Date:04/06/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/06/04/stories/2005060402170500.htm

Back No licence needed for Citizen band equipment

Our Bureau

New Delhi , June 3

THE Government has decided to de-license the use of low power devices (1 miliwatt) for electronically operated cranes on selected frequencies and use of low power equipment in the frequency brand 26.957-27.283 MHz commonly known as Citizen Band, according to an official release.

Persons who are using Citizen band equipment for hobbies such as aero modelling, mountaineering, trekking and for radio controlled models etc can now operate without license.

In addition, amateur radio licences would be issued for a period of 20 years or for life time at the option of the applicant, the release said.