EMF D-Day For UK Amateur Radio

 

The UK Amateur Licence now requires amateurs to check compliance with EMF exposure limits.

Compliance is required from 18th November 2021 for frequencies above 110MHz, from 18th May 2022 for frequencies above 10MHz but below 110MHz, and from 18th November 2022 for frequencies below 10MHz. 

So from tomorrow every UK Amateur Radio operator who transmits above 110MHz with an output power greater than 10 watts EIRP will be required to have completed an EMF assessment and ensure that their station is compliant.  

On the face of it, this all sounds a little confusing but the guys at the RSGB have all the information you need including a handy Excel Spreadsheet calculator which you can input your details, power output, antenna type and all the other information required to ensure compliance. Once you have completed the form simply print it out and keep it with your Amateur Radio license documents. 

Information and guidance can be found on the RSGB website HERE

Also, a video explaining how to complete the EMF calculator can be viewed HERE

The Excel Calculator document can be downloaded HERE