What obligations apply to PMR (private mobile radio) providers?
6.1 An example of PMR is where a local trades firm such as a plumber or electrician self-provides a PMR system for its on-call staff within a local area served by one base station, typically covering a town centre and suburbs. Because PMR is self-provided, with the end-user owning or leasing the radio equipment, it will only be subject to frequency regulation under the new regulatory framework. This is a change from the present arrangements, where PMR systems are operated under a class licence. A third-party provider may supply some or all of the equipment, installation and maintenance but this is not the same as providing an electronic communication service. As a result, a PMR provider will not be subject to the general conditions and will not be exposed to any new obligations under the new regulatory framework. 6.2 The only exception is where the PMR provider provides a Common Base Station (CBS), sometimes known as a Community Repeater. A CBS is similar to PMR but provided on a comme
