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Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) Department of Telecom (DoT) Amendment for Amateur Radio Operations in India
Summary of Amendments made to rules applicable for Amateur Radio Operations in India.
Guidelines and clarification with respect to:
- Indian Wireless Telegraph (Amateur Service) Amendment Rules, 2009 dated 1st April, 2010 and
- Indian Wireless Telegraph (Amateur Service) Amendment Rules, 2005 dated 9th June, 2005
| Sr. No. | Category | Existing Rules | Amended Rules |
| 1. | Licenser categories | 1. Adv. Grade 2. Gr. I 3. Gr. II 4. Gr. II (R) 5. SWL |
1. General 2. Restricted |
| 2. | Examination Fee | Rs.10 (Rest. & Gr. II), Rs. 20(Gr. - I), Rs. 25 (Adv. Gr.) |
Rs. 100/- for each grade |
| 3. | Period of Validity | 2 years initial / 5 years renewal | 20 years initial / lifetime renewal |
| 4. | Licence Fee | Rs. 25 (Rest. & Gr. II), Rs. 40 (Gr. I), Rs. 50 (Adv. Gr.) for 2 years ----------------------------------- Rs. 60 (Rest.& Gr.lI), Rs. 40 (Gr.-I), Rs. 50 (Adv. Gr.) for 5 years |
Rs.1000/- for 20 years intially ------------------------ Rs. 2000/- for lifetime renewal for each grade |
| 5. | Renewal | Rs. 25 (Rest. & Gr. II), Rs. 40 (Gr. I), Rs. 50 (Adv. Gr.) for 2 years ----------------------------------- Rs. 60(Rest.& Gr.lI), Rs. 40 (Gr.-I), Rs. 50 (Adv. Gr.) for 5 years |
Rs. 1000/- for 20 years ---------------------- Rs. 2000/- for lifetime for each grade |
| 6. | Period of late renewal and surcharge | 5 Years Limit ----------------------------------- Rs. 10/- for every half year |
5 Years Limit ---------------------- Rs. 100/- for every half year or part thereof |
| 7. | Fee for change of location | Rs. 5/- | Rs. 200/- |
| 8. | Fee for mobile endorsement | Rs. 10/- | Rs. 200/- |
| 9. | Fee for issue of duplicate license | Rs. 10/- | Rs. 100/- |
| 10. | Fee for issue of duplicate renewal license slip | Rs. 5/- | Rs. 100/- |