What this class licence lets you do
This class licence lets you operate earth stations that communicate with space station under a space or space receive licence.
It includes:
- satellite phones
- satellite dishes
- satellite equipment on ships
- remote sensing and asset tracking devices
To use satellite frequencies on an aircraft, you should read the aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence.
To use amateur satellite frequencies, you need an amateur apparatus licence.
Licence rules
You don't need to apply for a class licence or pay any fees.
But you must follow all the rules in the:
- Communication with Space Object Class Licence 2015
- Radiocommunications Act 1992
- space and space receive licences that apply to the space station
Frequencies you can use
You can only use the frequencies we have assigned to you in a:
If you want to use other frequencies, you may need to apply for a different apparatus licence.
Device rules and standards
The device or equipment you operate under the class licence must comply with our technical standards.
These include:
- some general standards – see Schedule 5 to the General Equipment Rules
- the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 2017
- the Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Standard – see Schedule 4 to the General Equipment Rules.
Read more about our technical standards including our general radiocommunications standards, the EMC standard and the EME standard.
If your device or equipment does not meet the rules in our technical standards, you will need a permit to supply, use or have it. This is separate from a licence. Find out about permits and fees under the General Equipment Rules.