b. interoperability of analogue and digital television sets.
Article 62
Wireless transmission equipment
Transmission equipment for wireless electronic communications may only be possessed, established or
used with the permission of the PTA. Wireless electronic communications may, however, be operated
without special authorisation if it is used solely for public electronic communications services in a specific
frequency range. PTA shall issue licences to use wireless communications for limited periods. The
licences may be made subject to conditions, for instance on the transmission power, location, bandwidth,
transmission area and connection to public electronic communications networks. Licences shall be
issued in the name of the equipment
owner and are not transferable. A licensee who sells wireless equipment, for which he/she has obtained
a licence, or turns it over to another person permanently is responsible for notifying PTA of the new
owner. PTA shall immediately take measures to suspend the operation of wireless transmitters, including
broadcasting transmitters, for which no licence has been issued and which are not exempted from
licensing obligations. PTA inspectors undertaking such action may not be interfered with, provided they
have produced their professional identification. PTA may grant exemptions from the licence provision for
specific types of transmission equipment.
No licences are required for transmission equipment with a maximum radiated power of 50 milliwatts.
Article 63
Electronic communications equipment in means of transportation
Icelandic vessels, aircraft and other means of transportation shall be equipped with electronic
communications equipment in accordance with international conventions and regulations1) issued by the
Minister of Communications.
Electronic communications equipment aboard foreign vessels, aircraft or other means of transportation
which are in Icelandic territorial waters or air space may only be used in accordance with Icelandic law
and regulations.
PTA may prohibit the use of electronic communications equipment in foreign means of transport within
Icelandic jurisdiction if such usage is contrary to Icelandic regulations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the second paragraph, PTA may authorise the use of equipment
approved for use internationally.
1)Reg. 53/2000.
Article 64
Restrictions on electronic communications due to interference
The Post and Telecom Administration may have an electronic communications facility sealed off, in
whole or in part, prohibit its use or, depending upon the circumstances, take it into custody under seal, if
the electronic communications facility interferes with other electronic communications or there is a danger
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