2006/771/EC: Commission Decision of 9 November 2006 on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices (notified under document number C(2006) 5304) (Text with EEA relevance)

The purpose of this Decision is to harmonise the frequency bands and the related technical parameters for the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum for short-range devices so that such devices may benefit from ‘Class 1’ classification under Commission Decision 2000/299/EC.

For the purpose of this Decision: 1. ‘short-range device’ means radio transmitters which provide either unidirectional or bidirectional communication and which transmit over a short distance at low power; 2. ‘non-interference and non-protected basis’ means that no harmful interference may be caused to any radio communications service and that no claim may be made for protection of these devices against harmful interference originating from radio communications services.

1 Member States shall designate and make available, on a non-exclusive, non-interference and non-protected basis, the frequency bands for the types of short-range devices, subject to the specific conditions and by the implementation deadline, as laid down in the Annex to this Decision.

2 Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may request transitional periods and/or radio spectrum-sharing arrangements, pursuant to Article 4(5) of the Radio Spectrum Decision.

3 This Decision is without prejudice to the right of Member States to allow the use of the frequency bands under less restrictive conditions than specified in the Annex to this Decision.

Member States shall keep the use of the relevant bands under scrutiny and report their findings to the Commission to allow regular and timely review of the Decision.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.