3Revocation

3 Revocation

The following instruments are revoked:

(a) the Radiocommunications Class Licence (Low Interference Potential Devices) 1997;

(b) the Radiocommunications Class Licence (Low Interference Potential Devices) Variation 1998 (No. 1).

Note

Note: A radiocommunications device supported under this Class Licence can be expected to be operating in radiofrequency spectrum also used by other radiocommunications devices (that is, it shares the spectrum with them). Devices supported under this Class Licence are typically used for communications over short distances.

Note: By placing appropriate limits on parameters such as device type, radiated power levels and frequencies of operation, the interference potential of a low interference potential device (LIPD) may be held to a sufficiently low level that enables sharing the spectrum with other radiocommunications devices on an uncoordinated basis in most circumstances.

Note: It is recognised that interference arising from the operation of a LIPD is still possible, although under less likely circumstances. As an aid to interference resolution in those circumstances, it is a condition of the operation of a device under this Class Licence that the device not cause interference to other radiocommunications devices; as well, a device will not be afforded protection from interference caused by other radiocommunications services (see paragraph 4 (1) (b) and Note 1 after section 4 of this Class Licence).

Note: Should interference occur, the onus is on the user of a LIPD to take measures to resolve that interference, for example, by re‑tuning or ceasing to operate the LIPD. Some LIPDs are designed so that they are able to be re‑tuned, to assist the user in avoiding interference locally.

Note: Some of the frequency bands mentioned in this Class Licence cover bands designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications. ISM applications generate radio frequency energy and use it locally for non‑radiocommunications applications (eg. microwave ovens). Radiocommunications services operating in ISM‑designated bands may experience interference from ISM applications. In accordance with the internationally‑recognised arrangements for interference resolution that apply in such bands, this Class Licence notes that radiocommunications devices operating in ISM‑designated bands are not afforded protection from interference that may be caused by ISM applications (see Note 2 after section 4 of this Class Licence).

Note: LIPDs are sometimes used for radio applications with commercial or safety‑of‑life implications. Users of such applications are encouraged to have particular regard to the suitability of operating under this Class Licence for their radiocommunications needs.