Specifications

Chapter 10
South African Regulations
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 stipulates “regulations in respect of use
or possession of certain radio apparatus without a radio frequency spectrum
licence, certificate, authority or permit.” These regulations were proposed
by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
in 1996, and to b est of our knowledge, have not changed significantly since
then. The act define s the circumstances in which a radio licence shall not be
required. This is determined, most importantly by:
1. Frequency band
2. Maximum radiated power or field strength and channel spacing
3. Relevant standard
4. Duty cycles and antennas as contained in CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03
The act also stipulates restrictions on the he ight of the antenna (which
should be as low as poss ible while still enabling effective operation), interference
with licensed telecommunication or broadcasting services (this should not
occur) and the purpose of the device (telecommunications are not permitted
without a licence).
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