Application form for an Aeronautical Ground Station Radiocommunications Licence (For Ground-to-Air Communications) (MCA/F/11-0574)
1. With regard to radiocommunications apparatus, the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Chapter 399 of the Laws of Malta) provides that an individual licence is only required for the installation or use of apparatus, unless the apparatus is licence exempt or is regulated by a general authorisation. Non-compliance with this requirement is a breach of the said Act.
2. Aeronautical Ground Station Licences are issued to authorise the installation and use of radiocommunications apparatus for Ground-to-Air communications. Such licence does not authorise the provision of electronic communications services / networks.
3. The radio frequency spectrum to be assigned by this application is also regulated by the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Cap. 399).
4. The licence charges for radiocommunications apparatus comprised in an aeronautical ground base station are set out in paragraph 1(b) of the Fees leviable by Government Departments Regulations (SL35.01). Please refer to Annex 1 for further information.
5. Radiocommunications apparatus falling within the scope of the Radio Equipment Regulations (S.L.427.41) shall comply with the relevant provisions of the same Regulations.
6. Licensees shall ensure that users of the radiocommunications apparatus hold a valid Flight Radio telephony Operator’s licence issued by the competent authorities.
7. Duly completed applications must be sent to the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) at the address indicated in this form. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
8. The MCA recommends that completed forms must be received by the MCA at least ten (10) working days prior to the date when the radiocommunications licence is required. The MCA endeavours to issue radiocommunications licences within seven (7) working days from the receipt of the correctly completed form and payment of the applicable fees. The MCA shall not be held liable in any way if a radiocommunications licence is issued after the aforesaid seven (7)-day period. To facilitate the process the MCA recommends that invoices are settled through its online payment system available at www.mca.org.mt.
9. Any proposed or necessary changes to be effected to the system described in this application must be notified to the MCA with immediate effect.
10. Applicants may send any additional details via email on rcl@mca.org.mt.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Part A: Applicant's Details
Full Name of Person/s or Entity in whose Name the Licence is required
ID Card Number or Passport Number or Company Registration Number
A.2 Is the billing address same as above?
If No, please provide the details of the billing address.
Please note that all invoices and payment requests will be sent to the stated billing address. If the contact should change,you should notify the Malta Communications Authority immediately in writing.
A.3 Who should be contacted for technical matters?
If other contact, please provide the technical contact details.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Part B: Scope of Application
B.1 Please state the purpose of use of the radiocommunications apparatus:
Please state the MCA Licence No:
B.3 Please provide the date when the radiocommunications apparatus described in this form will be installed. (DD/MM/YY)
Part C: Assignment of a Radio Frequency
C.1 Please list the required radio frequencies and their purpose.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Part D: Apparatus Details
D. 1 Please state the details of the proposed installation/s:
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
Type of apparatus
Manufacture
Model
Serial
Number
Frequency (MHz)
Power (e.r.p)
Class of Emmission
Installation Location (address)
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
a. Granting my explicit consent to the MCA to process my personal information solely for the purpose of processing this application, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (Cap. 586 of the Laws of Malta) and the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). The information submitted in this application will be collected, held and handled in accordance with the MCA’s Data Protection Statement found on www.mca.org.mt.
b. Granting my explicit consent to disclose the information contained in my application to Transport Malta (Civil Aviation Directorate).
c. Declaring that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete in all respects.
d. Declaring that I am authorised to submit this application.
e. Accepting that the licence does not confer any right of ownership of the radio frequency spectrum, and agree to abide by all the conditions of the licence and any direction made by the MCA from time to time.
f. Confirming that no change will be made in any of the foregoing information without prior approval of the MCA.
Designation (if applicable)
On behalf of (if applicable)
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Annex 1: Fees leviable by Government Departments Regulations
1. Aeronautical Station, per annum fee:
(b) on the ground ................................................ €116.40
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 840
Email: info@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt