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Amateur Radio Equipment in Vehicles
UK regulations which came into force on 1st Oct 2002 apply to the installation of radio transmitters in most passenger cars made after 1st Jan 1996.
Amateur radio equipment installed in a car does not need to be 'e' marked if any of the following apply:
- The car was manufactured before 1st Jan 1996.
- The car was manufactured on or after 1st Jan 1996 but the model was type-approved before 1st Jan 1996.
- The radio equipment is a radio amateur's 'one-off' construction installed by him or her in his or her own vehicle.
- The radio equipment is 'legacy' equipment, i.e. sold as new before 1st Oct 2002 or sold second hand after that date.
If a radio amateur buys a new amateur transceiver for installation in a model of car that was type-approved on or after 1st Jan 1996, then to comply with the amended UK Construction and Use Regulations, the transceiver must be 'e' marked.
Whether or not the equipment is required to be 'e' marked, it needs to be installed in accordance with equipment and vehicle manufacturer recommendations and any relevant Codes of practice, such that vehicle electronic systems are not put at risk. Specialist advice should be sought if there is any doubt on this. Further information on Automotive EMC for Radio Amateurs is available in EMC Committee leaflet EMC06.
To view the full text of 'Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) in Vehicles - Directive 95/54/EC in the UK' in .pdf format please Click Here.
EMC Aid
This is a scheme, where clubs can invite a speaker to give an interesting talk on latest EMC developments.
Club secretaries are urged to invite an EMC representative to come along and give a talk to your club and explain more fully on how we can be of further service to both clubs and individual members. Your first step is to look through this list and contact the person nearest to you.
To go to our list of EMC Advisors, who can give talks, please click here.
RadCom EMC Column
David Lauder (G0SNO), the author, is always pleased to received copy that he can use in his articles. If you feel you have something suitable please send by clicking here.
EMC Clinics
EMC Clinics, where members can be helped with EMC questions, are currently being held at some rallies. Look for us on the RSGB stands.
Vacancies
We have several vacancies as volunteer EMC Advisors, particularly in the RSGB regions of Northen Ireland, North East, South and South East. Being able to be of service to your fellow radio amateurs, in this capacity, is a most rewarding experience. For further details please contact our EMC Membership Services Administrator.
Please note: These pages are intended for members of the Radio Society of Great Britain, but are available to non-members on the understanding that any information is given in good faith and the society cannot be responsible for any misuse or misunderstanding.
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