocommunication services against harmful interference;

"LT1" means systems intended for general location tracking of

people and objects that can be put into service on an unlicensed

basis;

"maximum mean power spectral density" means the average

power per unit bandwidth (centred on that frequency) radiated in

the direction of the maximum level under the specified conditions

of measurement and which is specified as e.i.r.p. of the radio device

under test at a particular frequency;

"motor vehicle" has the same meaning as set out in Article 3(11)

of Directive 2007/46/EC;"non-contact based UWB material

sensing devices" means UWB material sensing apparatus for which

the UWB transmitter is only switched on when it is near the

investigated material and the UWB transmitter is directed towards

the material under investigation (for example manually by using a

proximity sensor or by mechanical design);

"on-board aircraft" means the use of radio links for

communications purposes inside an aircraft;

"peak power" means the power contained within a 50 MHz

bandwidth at the frequency at which the highest mean radiated

power occurs, radiated in the direction of the maximum level under

the specified conditions of measurement and which is specified as

e.i.r.p.;

"railway vehicle" has the same meaning as set out in Article

3(1)(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/643;

"Regulation (EU) 2018/643" means Regulation (EU) 2018/643

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on

rail transport statistics; and

"total power spectral density" means the average of the mean

power spectral density values measured over a sphere around the

measurement scenario with a resolution of at least 15 degrees.

3. Apparatus using ultra-wideband technology shall meet

the conditions set out in the Annex to this Schedule.

4. (a)

Apparatus using ultra-wideband technology

meeting the conditions specified in this Schedule shall be used indoors

or, if it is used outdoors, it is not attached to a fixed installation, a fixed

infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna.

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(b) Apparatus using ultra-wideband technology meeting the

conditions specified in this Schedule shall also be allowed in motor

and railway vehicles.

ANNEX TO THE ELEVENTH SCHEDULE

(Paragraph 3 of the Eleventh Schedule)

Minimum Technical Parameters of Apparatus using

Ultra-Wideband Technology

1. GENERIC ULTRA-WIDEBAND (UWB) USAGE

Technical requirements

Maximum peak

Frequency

Maximum mean power spectral

power (e.i.r.p.)

range

density (e.i.r.p.)

(defined in 50

MHz)

f ≤ 1.6 GHz

-90 dBm/MHz

-50 dBm

1.6 < f ≤ 2.7

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

GHz

2.7 < f ≤ 3.1

-70 dBm/MHz

-36 dBm

GHz

3.1 < f ≤ 3.4

-70 dBm/MHz

-36 dBm

GHz

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹or

0 dBm

DAA 2

3.4 < f ≤ 3.8

-80 dBm/MHz

-40 dBm

GHz

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹ or

0 dBm

DAA²

3.8 < f ≤ 4.8

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

GHz

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹ or

0 dBm

DAA²

4.8 < f ≤ 6 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

6 < f ≤ 8.5 GHz

-41.3 dBm/MHz

0 dBm

8.5 < f ≤ 9 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using DAA²

0 dBm

9 < f ≤ 10.6

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

GHz

f > 10.6 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

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(1)

Within the 3.1 GHz to 4.8 GHz band. The Low Duty Cycle (ʻLDCʼ)

mitigation technique and its limits are defined in clauses 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2

and 4.5.3.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302 065-1 V2.1.1. Alternative

mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure at least an equivalent

performance and level of spectrum protection in order to comply with

the corresponding essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and

respect the conditions specified in this Schedule.

(2)

Within the 3.1 GHz to 4.8 GHz and 8.5 GHz to 9 GHz bands. The

Detect and Avoid (ʻDAAʼ) mitigation technique and its limits are

defined in clauses 4.5.1.1, 4.5.1.2 and 4.5.1.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302

065-1 V2.1.1. Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they

ensure at least an equivalent performance and level of spectrum

protection in order to comply with the corresponding essential

requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and respect the conditions

specified in this Schedule.

2. LOCATION TRACKING SYSTEMS Type 1 (LT1)

Technical requirements

Maximum mean power

Maximum peak

Frequency

spectral

power (e.i.r.p.)

range

density (e.i.r.p.)

