[ICOM] Licences

[Tony Lord]

Dear All

from 

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

Online Licensing Available from 1 December 2006
This document updates amateur and ships' radio licensees on the 
available date of lifetime licences and Ofcom's new online licensing 
system.

The new online lifetime licensing system will be available from 1 
December 2006 when Ofcom will deliver a simplified service to 
existing and new licensees, and allow for a smooth transition of the 
licensing processes from our operating centre, the Radio Licensing 
Centre (RLC), to Ofcom's head office. 

Ofcom will replace all valid annual licences with new free lifetime 
licences from December 2006.

If you need to renew your licence or apply for a new licence in 
September 2006:

Contact the RLC as usual at www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk or call 
0870 243 4433

If you need to renew your licence during October, November or 
December 2006:
You will automatically be sent a new annual licence to temporarily 
replace your old licence which you will not be required to pay for. 

If you have a Direct Debit set up to pay for your licence this fee 
will not be collected. We urge you to cancel any Standing Orders or 
BACS payment set up to pay for your annual licence. 

Your new annual licence will cover the short period until your new 
lifetime licence is issued through the post.

If you need a new licence during October or November 2006:
You should contact the RLC (see above). You will be sent an annual 
licence which you will not be required to pay for. Your new annual 
licence will cover the short period until your new lifetime licence 
is issued through the post.

>From 1 December 2006, free online licences will be available. 
However, those applying via a paper-based application will be 
subject to a £20 administrative fee.

73's de Tony G8DQZ