8m ISM research

 OFCOM has still to come back to me about legal operation in the 8m ISM band and self certification if there is no intention to market a product and the intention is simply research. I expect their lawyers need to be consulted first!! 

UPDATE 1616z:  Bingo!!! A definitive statement from OFCOM if you comply with IR2030 you do not need to apply for a licence in the ISM bands. These are OFCOM's exact words

"If it is radio equipment intended for telecommunications research purposes it may be possible to obtain an innovation and trials licence from Ofcom.

You can find more details on this here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/non-operational-licences  

 

If it conforms to the usage conditions laid down in IR 2030 you don’t need to apply for a licence. Regarding conformity of the equipment to other requirements, e.g. required for the marketing of products, or any potential liability to comply with those requirements, e.g. whether it is deemed as placed on the market / put into service, etc, isn’t something Ofcom can advise on.

 

Guidance on this aspect is published by the UK Government here: https://www.gov.uk/uk-market-conformity-assessment-bodies or you should seek your own independent advice."