(defined in 50 MHz)

f ≤ 1.6 GHz

-90 dBm/MHz

-50 dBm

1.6 < f ≤ 2.7

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

GHz

2.7 < f ≤ 3.4

-70 dBm/MHz

-36 dBm

GHz

3.4 < f ≤ 3.8

-80 dBm/MHz

-40 dBm

GHz

3.8 < f ≤ 6.0

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

GHz

6 < f ≤ 8.5 GHz

-41.3 dBm/MHz

0 dBm

8.5 < f ≤ 9 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using DAA 1

0 dBm

9 < f ≤ 10.6

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

GHz

f > 10.6 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

(1)

The DAA mitigation technique and its limits are defined in clauses

4.5.1.1, 4.5.1.2 and 4.5.1.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302 065-2 V2.1.1.

Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure at least an

equivalent performance and level of spectrum protection in order to

comply with the corresponding essential requirements of Directive

2014/53/EU and respect the conditions specified in this Schedule.

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3. UWB DEVICES INSTALLED IN MOTOR AND

RAILWAY VEHICLES

Technical requirements

Maximum peak

Frequency

Maximum mean power

power (e.i.r.p.)

range

spectral density (e.i.r.p.)

(defined in 50 MHz)

f ≤ 1.6 GHz

-90 dBm/MHz

-50 dBm

1.6 < f ≤ 2.7

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

GHz

2.7 < f ≤ 3.1

-70 dBm/MHz

-36 dBm

GHz

3.1 < f ≤ 3.4

-70 dBm/MHz

-36 dBm

GHz

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹ +

≤0 dBm

e.l. 4

or

≤0 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using TPC³+

DAA² + e.l. 4

3.4 < f ≤ 3.8

-80 dBm/MHz

-40 dBm

GHz

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹ +

≤0 dBm

e.l. 4

or

≤0 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using

TPC³+DAA² + e.l. 4

3.8 < f ≤ 4.8

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

GHz

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹ +

≤0 dBm

e.l. 4

or

≤0 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using

TPC³+DAA² + e.l. 4

4.8 < f ≤ 6 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

6 < f ≤ 8.5 GHz

-53.3 dBm/MHz

-13.3 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using LDC¹ +

≤0 dBm

e.l. 4

or

≤0 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using

TPC³+e.l. 4

8.5 < f ≤ 9 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

or

-41.3 dBm/MHz using

≤0 dBm

TPC³+DAA² + e.l. 4

9 < f ≤ 10.6

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

GHz

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f > 10.6 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

(1)

The LDC mitigation technique and its limits are defined in clauses

4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2 and 4.5.3.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302 065-3 V2.1.1.

Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure at least an

equivalent performance and level of spectrum protection in order to

comply with the corresponding essential requirements of Directive

2014/53/EU and respect the conditions specified in this Schedule.

(2)

The DAA mitigation technique and its limits are defined in clauses

4.5.1.1, 4.5.1.2 and 4.5.1.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302 065-3 V2.1.1.

Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure at least an

equivalent performance and level of spectrum protection in order to

comply with the corresponding essential requirements of Directive

2014/53/EU and respect the conditions specified in this Schedule.

(3)

The Transmit Power Control (ʻTPCʼ) mitigation technique and its limits

are defined in clauses 4.7.1.1, 4.7.1.2 and 4.7.1.3 of ETSI Standard EN

302 065-3 V2.1.1. Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if

they ensure at least an equivalent performance and level of spectrum

protection in order to comply with the corresponding essential

requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and respect the conditions

specified in this Schedule.

(4) The exterior limit (e.l.) ≤ -53.3 dBm/MHz is required. The exterior limit

is defined in clauses 4.3.4.1, 4.3.4.2 and 4.3.4.3 of ETSI Standard EN

302 065-3 V2.1.1. Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if

they ensure at least an equivalent performance and level of spectrum

protection in order to comply with the corresponding essential

requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and respect the conditions

specified in this Schedule.

Technical requirements to be used within the bands 3.8-4.2 GHz

and 6-8.5 GHz for vehicular access systems using trigger-before-

transmit are defined in the following table

Technical requirements

Maximum mean power

Maximum peak

Frequency

spectral

power (e.i.r.p.)

range

density (e.i.r.p.)

