• FAQ

    If you hold a class A certificate, you can, in addition to your main call sign, be granted a short call sign (only one) via the form.

    Extra series of OO to OT call signs, in the format of OOxA, where x=0 to 9 and A= A to Z can be applied for.

    Each additional call sign entails an application fee (€59,92) as well as a yearly fee (€59,92).

  • FAQ

    A form is available. The operator’s certificate is valid for 5 years and is charged: €29,96 in 2023. 

    • If you have passed an exam and are asking you first operator’s certificate (or if you have passed a superior exam and enter a higher class), it will be included in the examination price.
    • If you were a radio amateur in the past and you wish to resume the hobby, please send us your certificate of achievement. A certificate will be issued at the above-mentioned price.
    • If you hold a certificate issued by another CEPT country and now live in Belgium, you can, based on that certificate, get a Belgian operator’s certificate at the above-mentioned price.
    • If you hold a certificate issued by a non-CEPT country and now live in Belgium, you must provide BIPT, in addition to the copy of the certificate of achievement, with the detailed subject matter of the examination you took in that country. This matter has to be provided in French, Dutch or English through either an official translation (sworn translator) or an official website. BIPT will, according to this information, determine the level of the licence.

  • FAQ

    You must register via a GMDSS examination centre. 

    The practical exam takes place on the equipment used by the candidate during his or her training. 

    There is a €82,40 registration fee, which is non-refundable. 

    In case of an annulment more than one week before the exam or upon presentation of a medical certificate, the registration fee can be moved to another date. 

    To pass, one must obtain 50% of the points for each subject and 60% in total. No exoneration will be granted for the practical part. 

    In case of a re-examination, an exemption is only granted for the theoretical parts for which the candidate obtained 70% or more and if the candidate does so within one year after the original examination. 

    In the event of a re-examination, the practical part must always be redone.
     

  • Operational plan 2023

    Publications › Operational plan -
    The annual operational plan translates the strategic goals from the strategic plan into operational goals by means of cards interpreting the strategic goal per strategic axis.
  • Consultation on a draft Royal Decree implementing Article 121/1, § 2, subsection two, of the Act of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications as regards the retention of access to an email address upon switching operators

    Publications › Consultation -
    Upon request of the Minister of Telecommunications the BIPT organises a public consultation in order to gather contributions regarding a draft Royal Decree implementing Article 121/1, § 2, subsection two, ECA. The Royal Decree aims to set the maximum amount for the fee of the provider of this facility in case of its renewal.
  • Communication regarding the monitoring of the universal telecommunications service 2022

    Publications › Communication -
    Pursuant to Article 103 of the Act of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications, the BIPT is responsible for the monitoring of the execution of the universal service and shall submit an annual report to the Minister regarding possible adjustments to the universal service obligations.
  • Guidelines for programming Maritime VHF radio equipment

    Publications › Communication -
    This notice should enable the installer and/or dealer to set up the VHF radios correctly for use after the implementation of the VDES.
  • Communication of 19 December 2022 regarding the Belgian postal services observatory for 2021

    Publications › Communication -
    The indicators present in this observatory aim at providing a representation of the market structure intended for all the stakeholders of the postal sector (senders, addressees, operators, various intermediate players, etc.).
  • Consultation on the draft of the operational plan 2023

    Publications › Consultation -
    Consultation on the draft of the operational plan 2023
  • Communication of 17 November 2022 concerning the study regarding data centres and digital content providers in Belgium

    Publications › Communication -
    The BIPT has commissioned a study regarding data centres and digital content providers in Belgium. The study analyses the commercial developments on the market and makes an inventory of the services offered there. In addition the way in which security and sustainability are dealt with, was examined.
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