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Application for the Licensing of Broadcasting Apparatus (MCA/F/11-0578)

1. With regard to radiocommunications equipment, the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Chapter 399 of the Laws of Malta) provides that an individual licence is required only for the installation or use of equipment, unless the said equipment is licence exempt or is regulated by a general authorisation. Non compliance with this requirement is a breach of the said Act.

2. The radiocommunications licence issued under the said Act does not authorise the provision of electronic communications services / networks. Thus a seperate authorisation is required for the provision of such services / networks.

3. The licence charges for the establishment and use of broadcasting apparatus are set out in the Fees leviable by Government Departments Regulations (S.L.35.01). Please refer to Annex 1 for further information.

4. Radiocommunications apparatus falling within the scope of the Radio Equipment Regulations (S.L.427.41) shall comply with the relevant provisions of these regulations.

5. 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. Applicants may include any additional details in separate attachments.

6.The MCA recommends that completed application be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the date when a radiocommunications licence is required. The MCA notes that it shall endeavour to issue radiocommunications licences within 7 days from receipt of the applicable licence fees. Applicants cannot hold the MCA liable if a licence is issued after the aforesaid 7-day period. In this regard the MCA recommends that invoices are settled through its online payment system available at www.mca.org.mt.

7. The MCA must be notified with immediate effect if any proposed or necessary changes to be effected to the system described in this application.

8. 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.

For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846

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A.1

General Information

Full Name of Person or Entity in whose Name the Licence is required

ID Card Number or Passport Number or Company Registration Number

Address

Telephone

Mobile

E-mail

A.2

Is the billing address same as above?

If No, please provide the details of the billing address.

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.

Name

Surname

Telephone

Mobile

E-mail

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

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B.1

Please state the purpose of use of the radiocommunications apparatus.

B.2

Is this application

Please state the MCA Licence No

C.1 Please provide the address and geographical coordinates (WGS84) where the radiocommunications apparatus will be installed.

Geographical coordinates

(latitude)

Degrees

N

minutes

seconds

(longitude)

Degrees

E

minutes

seconds

C.2 Please provide the antenna height above ground level

meters

D.1 - Please state the radio frequency as assigned by the Malta Broadcasting Authority.

MHz

D.2 - Please state the power output of the transmitter (maximum).

Watts

D.3 - Please state the effective radiated power (erp) of the system (maximum).

Watts (e.r.p.)

D.4 - Please state the antenna gain.

dBi

D.5 - Please state the polarisation of the antenna.

D.6 - Please state whether the antenna is Directional or Omni-directional.

If the antenna is directional, please provide a hyperlink or send via e-mail

For further information, you are kindly requested to contact: Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846

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E.1 - Please state the details of the radiocommunications apparatus to be installed:

Manufacture

Model

Serial Number

Remarks

E.2 - Please state the details of the antenna to be installed:

Manufacture

Model

Manufacture

E.3 - Please provide the date when the apparatus described above will be installed. (DD/MM/YYYY)

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.

Date of application (DD/MM/YYYY)

Full name of signatory

ID Card or Passport No

Designation

On behalf of (if applicable)

For further information, you are kindly requested to contact: Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846

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21. Any radiocommunications apparatus not otherwise stipulated in these regulations, per annum fee .................................................................€23.20

For further information, you are kindly requested to contact: Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846

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