Electronic and Postal Communications (Radio communications and Frequency
Spectrum)
G.N. No. 424 (contd)
Satellite
communication
station
32.-(1)
The Authority may grant the satellite
communication station licence to enable the licensee to transmit
and receive messages by means of satellite communication for
such purposes as may be authorised by the Authority.
(2) The licence granted under these Regulations shall
be categorized as follows(a) Very small aperture terminal licence;
(b) Tracking, telemetry and command earth station
licence;
(c) Satellite earth station licence
(d) Transportable satellite receiver; and
(e) Satellite terminals.
(3) A satellite communication station licensee shall
seek the approval of the Authority for access to any space
segment and shall comply with the relevant rules, regulations
and procedures imposed by the satellite operator for station
access, booking and fees.
(4) Unless exempted by the Authority, the licensee
shall at all times comply with the provisions of the Radio
Regulations annexed to the International Telecommunications
Convention which the Government of Tanzania has ratified.
Ship
station
licence
conditions
33. A ship station licence may be granted by the
Authority if (a) the ship has a valid internationally recognised sea
worthiness certificate;
(b) the station is operated by an appropriate number
and category of radio operators holding
a
certificate of competency granted under the Radio
communication (Certificates of Competency for
Ship Station Operators) Regulations or by a
competent local or foreign authority, except where
the vessel is used solely or principally for pleasure
purposes;
(c) the ship has an accounting authority acceptable to
the Authority; and
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