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Old 14th Jun 2011, 12:21
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amadman114
 
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Scanner use in the UK

Hi, this is my first post on this site!

I'm interested in buying a airband scanner so I can listen in on my local aerodrome - I live right next to it.

The thing is, the law on listening in is all very complicated (Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006) and I'm confused. The law keeps on talking about "having a licence" to do it.

Is it talking about the normal RT license you take when you're doing your PPL - which I'll soon have - or some other license?

The scanner I would buy is only a receiver and cannot transmit, could someone please clarify the law for me please?

Thanks,
Dan
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