Radio-relay links are used to link two locations instead of using a telephone cable or optical fibre. They can be established quickly, requiring little infrastructure.
In order to be authorised to establish radio-relay links, applicants have to fill out the following form:
Application for a licence to use radio-relay links, 2nd category. The legal framework is provided by the Electronic Communications Act of 13 June 2005 and the Royal Decree of 18 December 2009 on private radio communications and rights of use for fixed networks and trunked networks.
In the 1795-1800 MHz frequency band radio-relay links can be set up without having to apply for a licence. These can only be used for audio links between the studio and the transmitting antenna, with a maximum power of 20 mW EIRP.
The 59-63 GHz band is also available for the installation of radio-relay links without an authorisation.
Transmitters operating in the 869.400 – 869.650 MHz frequency band may not be used as a radio-relay link.
- For point-to-multipoint connections (from one point to several other points) one must be registered as operator.
- The point-to-point connections (connections from one point to another point) do not require registration and are usually used by free radios, municipalities, police forces...
Contact
BIPT - Licences Department
Boulevard du Roi Albert II 32 box 10
1000 Brussels
E-mail
Tel: +32 (0)2 226 88 15
Last updated on 20/06/2024