via the RSGB: Ofcom amateur radio consultation statement

Ofcom has just released a document that sets out its “decision to update the amateur radio licensing framework to ensure the policies and licences meet the needs of today and tomorrow’s radio amateurs, while streamlining the licensing process“.

Alongside the statement, it has published a Summary of the Changes (PDF, 166.4 KB); this gives a high level overview of the policy changes Ofcom has made to the amateur radio licensing framework.

Ofcom has also published its General Notice, giving notice of its proposal to vary all amateur radio licences.