We are consulting on rules for a three year testbed for IoT use, between 210 – 220 MHz.  This is part of the review of the 174 – 230 MHz spectrum freed up from the switch off of analogue television.

Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed rules.

Submissions are due by 5pm, Friday 30 November 2018.

Proposed rules and how to provide feedback

Devices that operate on the MURS frequency band are illegal to supply and operate in NZ.

These devices are designed to operate on US allocated frequencies between 151-154 MHz.  In NZ these frequencies are allocated to Land Mobile services and need a licence crafted by an engineer.  Operating a MURS device in NZ can cause interference to critical radio services.

Examples of MURS radio devices are:

• low power handheld 2-way radios
• animal tracking devices
• short range intercoms
• range extenders for smartphones.

If you plan to import or buy equipment operating in the frequency range 151-154 MHz online or overseas, check with us first. 

You can face infringement penalties ranging from $350 to $1700 if you import or operate a MURS device. Prosecution is also likely for serious non-compliance.

Contact us for advice about MURS devices

Suppliers wanting to import, supply or sell radio transmitting equipment, including unrestricted two-way radios must apply for a Licence to supply radio transmitters.  The licence is free and you can apply by completing the relevant Licence to supply online form below. 

We’ll send successful applicants an email confirming you have been added as a client in the Register of Radio Frequencies (the Register).  If your application is not successful, we’ll contact you.

Amateur radio operators or suppliers wanting to import unrestricted two-way radios must hold a Licence to supply radio transmitters.  You must then email us at supply@rsm.govt.nz to continue with your application.

Application for licence to supply radio transmitters - Individual

Application for licence to supply radio transmitters - Organisation

News about prohibiting unrestricted two-way radios

Unrestricted two-way radio equipment notice

The commercial sound broadcasting frequency 106.3 MHz at Kururau Road, Taumaranui, was sold to Trunk FM at the reserve price of $4,251.57 including GST.

Read about Auction 16

We recently published new issues of the Radio Licence Certification Rules (PIB 38) and Radio Licence Policy Rules (PIB 58).

PIB 38 was updated to reflect changes in the Studio to Transmitter Links rules and various editorial amendments.

PIB 58 was updated to reflect changes to:

• satellite frequencies in operation in protection of the Geostationary Orbit (GSO),
• Studio to Transmitter Links rules and various editorial amendments.

Radio Licence Certification Rules (PIB 38) – Issue 11.2

Radio Licence Policy Rules (PIB 58) – Issue 5