(defined in 50 MHz)

3.8 < f ≤ 4.2

-41.3 dBm/MHz with trigger-

0 dBm

GHz

before-transmit operation and

LDC ≤ 0.5% (in 1hour)

6 < f ≤ 8.5 GHz

-41.3 dBm/MHz with trigger-

0 dBm

before-transmit operation and

LDC ≤ 0.5% (in 1hour) or TPC

‘Trigger-before-transmit’ mitigation is defined as a UWB

transmission that is only initiated when necessary, specifically

where the system indicates that UWB devices are nearby. The

communication is either triggered by a user or by the vehicle. The

subsequent communication can be considered as ‘triggered

communication’. The existing LDC mitigation applies (or

alternatively TPC in the 6 GHz to 8.5 GHz range). An exterior

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limit requirement must not be applied when using the trigger-

before-transmit mitigation technique for vehicular access systems.

Trigger-before-transmit mitigation techniques that provide an

appropriate level of performance in order to comply with the

essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU shall be used for

vehicular access systems. If relevant techniques are described in

harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have

been published in the Official Journal of the European Union under

Directive 2014/53/EU, performance at least equivalent to these

techniques shall be ensured. These techniques shall respect the

conditions specified in this Schedule.

4. UWB ONBOARD AIRCRAFT

The values for maximum mean power spectral density (e.i.r.p.) and

maximum peak power (e.i.r..p.) for short-range devices using UWB

technology, with or without use of mitigation techniques are listed

in the table below

Technical requirements

Frequency

Maximum

Maximum peak

Requirements for

range

mean power

power

mitigation

spectral

techniques

(e.i.r.p.)

density

(defined in 50

(e.i.r.p.)

MHz)

f ≤ 1.6 GHz

-90 dBm/

-50 dBm

MHz

1.6 < f ≤ 2.7 GHz

-85 dBm/

-45 dBm

MHz

2.7 < f ≤ 3.4 GHz

-70 dBm/

-36 dBm

MHz

3.4 < f ≤ 3.8 GHz

-80 dBm/

-40 dBm

MHz

3.8 < f ≤ 6.0 GHz

-70 dBm/

-30 dBm

MHz

6.0 < f ≤ 6.650

-41.3 dBm/

0 dBm

GHz

MHz

6.650 < f ≤

-62.3 dBm/

-21 dBm

notch of 21 dB

6.6752 GHz

MHz

should be

implemented to

meet the -62.3

dBm/MHz¹ level

6.6752 < f ≤ 8.5

-41.3 dBm/

0 dBm

7.25 to 7.75 GHz

GHz

MHz

(FSS and MetSat

(7.45 to 7.55 GHz)

protection) 1, 2

7.75 to 7.9 GHz

(MetSat

protection) 1,3

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8.5 < f ≤ 10.6

-65 dBm/

-25 dBm

GHz

MHz

f > 10.6 GHz

-85 dBm/

-45 dBm

MHz

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Alternative mitigation techniques, such as the use of shielded

portholes, may be used if they ensure at least an equivalent

performance.

(2) 7.25 to 7.75 GHz (Fixed Satellite Service) and 7.45 to 7.55 GHz

(Meteorological Satellite) protection

-51.3 - 20*log 10 (10[km]/x[km])(dBm/MHz) for heights above ground

of over 1000 m, where x is the aircraft height above ground in

kilometres, -71.3 dBm/MHz for heights above ground of 1000 m and

below.

(3)

7.75 to 7.9 GHz (Meteorological Satellite) protection

-44.3 - 20*log 10 (10 [km]/x [km]) (dBm/MHz) for heights above

ground of over 1000 m, where x is the aircraft height above ground in

kilometres, and -64.3 dBm/MHz for heights above ground of 1000 m

and below.

5. MATERIAL SENSING

DEVICES

USING

UWB

TECHNOLOGY

Material sensing devices based on UWB technology shall comply

either with the generic UWB conditions set out in section 1 of this

Schedule or with the specific limits for material sensing devices set

out in sections 5.1 and 5.2 hereof.

The generic UWB conditions set out in section 1 of this Schedule

excludes fixed outdoor installations. Emissions radiated by a

material sensing device must not exceed the limits of the regulation

for generic UWB usage specified in section 1. Material sensing

devices must fulfil the requirements of mitigation techniques

specified for the generic use of UWB in section 1.

