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Guidance Notes for Amateur Radio Services

Applicants that wish to operate a reciprocal or local amateur radio station can apply for the Licensee Application Form numbered (ECS 3/2011).

Guidance Notes:

1) The completed application form should be submitted through the licensing portal on URCA’s website or submitted to:

Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority

Frederick House

Frederick Street

P. O. Box N -4860

Nassau, Bahamas

2) The completed application form must be accompanied by the licence application fee and spectrum fee payable to Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority [URCA].

Details of the relevant fees can be found in the Fee Schedule on URCA’s website.

3) Applicants applying for a licence for Reciprocal Amateur Radio Services in The Bahamas MUST submit clear and valid copies of their Amateur Radio Certificate and Passport Identification Page.

4) This application form should be read in conjunction with the Licensing Guidelines (ECS 15/2009) and Fee Schedule as published from time to time on the URCA website.

5) Should there be questions or concerns regarding this form, please contact our office at telephone number: (242) 396 5200 or email address: info@urcabahamas.bs or visit our website at www.urcabahamas.bs

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