From the RSGB :-
As you will know, all radio amateurs are required to re validate their licence at least every five years. The process to do this requires every licence holder to contact Ofcom to confirm or update the details on the licence database. This process has been underway for some time and to date some 55% of licences have been successfully re validated.
The quickest way to re validate is to do so “on-line” via the Ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk or by email :-
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and this can be done at any time. If individuals need assistance in the process, Ofcom staff are available to help on the telephone but their limited availability means that the workload needs to be staggered to avoid undue delays. There will thus need to be a phased approach during the coming months and Ofcom have asked for our assistance.
We will be publishing details on the website, in RadCom and supplementing these with weekly reminders in the regional sections of the GB2RS News that apply to your Region . It would be good if you could supplement this publicity by making contact with clubs and your other contacts with the amateur radio community during the coming month to reinforce the message. That message is as follows:
· Although amateur radio licences are now classed as “lifetime”, revalidation is compulsory.
· Ofcom have advised that any licences that remain unvalidated by a yet to be agreed date will be considered as lapsed.
After this time, licences will need to be renewed and a fee of £20 will be charged.
Regards Mark G0LGJ / DRM for the RSGB Norfolk
