General functions of OFCOM in relation to radio spectrum
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Source
Communications Act 2003 Chapter 2 — Spectrum use
General functions relating to spectrum use
United Kingdom Plan for Frequency Authorisation
153
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Duties of OFCOM when carrying out spectrum functions
154
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Advisory service in relation to interference
155
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Directions with respect to the radio spectrum
156
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Procedure for directions under s. 156
157
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Reservation of spectrum for multiplex use
Special duty in relation to television multiplexes
158
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Recognised spectrum access
Grant of recognised spectrum access
159
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Effect of grant of recognised spectrum access
160
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Charges in respect of grants of recognised spectrum access
161
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Conversion into and from wireless telegraphy licences
162
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Crown use of the radio spectrum
Payments for use of radio spectrum by the Crown
163
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Limitations and exemptions applied to spectrum use
Limitations on authorised spectrum use
164
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Terms etc. of wireless telegraphy licences
165
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Exemption from need for wireless telegraphy licence
166
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Award and transfer of licences
Bidding for wireless telegraphy licences
167
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Spectrum trading
168
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Variation and revocation of licences
Variation and revocation of wireless telegraphy licences
169
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Wireless telegraphy register
Wireless telegraphy register
170
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Information requirements
Information requirements in relation to wireless telegraphy licences
171
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Criminal proceedings etc.
Contraventions of conditions for use of wireless telegraphy
172
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Meaning of “ repeated contravention ” in s. 172
173
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Procedure for prosecutions of wireless telegraphy offences
174
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Special procedure for contraventions by multiplex licence holders
175
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Amount of penalty under s. 175
176
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“ Relevant amount of gross revenue ” for the purposes of s. 176
177
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Proceedings for an offence relating to apparatus use
178
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Modification of penalties for certain wireless telegraphy offences
179
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Fixed penalties for certain wireless telegraphy offences
180
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Power of arrest
181
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Forfeiture etc. of restricted apparatus
182
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Construction of 1949 Act
Modification of definition of “ undue interference ”
183
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Modification of definition of “ wireless telegraphy ”
184
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