• FAQ

    Yes, it is. An application form is available. The aeronautical authorisation is charged: € 23,07 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : PCHQBEBB), with the reference “Aeronautical authorisation”.

    You must enclose:

    • the copy of the proof of the payment of € 23,07;
    • 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

    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 €85,34 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.
     

  • 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: PCHQBEBB) 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

    An application form is available. The authorisation is charged: € 23,07 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : PCHQBEBB), with the reference “Aeronautical authorisation”.

    You must enclose:

    • the copy of the proof of the payment of € 23,07;
    • In case of an application on behalf of a company or association, a copy of the articles of association.

    Please note that the aircraft must be registered with the DGAT.

  • Communication regarding the monitoring of net neutrality in Belgium (period from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025)

    Publications › Communication -
    Description of activities carried out in 2024-2025 in the field of net neutrality
  • FAQ

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

  • Belgium’s connectivity performance is excellent, but continued fibre roll-out and coverage of less populated areas remain essential

    Publications › Press release -
    Belgium 2025 Digital Decade Country Report: Belgium's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
  • Evolving mobile market

    Publications › Press release -
    The BIPT’s new tariff study on mobile services in Belgium shows that annual savings are possible by regularly comparing offers on www.besttariff.be  and by opting for resolutely proactive behaviour.
  • Results of the benchmarking of mobile service rates in Belgium [Tariffs applied in Q2 2025]

    Publications › Communication -
    To help consumers gain a better understanding in a dynamic market where offers change rapidly, the BIPT carries out a national price comparison every year.
  • Communication of 14 April 2025 on the minimum technical specifications for indoor antenna systems

    Publications › Communication -
    The coverage obligations imposed on the mobile operators only relate to outdoor coverage. Until now, coverage obligations have never been imposed indoors. This will not change in the future.
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