uk callbook data now free from ofcom


the uk callbook data is now free to anyone from ofcom
the application form is on ofcoms amateur radio page
at the link below

the old ra used to sell the data to anybody and ofcom gave it free only to the
rsgb and pw
but have now decided to give it away free to anyone

ofcom may eventually put their callsign data base live on line like the
Americans and Australians already do
but are not in a position to do that at the moment

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Ofcom is keen to facilitate the release of this callsign book data more
generally and recognises
the benefits of making such information available. As such, Ofcom asked an
independent auditor to
review the information and check it for accuracy and currency. Once this was
completed it was decided
that the callsign book data could be released under licence. Any requestor who
wishes to have access
to the data for a callsign book could therefore apply for a licence under the
Re-use of Public Sector
Regulations.

I am pleased to inform you that the licence application and terms and conditions
will be made available
on Ofcom's website. There is no charge for this information. Should you wish to
apply for a licence you
can find the relevant information at the following link:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/callsignform


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73 Ian G3ZHI

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