CRA publishes fourth Class License for SRDs

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) recently published on its website the fourth version of the Class License for Short Range Devices (SRDs) that replaces the third version that was in place.  The fourth version was designed to keep pace with rapid technological advancements in radio-communications equipment and applications and according to the resolutions and recommendations of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19). The Class License specifies the harmonised standards to be used for SRDs. The fourth version includes updates to the rules, international standards, and technical specifications for the SRDs intended to be imported to Qatar and the corresponding authorised maximum allowed output power. In addition to updates related to new frequency bands and applications for SRDs, including Wireless Access Systems (WAS) applications like Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs) applications onboard land vehicles, including wagons, cars, and trucks, and buses. ''The introduction of the additional frequency ranges was in response to the rapid increase in the uses of radio-communications equipment and applications and the numerous recent related advancements,”said Mohammed Ali Al Mannai, President of CRA.  ''In addition to CRA’s keenness to ensure that there is enough radio spectrum to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological environment and ensure that advanced, innovative, and reliable information and communications technology services are provided across Qatar.  The additional frequencies to these applications and the review of the authorized maximum allowed output power for some applications will allow using and selling a greater variety of SRDs in the country, which in turn will benefit consumers and other stakeholders,” he said. The fourth version of the Class License for SRDs is available at this link: . It is worth mentioning that the CRA is the responsible authority for regulating and managing all the affairs related to the use of the radio spectrum in Qatar and establishing an effective approval regime for telecommunications equipment. MENAFN07062021000063011010ID1102224302