• FAQ

    Yes, it is. An application form is available. The aeronautical authorisation is charged: € 23,53 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : GEBABEBB), with the reference “Aeronautical authorisation”.

    You must enclose:

    • the copy of the proof of the payment of € 23,53;
    • In case of an application on behalf of a company or association, a copy of the articles of association.

    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.

  • FAQ

    An application form is available. The aeronautical certificate is offered with charge: €7,91 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : PCHQBEBB).

    Do not forget to sign your form!

    You must enclose:

    • the original copy of the certificate of achievement of the exam, issued by the FPS Mobility and Transport or by the competence centre of the aviation unit;
    • the copy of the proof of the payment of €7,91;
    • a recent passport photograph;
    • a copy of both sides of the identity card.

    Please note that the ATCO (Air Traffic Control) licence does not entitle to the operator’s certificate – it is essential that you provide the certificate of achievement of the FPS examination. If you do not have that certificate anymore, you can ask an equivalent document to the FPS. A copy of your PPL, ATPL... does not entitle to the operator’s licence. The ELP is not sufficient either.

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  • FAQ

    Access to the examination room is only granted upon presentation of your ID card.

    • The VHF examination consists of 20 multiple choice questions about the subject matter covered by the preparation manual for the examination to obtain the radiotelephone operator’s restricted certificate. To pass the exam one has to score 60%. No exemptions are granted on the subject matter.
      If you wish a printed version of the VHF manual, please transfer €20 on the account IBAN BE68 6791 7078 16 34 (BIC: GEBABEBB) with the communication “VHF Manual” and send a copy of the proof of payment per e-mail to maritime@ibpt.be.
    • The SRC examination consists of 33 multiple choice questions (23 SRC and 10 VHF) about the subject matters covered by the examination programme. To pass the exam one has to score 60% for each subject matter. No exemptions are granted on subject matters.

  • FAQ

    Since the entry into force of Brexit on 1 January 2021, the European rules on roaming no longer apply in the United Kingdom.

    This means that when you make a call, send text messages or surf the Internet from the United Kingdom (to an EU country), consumer prices may be higher than in an EU country given that operators are allowed to apply a roaming surcharge.

    For now, however, certain operators are still applying the “Roam-like-at-home” regime in the United Kingdom on a voluntary basis.

    We advise you to check with your operator to find out whether it still applies the "Roam-like-at-home” regime in that country. 

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  • Economic situation of the telecoms sector 2024 : data

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    Economic situation of the telecoms sector 2024 : data
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    Study on the supply of audiovisual media services in Belgium, France and the Netherlands
  • FAQ

    This information is described in the radio amateur frequency plan table which is based on a decision of the BIPT.

  • Annual report 2024

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    In its annual report, the BIPT gives an overview of the past year.
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