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Radio navigation satellite service class licence

This class licence lets you use radio navigation satellite service receivers. These are commonly called GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers.

What this class licence lets you do

This class licence lets you use radio navigation satellite service (RNSS) receivers.

These are commonly called GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers.

You can only receive RNSS signals on the frequencies listed in the class 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:

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.

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