The specific limits for material sensing devices including the

mitigation techniques are listed in the following tables. Emissions

radiating from material sensing devices permitted under this

Schedule must be kept to a minimum and in any case not exceed

the emission limits within the following tables. Compliance with

the specific limits must be ensured by the device placed on a

representative structure of the investigated material. The specific

limits listed in the following tables are applicable in all

environments for material sensing devices, except those to which

note 5 of these tables, which excludes fixed outdoor installation in

certain applicable frequency ranges, applies.

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5.1

Contact based material sensing devices

The specific limits for maximum mean power spectral density

(e.i.r.p.) and maximum peak power (e.i.r.p.) for contact based

material sensing devices using UWB technology are defined in the

table below.

Technical requirements for contact based UWB material sensing devices

Frequency

Maximum mean power spectral

Maximum peak power

range

density (e.i.r.p.)

(e.i.r.p.)

(defined in 50 MHz)

f ≤ 1.73 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

(see note 1)

1.73 < f ≤ 2.2

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

GHz

2.2 < f ≤ 2.5 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

2.5 < f ≤ 2.69

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

GHz

(see notes 1 and 2)

2.69< f ≤ 2.7

-55 dBm/MHz

-15 dBm

GHz

(see note 3)

(see note 4)

2.7 < f ≤ 2.9 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

(see note 1)

2.9 < f ≤ 3.4 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

(see note 1, 6 and 7)

3.4 < f ≤ 3.8 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

(see note 4)

(see notes 2,6 and 7)

3.8 < f ≤ 4.8 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

(see notes 6 and 7)

4.8 < f ≤ 5.0 GHz

-55 dBm/MHz

-15 dBm

(see note 4)

(see notes 2 and 3)

5.0 < f ≤ 5.25

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

GHz

5.25<f

≤

5.35

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

GHz

5.35<f ≤ 5.6 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

5.6<f ≤ 5.65 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

5.65<f≤5.725

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

GHz

5.725<f≤6.0 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-10 dBm

6.0<f≤8.5 GHz

-41.3 dBm/MHz

0 dBm

(see note 5)

8.5<f≤9.0 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

(see note 7)

9.0<f≤10.6 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

f > 10.6 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

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(1)

Devices using the Listen Before Talk (ʻLBTʼ) mechanism are permitted to

operate in the 1.215 GHz to 1.73 GHz frequency range with a maximum mean

e.i.r.p. spectral density of -70 dBm/MHz and in the 2.5 GHz to 2.69 GHz and 2.7

GHz to 3.4 GHz frequency ranges with a maximum mean e.i.r.p. spectral density

of -50 dBm/MHz and a maximum peak e.i.r.p. of -10 dBm/50 MHz. The LBT

mechanism is defined in clauses 4.5.2.1, 4.5.2.2 and 4.5.2.3 of ETSI Standard

EN 302 065-4 V1.1.1. Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they

ensure at least an equivalent performance and level of spectrum protection in

order to comply with the corresponding essential requirements of Directive

2014/53/EU and respect the conditions specified in this Schedule.

(2)

To protect the radio services, non-fixed installations must fulfil the following

requirement for total radiated power

(a) In the 2.5 GHz to 2.69 GHz and 4.8 GHz to 5 GHz frequency ranges, the total

power spectral density must be 10 dB below the maximum e.i.r.p. spectral

density.

(b) In the 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz frequency range, the total power spectral density

must be 5 dB below the maximum e.i.r.p. spectral density.

(3)

To protect the Radio Astronomy Service (RAS) in the 2.69 GHz to 2.7 GHz and

4.8 GHz to 5 GHz bands, the total power spectral density must be below -

65 dBm/MHz.

(4)

Limitation of the Duty Cycle to 10% per second.

(5)

No fixed outdoor installation is permitted.

(6)

Within the 3.1 GHz - 4.8 GHz band, devices implementing LDC mitigation

technique are permitted to operate with a maximum mean e.i.r.p. spectral density

of -41.3 dBm/MHz and a maximum peak e.i.r.p. of 0 dBm defined in 50 MHz.

The LDC mitigation technique and its limits are defined in clauses 4.5.3.1,

4.5.3.2 and 4.5.3.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302 065-1 V2.1.1. Alternative

mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure at least an equivalent

performance and level of spectrum protection in order to comply with the

corresponding essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and respect the

conditions specified in this Schedule. When LDC is implemented, note 5

applies.

