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Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
HM Coastguard regularly broadcasts Maritime Safety Information (MSI) by…
Weather information at sea Find information about conditions at sea from…
You can get navigational information by radio from: navigational warnings,…
Safe navigation is particularly important in adverse weather and sea…
A voyage data recorder (VDR), often known as the ship’s ‘black box’,…
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a maritime…
A 406 megahertz (MHz) beacon can send a distress signal via satellites to…
Small commercial ships should keep a listening watch on VHF channel 16 for…
Guidelines on exposure to radio signals from smart meters.
Guidelines on exposure to radio signals from wireless networks (wi-fi).
Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Find out if your phone or tablet can receive alerts.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
Rules for UK and EU broadcasters and video on-demand services
Investigates the contribution of passenger rail carriage design on radio frequency propagation.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Customers must no longer access programmes via EU satellite broadcasting services to avoid a charge for a UK service.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts will tell you what you need to do to stay safe.
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
Guidelines on reducing exposure to radio waves coming from mobile phones.
Guidance on broadcasting sentencing hearings by the media and the Crown court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020.
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