Register a radiocommunications device under a spectrum licence

You must register these if you will use them under your spectrum licence:

• transmitters
• groups of transmitters

You must register transmitters because it helps us manage interference. 

Devices you do not need to register

You do not need to register:

• transmitters that your spectrum licence specifies are exempt from registration. This can differ from band-to-band. It typically includes mobile devices, small cells and other low power devices
• receivers

While not required, you may wish to register receivers, this may help with managing interference.

You should register devices when you design your radiocommunications system, in case we don't allow them.

If we do allow them, we will give you a certificate. This is called an interference impact certificate (IIC).

Rules for IICs are set out in the Radiocommunications (section 145(3) Certificates) Determination 2012.

We will also add a record to the Register of Radiocommunications Licences.

To register a device you can:

• ask an accredited person 
• complete an application to register a radio device under spectrum (R070)

You shouldn't register a device if you don't plan to use it.

For more information read Registration of radiocommunications devices under spectrum licences.

We may not allow your radiocommunications device if it:

• breaks the main conditions of your licence
• is located outside of your boundary
• does not meet the restrictions for how you can set up a device

and

• it could cause interference outside your boundary
• you don’t have permission from affected licensees to accept potential interference

There are a number of ways to calculate your boundary and the expected interference.

You can also use:

• HCIS to Placemark converter
• ASMG 2012 GDA94 shapefile
• ASMG 2012 AGD66 shapefile
• Australian spectrum map grid

Change details on the register

You must tell us if you:

• stop using any registered devices
• operate the devices in a different way
• modify the device

An accredited person will make changes by deleting the current record and creating a new record.