December 22, 2022 Enhancement of the Outline of Industrial Facilities Emitting Radio Waves Page on the Radio Use Web Site

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has recently drawn up and posted on its Outline of Industrial Facilities Emitting Radio Waves page a list of leading product groups containing industrial facilities emitting high-frequency (HF) radio waves (other than communication facilities), to serve as a reference in ascertaining the presence of such facilities that might require permission.

1. Outline

In order to prevent obstruction of other communications, the Radio Act (Act No. 131 of 1950) provides that a person who wishes to install or operate industrial facilities emitting HF radio waves must obtain permission from the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.

MIC has drawn up and posted on its Outline of Industrial Facilities Emitting Radio Waves page the names of leading product groups containing industrial facilities emitting high-frequency (HF) radio waves (other than communication facilities), divided into the categories of medical equipment, industrial heating equipment, and other equipment, to serve as a reference in ascertaining the presence of such facilities that might require permission.

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