Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Regulations

Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021

Part IX - Annexures

Annexure B

Reasons Document for the Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015 - December 2021

6. Application-Specific Submissions

6.10 KCAAA Regulations

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a. In the draft Annexure B, there were conditions for the use and possession of all radio apparatus exempt to Radio Frequency Spectrum Licenses as per below:
(a) All radio apparatus must be type-approved by the Authority in accordance with section 35 of the Act;
(b) The frequencies, transmitting power, and external high-gain antenna of the radio apparatus must not be altered without a new type approval certificate being issued by the Authority;
(c) The Radio Apparatus must be operated within, and not exceed, the technical parameters set out in each of the applicable columns C and D of the Table with respect to the frequency band; maximum radiated power or field strength limits and channel spacing; relevant standard; and duty cycles and antennas to be used as contained in Column E;
(d) The antenna of the Radio Apparatus must not be higher or above average ground level than the lowest point of the place where the Radio Apparatus operates effectively;
(e) The Radio Apparatus must not cause interference with any licensed radio frequency spectrum
(f) The user of the Radio Apparatus in the licence-exempt frequency spectrum operates on non-interference and zero protection basis from interference.

 

b. Submissions received

SARAO recommends the Authority to add a text that says apparatus operating in the KCAAA must also comply with the KCAAA Regulations.

Furthermore, SARAO recommends the Authority to add a text that says the Radio Apparatus must not cause interference with any licensed radio frequency spectrum or frequency bands allocated to radio astronomy and other passive services.

 

c. The Authority’s Response

The Authority notes the submission to add text in the regulation, however the Authority cannot enforce regulations outside its jurisdiction.