Radiocommunications licences

Find out how to perform these licensing tasks and find the answer to some common questions

Understand the different categories of radiocommunications licences

Understand more about licences and who can help

You can manage your radiocommunications licence online

View our available call signs

Use this form to update your details as a radiocommunications licensee.

Find out more about licences and qualifications for amateurs

A class licence lets you operate common devices on shared frequencies. You don't need to apply or pay a fee

An apparatus licence lets you operate the devices you get a licence for. We usually give them for 1 year

A spectrum licence lets you use multiple devices in an area and frequency range. We usually auction them

About the RRL and how to use it

Information about radiocommunications licences and licensees

Apply to access banned equipment for research, development and manufacturing

Find out about licences and rules for satellites and space systems

Exemptions provide controlled access to banned equipment. Understand if you’re eligible for an exemption.