The RSGB EMF consultation response guide says:<\/p>\n However RSGB does not agree with Ofcom\u2019s proposals to implement that principle by adding a major new enforceable condition to Amateur licences. We believe this would be:<\/em><\/p>\n 1. In breach of statutory general duties<\/em> 2. Not objectively justifiable<\/em> 3. Inadequate with respect to the requirement for impact assessments<\/em> 4. Disproportionate and Discriminatory<\/em> The RSGB recommends you acknowledge the need for ICNIRP guidelines but to state that the proposals from Ofcom are not proportionate for amateur licensees.<\/p>\n More details on the consultation and the Response Guide to help you with your response along with a copy of the RSGB\u2019s response can be found at Responses must be submitted to Ofcom before the consultations closes on June 12.<\/p>\n Ofcom Consultation PDF: Proposed measures to require compliance with international guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) Ofcom Consultation page Get The Details…<\/a> Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The RSGB EMF consultation response guide says:<\/p>\n However RSGB does not agree with Ofcom\u2019s proposals to implement that principle by adding a major new enforceable condition to Amateur licences. We believe this would be:<\/em><\/p>\n 1. In breach of statutory general duties<\/em> 2. Not objectively justifiable<\/em>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ukamsat.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/02\/ofcom-logo-col-t.jpg\"){kind=logo}
<\/a>Ofcom are proposing to impose onerous new licence conditions and mandatory guidance on all licensees (not just amateurs) who are able to transmit >10W EIRP, prompted by recent but unjustified 5G concerns etc.<\/p>\n
\nThe Communications Act 2003 and the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 together require that regulations made by Ofcom:<\/em>
\n\u2022 Must be proportionate, objectively justifiable, and targeted only at cases in which action is needed;<\/em>
\n\u2022 Must not impose burdens which are unnecessary;<\/em>
\nThere would also be a danger of double regulation with what is normally a HSE\/PHE matter.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The Amateur licences include a long-standing requirement that safety precautions should be taken against \u201cradio frequency radiation\u201d which is accepted by Public Health England (PHE), and the NRPB before it, as being proportionate to the low levels of risk arising from Amateur Radio activities.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The document contains no impact assessment of any kind.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nWe emphasise that all impacts upon Amateur Radio will be disproportionate to the related risks of harm.<\/em>
\n\u2022 They will be extremely disruptive to the Amateur Service and Amateur Satellite Service<\/em>
\n\u2022 They fall most heavily upon the very large numbers of non-commercial licensed spectrum users many of whom lack the resources to make the assessments demanded.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.rsgb.org\/emf<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0013\/190003\/emf-condoc.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/consultations-and-statements\/category-1\/limiting-exposure-to-emf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nm5aka AMSAT-UK<\/p>\nOfcom EMF Consultation: Your response needed by Friday, June 12<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
<\/a>Ofcom are proposing to impose onerous new licence conditions and mandatory guidance on all licensees (not just amateurs) who are able to transmit >10W EIRP, prompted by recent but unjustified 5G concerns etc.<\/p>\n
The Communications Act 2003 and the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 together require that regulations made by Ofcom:<\/em>
\u2022 Must be proportionate, objectively justifiable, and targeted only at cases in which action is needed;<\/em>
\u2022 Must not impose burdens which are unnecessary;<\/em>
There would also be a danger of double regulation with what is normally a HSE\/PHE matter.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u2022 The Amateur licences include a long-standing requirement that safety precautions should be taken against \u201cradio frequency radiation\u201d which is accepted \u2026 Continue reading