The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926 is an act of the Oireachtas which regulates wireless telegraphy in the Republic of Ireland.[1][2]

It is the legislation that requires operators of radio equipment in Ireland to hold the appropriate Wireless Telegraphy licence, unless exempted.[1]

Exempt equipment may not cause interference and may not claim protection from received interference.[3] Exempt equipment includes:

  • CB radio[4]
  • Short range devices (including walkie talkies, radio LANs, RFID equipment and wireless microphones and audio systems)[4]
  • Certain satellite service terminals[4]
  • Mobile communications[4]
  • Cordless telephones[4]
  • Certain broadcast wireless stations[4]
  • Radio receivers in general (excluding televisions)[4]
  • Certain probing radar devices[4]
  • Personal locator beacons[4]
  • Certain mobile phone repeaters[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Licensing - Licensing of Wireless Telegraphy Equipment". Commission for Communications Regulation. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  2. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". Commission for Communications Regulation. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  3. ↑ "Licence Exemptions". Commission for Communications Regulation. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "List of Licence Exemptions". Commission for Communications Regulation. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
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