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Experimental authorizations
101. (I) Authorizations for stations for experimental radio service may be issued only to persons qualified to
conduct experimentations utilizing hertzian waves:
(a)
for scientific or technical operation data directly related to a use of radio not provided by
existing rules; or
(b)
for communications in connection with research projects when existing communication
facilities are inadequate
(2) Applicants eligible for authorizations in an established service, and seeking to develop operational data
or techniques directed toward the improvement or extension of that service shall file applications and
conduct such projects under the developmental rules of the established service.
Experimental authorizations scope of service
102. (1) Stations operating in the experimental radio service may be permitted to conduct operations, which
include:
(a)
experimentations in scientific or technical radio research;
(b)
experimentations under contractual agreement with the Government of Lesotho or for
export purposes;
(c)
Experimentations under contractual agreement for export purposes;
(d)
communications essential to a research project;
(e)
technical verifications or demonstrations of equipment or techniques;
(f)
field strength surveys by persons not eligible for authorization in any other service;
(g)
demonstration of equipment to prospective purchasers for proposed stations in existing
services by persons engaged in the business of selling radio equipment;
(h)
testing of equipment in connection with production or type approval of such equipment;
(i)
development of radio technique, equipment or engineering data not relating to an existing
or proposed service including field or factory testing or calibration of equipment;
(j)
development of radio technique, equipment, operational data or engineering data related to
an existing or proposed Radio Service; and
(k)
limited market studies.
(2) Other types of experiments that are not specifically covered under subrule (1)(b) that the Authority may
be considered.
Frequencies for the experimental radio service
103. Stations operating in the experimental radio service may be authorized to use any government or non
government frequency designated in the Table of Frequency Allocations as available for assignment to this
service Provided that the need for the specific frequency(ies) requested is fully justified by the applicant
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