Guidelines for Granting General Amnesty for Unregistered Radio Equipment during the Philippine Amateur Radio Association's 85th Anniversary
NTC Memorandum Order No. 13-11-17, issued on November 21, 2017, establishes guidelines for granting general amnesty for unregistered radio equipment during the Philippine Amateur Radio Association's 85th Anniversary. This order specifically targets amateur radio services, allowing owners to register undocumented equipment from November 26, 2017, with specified fees for different types of devices. Registration will take place at the Marikina Hotel and Convention Center, but does not authorize operation without the necessary permits or licenses. Violations of the registration terms can lead to administrative sanctions, and the Commission retains the right to reject registrations deemed inappropriate.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- NTC Memorandum Order No. 13-11-17
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- National Telecommunications Commission
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 21, 2017
NTC MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 13-11-17
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines for Granting General Amnesty for Unregistered Radio Equipment during the Philippine Amateur Radio Association's 85th Anniversary |
In the interest of the service and pursuant to the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) thrust to abate the proliferation of unregistered radio equipment and in order to afford the owners/possessors/users thereof an opportunity to comply with existing rules and regulations, the Commission hereby issues the guidelines for the registration of undocumented radio equipment under the radio services mentioned hereof:
1. This order shall apply only to the amateur radio service.
2. The subsequent licensing of all radio equipment to be registered under and pursuant to this Order shall be in accordance with existing rules and regulations and the usual licensing procedures.
3. Registration Period November 26, 2017
4. Registration Fees
|
Type of Equipment |
Fees |
|
A. VHF and UHF Equipment |
|
|
a. Portable |
Php300.00 |
|
b. Mobile/Base |
500.00 |
|
B. HF Radio Equipment |
Php500.00 |
5. Registration shall only be accepted at the Marikina Hotel and Convention Center, Marikina City. ISHCcT
6. The registration of the above radio equipment shall not be construed as an authority to construct and/or operate the same without the corresponding permit/license. Any violation pertaining to the use of such registered equipment including its use by persons other than the registrant shall be ground for appropriate administrative sanctions and/or fines and penalties as may be imposed by the Commission.
7. All the radio equipment registered under this Memorandum Order shall be at the accountability of the registrant.
8. All licenses which have been revoked by final decision of the Commission are excluded from this amnesty program.
9. The Commission reserves the right to reject the registration of any equipment if and when warranted under the circumstances in the interest of the public.
10. This Order supersedes other Memorandum and Orders inconsistent herewith.
Issued this 21st day of November 2017 at Quezon City, Philippines.
(SGD.) GAMALIEL A. CORDOBACommissioner
(SGD.) DELILAH F. DELESDeputy Commissioner
(SGD.) EDGARDO V. CABARIOSDeputy Commissioner
Cite This Law
Guidelines for Granting General Amnesty for Unregistered Radio Equipment during the Philippine Amateur Radio Association's 85th Anniversary, NTC Memorandum Order No. 13-11-17, Nov 21, 2017 (Philippines)
Guidelines for Granting General Amnesty for Unregistered Radio Equipment during the Philippine Amateur Radio Association's 85th Anniversary, NTC Memorandum Order No. 13-11-17 (Phil. 2017)
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