Monday, November 27, 2006
UK Lifts Ban on FM Transmitters
Posted by Paul Martin in "NEWS" @ 01:30 AM
"The use of devices, such as Griffin's "iTrip", was banned in the UK as their transmissions can interfere with broadcasts by legal radio stations. However, the device and other similar accessories for MP3 players have been widely available online. Now certain FM transmitters, which can be tuned to spare frequencies, will be legal from 8 December. The new amendments will also reflect a European standard on the low-power transmitters. All approved transmitters will carry a CE mark indicating approval for sale in the European Union."
A law dating back to WWII has prevented the legal use of low-power FM transmitters in the UK. Now, a change in the Exemptions to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations makes them legal as long as they carry the CE mark. Though this FAQ doesn't reflect the new ruling, it does give a little insight into continued restrictions by the UK Office of Communication even after the new exemptions. If you live in the UK, did you even realize while you could legally purchase one, it was illegal to use it?
A law dating back to WWII has prevented the legal use of low-power FM transmitters in the UK. Now, a change in the Exemptions to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations makes them legal as long as they carry the CE mark. Though this FAQ doesn't reflect the new ruling, it does give a little insight into continued restrictions by the UK Office of Communication even after the new exemptions. If you live in the UK, did you even realize while you could legally purchase one, it was illegal to use it?
