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(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), the authority may grant licence for the control of model aircraft by radio on a frequency in the 72 - 73 MHz band.

(2) Any station operating in the 72 -73 MHz band shall use a transmitting aerial which shall meet the following requirements:

(a) the gain of the aerial shall not exceed that of half-wave dipole;

(b) the aerial shall be immediately attached to, and shall be an integral part of the transmitter; and

(c) Shall use only vertical polization.

(3) subject to sub-regulation (5), a low power communication device used for

radio control may operate on any frequency exceeding 70MHz and in the

73-74.6 MHz, 240-250MHz ~111d 1710-1750 MHz frequency bands.

(4) All frequencies exceeding 70 MHz for use in a low power communication device shall be determined ·by the Authority,

(5) A low power communication device for radio control shall also be used for the purpose of opening or closing doors and operating model air-craft and shall not use for voice transmission or the transmission of any other type of message.

(6) The average power of a low power communication device for radio control shall not exceed 5 watts.

(7) The holder of a licence under this regulation shall. upon receipt of a notification from the Authority of a deviation from any frequency or any other technical requirements prescribed in relation to that licence  immediately suspend any radiation from the transmitter involved and except where such radiation is intended to test the transmitter, the necessary adjustments and transmission to correct the deviation shall be made by or under the immediate supervision of a person technically qualified and whose qualification is recognized by the Authority.