• Checks / Interference

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    Radio interference can disrupt and render impossible the proper operation of transmitters and/or receivers. The NCS service of the BIPT (the National Spectrum Monitoring Department) is responsible for "policing the radio waves". Cases of interference can be reported by post, telephone, fax or e-mail. Interference occurring in telephones should first be reported to your telephone operator.
  • Postal points

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    How can I find the closest post-box and the last post-box clearance?
  • Hunting

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    CB and PMR-446 radios can be used for hunting, without a licence; BIPT assigned 8 frequencies for hunting with a maximum power of 5 W for use throughout Belgium.
  • Radars

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    A radar is an installation made to search the surroundings for objects (targets) in the air, on land or at sea, by means of radio waves.
  • Mobile networks

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    Radio networks are used for communication between mobile and/or portable stations, possibly via base stations by means of voice or data transmission. It is necessary to apply for a licence at BIPT.
  • Events

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    For major events (Formula 1 Grand Prix, Tour de France …), specific forms are made available to participants and organisers.
  • Fixed networks (radio-relay links)

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    Radio-relay links are used to link two locations instead of using a telephone cable or optical fibre.
  • Bpost network

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    Bpost’s office network consists of a comprehensive network of postal service points comprising: post offices: postal stops postal points
  • Market monitoring

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    Any device which can emit and/or receive radio waves is a radio equipment. The legislation provides that radio equipment placed on the market (marketed) must comply with essential requirements: BIPT is tasked with the monitoring of the radio equipment marketed in Belgium. Market monitoring protects the consumer, contributes to fair competition and prevents the marketing of devices that may pose a risk to the population and/or cause harmful interference. additional restrictions may apply to radio equipment in a number of EU Member States.
  • Forbidden and/or special equipment

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    Importing, marketing, owning, possessing or using jammers is forbidden in Belgium. Placing them on the EU market is also forbidden. Speed radar detectors and TETRA detectors are also radio signal receivers. Using, owning, possessing, importing, selling or even advertising speed radar detectors or TETRA detectors is forbidden in Belgium. You can buy and possess a scanner or receiver. However, you can only listen to the frequencies for which you have received the owner’s authorisation or which can be listened to freely.
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