(7)

Within the 3.1 GHz - 4.8 GHz and 8.5 GHz - 9 GHz bands, devices

implementing DAA mitigation technique are permitted to operate with a

maximum mean e.i.r.p. spectral density of -41.3 dBm/MHz and a maximum

peak e.i.r.p. of 0 dBm defined in 50 MHz. The DAA mitigation technique and its

limits are defined in clauses 4.5.1.1, 4.5.1.2 and 4.5.1.3 of ETSI Standard EN

302 065-1 V2.1.1. Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure

at least an equivalent performance and level of spectrum protection in order to

comply with the corresponding essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU

and respect the conditions specified in this Schedule. When DAA is

implemented, note 5 applies.

5.2

Non-contact based material sensing devices

The specific limits for maximum mean power spectral density

(e.i.r.p.) and maximum peak power (e.i.r.p.) for non-contact based

material sensing devices using UWB technology are defined in the

table below.

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Technical requirements for non-contact based UWB material sensing devices

Frequency

Maximum mean power spectral

Maximum peak power

range

density (e.i.r.p.)

(e.i.r.p.)

(defined in 50 MHz)

f ≤ 1.73 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-60 dBm

(see note 1)

1.73 < f ≤ 2.2

-70 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

GHz

2.2 < f ≤ 2.5 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

2.5 < f ≤ 2.69

-65 dBm/MHz

-40 dBm

GHz

(see notes 1 and 2)

2.69< f ≤ 2.7

-70 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

GHz

(see note 3)

(see note 4)

2.7 < f ≤ 2.9 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

(see note 1)

2.9 < f ≤ 3.4 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

(see note 1, 6 and 7)

3.4 < f ≤ 3.8 GHz

-70 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

(see note 4)

(see notes 2,6 and 7)

3.8 < f ≤ 4.8 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

(see notes 6 and 7)

4.8 < f ≤ 5.0 GHz

-55 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

(see note 4)

(see notes 2 and 3)

5.0 < f ≤ 5.25

-55 dBm/MHz

-30 dBm

GHz

5.25<f

≤

5.35

-50 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

GHz

5.35<f ≤ 5.6 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

5.6<f ≤ 5.65 GHz

-50 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

5.65<f≤5.725

-65 dBm/MHz

-40 dBm

GHz

5.725<f≤6.0 GHz

-60 dBm/MHz

-35 dBm

6.0<f≤8.5 GHz

-41.3 dBm/MHz

0 dBm

(see note 5)

8.5<f≤9.0 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

(see note 7)

9.0<f≤10.6 GHz

-65 dBm/MHz

-25 dBm

f > 10.6 GHz

-85 dBm/MHz

-45 dBm

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(1)

Devices using the LBT mechanism are permitted to operate in the 1.215 GHz to

1.73 GHz frequency range with a maximum mean e.i.r.p. spectral density of -

70 dBm/MHz and in the 2.5 GHz to 2.69 GHz and 2.7 GHz to 3.4 GHz

frequency ranges with a maximum mean e.i.r.p. spectral density of -50 dBm/

MHz and a maximum peak e.i.r.p of -10 dBm/50 MHz. The LBT mechanism is

defined in clauses 4.5.2.1, 4.5.2.2 and 4.5.2.3 of ETSI Standard EN 302 065-4

V1.1.1. Alternative mitigation techniques may be used if they ensure at least an

equivalent performance and level of spectrum protection in order to comply with

the corresponding essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and respect

the conditions specified in this Schedule.

(2)

To protect the radio services, non-fixed installations must fulfil the following

requirement for total radiated power

(a) In the 2.5 GHz to 2.69 GHz and 4.8 GHz to 5 GHz frequency ranges, the total

power spectral density must be 10 dB below the maximum e.i.r.p. spectral

density.

(b) In the 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz frequency range, the total power spectral density

must be 5 dB below the maximum e.i.r.p. spectral density.

(3)

To protect the Radio Astronomy Service (RAS) in the 2.69 GHz to 2.7 GHz and

4.8 GHz to 5 GHz bands, the total power spectral density must be below -65

dBm/MHz.

(4)

Limitation of the Duty Cycle to 10% per second.

(5)

No fixed outdoor installation is permitted.

(6)

Within the 3.1 GHz to 4.8 GHz band, devices implementing LDC mitigation