In this tutorial im going to try to explain how as like myself as an M7 callsign (m7spi) can allow new potential radio hams or any other person with a general interest in amateur radio can transmit under the direct supervision using your own equipment under your own individual M7’s callsign and within your own m7’s licencing terms and conditions.
The reason for this tutorial is ofcom do not make this clear.
So ill break this down and simplfiy it.
The official statement is ‘Yes, in the UK, an unlicensed person can operate amateur radio equipment and use an M7 callsign, provided it is under the direct supervision of a licensed M7 amateur radio operator. This “supervised access” allows individuals to experience amateur radio without needing to obtain a full or intermediate licence, according to Ofcom’
The prequesits:
The m7 callsign must directly supervise the radio operator
The person to transmit must only operate under the m7’s own licencing conditions.
Ill try and simply below:
The M7 prefix in UK amateur radio indicates a Foundation licence, which is an entry-level licence for radio enthusiasts. It allows holders to operate within specific frequency bands and power limits (currently up to 25 watts on many bands). The M7 call sign is followed by three letters, which are unique to the licensee. Mine for example is M7SPI.
So under my own individual callsign an unlicenced memeber can use my callsign M7SPI, while im overseeing as long as they stay within my own license conditions
