Well after a wait here is the response from OFCOM I would be pleased to receive your duly considered interpretation.
Is a correctly licensed amateur station permitted to relay "aka digipeat" information heard "on air" with regards to APRS (144.800Mhz) and retransmit the same when unattended. Where I would appreciate your clarification is:
The relaying of information from "on air" to the internet does not appear to be in contravention of the terms in that, any member of the public with a suitable receiver and Internet connection could feasibly carryout that method and not require any licence. I do acknowledge that the appropriate NOV would be required if the intention was to "port" data from the internet to the radio, as this clearly is not covered by the terms. The general consensus from reading the Amateur Terms from Section 10(1) copied below, is that this form of operation is permissible.ġ0 Unattended and remote control operationġ0(1) The Licensee may conduct Unattended Operation of Radio Equipment provided that any such operation is consistent with the terms of this Licence. The matter is somewhat clouded when you visit the internet with many conflicting views and opinions including those from the RSGB ETCC. There appears to be some confusion regarding the unattended use of radio equipment with regards to APRS. Subject: Clarification of amateur licence and APRS
Below I copy for your information a copy of and email I sent to OFCOM for clarification:
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