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Key documents
Correction to the paper
The original consultation paper omitted a paragraph explaining our proposal to change the duty cycle.
The paragraph ‘Identification of a CB radio – additional duty cycle’ has now been added to page 4. We apologise for any inconvenience.
The issue
The CB class licence authorises the operation of CB stations. We think it plays an important role in the regulatory arrangements for CB radio. We propose to remake it with minor changes. The changes recognise technological and other developments since the CB class licence was made.
We are also seeking views on 2 other matters to inform our future approach. Those are the use of:
- the emergency call channels (HF channel 9 and UHF channels 5 and 35)
- the data transmission channels (UHF channels 22 and 23).
You can find details of the proposal to remake the CB class licence and above issues in the consultation paper. A copy of the draft Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2025 is also available.
Have your say
We invite your feedback about the proposals in this consultation.
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