GPS Repeaters 

Current Legislation (UK) 

GPS Repeaters – Current Legislation (UK)

In July 2012, Ofcom authorised the use of GNSS repeaters in then UK via a “light license regime”.   

The full authorisation statement (PDF format), including a full explanation on the need for a license.

This applies to the use of GNSS repeaters in any of the following three frequency bands:

• 1164 – 1215 MHz
• 1215 – 1300 MHz
• 1559 – 1610 MHz

Licenses

Licenses are available by completing an application form which is downloadable along with guidance notes, from the Ofcom website.  

Conditions of a license are as follows:

• The license term is indefinite and ensures that Ofcom have an archive database of all sites that are or have been licensed;
• There is a one-time fee of £75 per license;
• Licenses may be traded on an outright or concurrent basis;
• Permits the use of multiple installations of GNSS re-radiating elements at one address;
• Can only apply to a defined fixed location, i.e. not for mobile (e.g. vehicular) use
• Only to be used indoors
• Equipment must comply with the current ETSI standard for GNSS repeaters