Consultation: Consultation on regularising the use of personal locator beacons

ComReg is canvassing opinions on what the legal and regulatory requirements would be if the use of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) were to expand substantially. Currently only individuals possessing ship or aircraft radio licences are permitted to register a PLB. However the worldwide increase in the use of PLBs in outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting and skiing has prompted ComReg to consider whether there is a danger of placing an unsustainable burden on the emergency services.

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