Licence Types and Basic Privileges

Listed below are the Foundation, Intermediate and Full Licences and what the basic privileges are

For reference

* Regional Identifier Letter

(1) Some bands have lower power limited (2) Other licensee must hold UK Licence (3) Restrictions apply

TypeFoundationIntermediateFull
Prefix(es)
M3 / M6 / M72*0 / 2*1G / M0 / M1 / M5
Amateur Bands136Khz - 436Mhnz / 10Ghz(not 472Khz & 5Mhz)All
Maximum Output Power10W (1)50W (1)400w (1)
Permitted TX EquipmentCommercial / KitCommercial / Kit / HomemadeCommercial / Kit / Homemade
TX ModesAll PermittedAll PermittedAll Permitted
Act as a Mailbox / BBSNo
No
Yes
Act as a Repeater?NoNo
Yes
Low Power Device / Beacon?YesYesYes
CEPT Reciprocal Operation?NoNo
Yes (but check)
Other Licensees Allowed to Operate?Yes (2)Yes (2)Yes
Disaster Comms Permitted?YesYesYes
Control Station Remotely?Yes (3)Yes (3)Yes