There are several examination levels, from beginner to advanced.
Examination C (basic operator certificate) consists of 30 multiple choice questions on the subject matters covered by the manual. A correct answer scores 1 point; a wrong answer or a lack of answer scores 0 point. To pass the exam one has to score 80%. No exemptions are granted on the subject matters. To take this exam, you must hold a certificate confirming that you passed a practical test organised by a radio amateur association recognised by the IBPT.
Examination B (novice operator certificate) consists of 38 multiple choice questions on the subject matters covered by the manual (20 questions on the technical aspects, 10 questions on the legislation and 8 questions on the procedures). A correct answer scores 1 point; a wrong or a lack of answer scores 0 point. To pass the exam one has to score at least 50% for each component. No exemptions are granted on subject matters.
Examination A (HAREC operator certificate) consists of 48 multiple choice questions on the subject matters covered by the manual (30 questions on the technical aspects, 10 questions on the legislation and 8 questions on the procedures). A correct answer scores 1 point; a wrong or a lack of answer scores 0 point. To pass the exam one has to score at least 50% for each component. No exemptions are granted on subject matters.
Send an e-mail to examen@ibpt.be with your last name, first name, postal details (address), your phone number and a copy of both sides of your ID card.
If you wish to take a level C exam, please enclose the certificate of achievement of a practical test organised by a recognised association.
Our department will contact you to propose examination dates.
Please note that you must be at least 12 years old to take an exam.
This information is described in the radio amateur frequency plan table which is based on a decision of the BIPT.
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Starting from 1 January 2021 the United Kingdom (UK) will be treated as a non-EU country for customs purposes.
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Yes, it is. An application form is available. The aeronautical authorisation is charged: € 19,05 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : PCHQBEBB), with the reference “Aeronautical authorisation”.
You must enclose:
Please note that you can not use that authorisation on the ground. You must always use the call sign of the aircraft containing the portable radio. Your radio must bear the CE marking and must be accompanied by the EU declaration of conformity. It must also operate on 8.33 kHz.
An application form is available. The authorisation is charged: € 19,05 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : PCHQBEBB), with the reference “Aeronautical authorisation”.
Please note that the aircraft must be registered with the DGAT.
No, a PLB is related to a person not to a vessel.
However, you have to register your PLB on the website https://www.406registration.com/
A form is available; please follow the instructions correctly, particularly the requests for documents that are necessary to process your application.
The authorisation is free.
Complete applications are processed in the chronological order of their arrival.
Contacting us is unnecessary; if your file is incomplete, we will ask you to provide us with the missing elements. As soon as you file is processed, you will receive the authorisation via ordinary mail.
Ground stations also need to be covered by an authorisation