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Section 1 Radio Equipment operated by Authorities
Art. 26 Authorisation of equipment
1 Subject to Article 6 paragraph 2, radio equipment that is intended to be operated by the authorities in order to safeguard public security may only be made available on the market if it has been authorised by OFCOM. The authorisation from OFCOM applies to any equipment of the same type. 2 The equipment referred to in paragraph 1 must meet the essential requirements of Article 7 paragraph 1 letter a. 3 The equipment referred to in paragraph 1 must also meet certain requirements in relation to the use of frequencies in accordance with Article 7 paragraph 2 and Article 9 and electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with Article 7 paragraph 1 letter b. 4 Authorised equipment must be marked in accordance with Article 18 paragraph 4 and bear the authorisation number issued by OFCOM. The required information on intended use must be enclosed. 5 OFCOM shall issue the required technical and administrative regulations.
Para. 1 — Amended by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6213). Para. 3 — Amended by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6213).
Art. 27 Authorisation for economic operators
1 Any person wishing to: a. import radio equipment in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 2 or make such equipment available on the market in accordance with Article 26 paragraph 1; or b. manufacture devices causing interference in accordance with Article 32b FMG, must first obtain authorisation from OFCOM. 1bis OFCOM may make authorisation subject to terms and conditions. It shall issue the required administrative regulations. 2 In the event of any failure to comply with the terms and conditions of authorisation, OFCOM may revoke the authorisation without compensation. 3 OFCOM shall provide the authorities under paragraph 4 with a list of persons who have received authorisation, and a list of equipment authorised in accordance with Article 26 paragraph 1. 4 The radio equipment referred to in Article 26 paragraph 1 may only be offered or made available on the market to: a. the police, the prosecution or prison and probation authorities; b. the Federal Intelligence Service; c. the Armed
Art. 27 — Amended by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). Para. 1 — Amended by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). Para. 1bis — Inserted by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). Para. 4 let. e — Inserted by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). Para. 4 let. e — Amended by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6213).
Art. 27a Demonstration, testing and repairs
Any person wishing to install or operate for demonstration, testing and repair purposes radio equipment that is intended to be operated by authorities to safeguard public security requires authorisation from OFCOM in accordance with Article 59a RFSO.
Art. 27a — Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020 (As 2020 6213). Amended by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). SR 784.102.1
Art. 28 Restriction on operations
The radio equipment referred to in Article 6 paragraph 2 may only be operated subject to the conditions set out in Articles 53–59a RFSO.
Art. 28 — Amended by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). SR 784.102.1
Art 28a Correspondence address
Applicants based abroad must provide a correspondence address in Switzerland, in particular for the due service of official communications and rulings.
Art. 28a — Inserted by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720).
Section 2 Exhibition and Demonstration
Art. 29
1 Any person exhibiting radio equipment that does not fulfil the conditions required for making it available on the market must clearly indicate that the equipment is not in conformity with the regulations and that it may not be made available on the market or put into service. 2 Any person who wishes to install and operate for demonstration purposes radio equipment that does not meet the requirements for being made available on the market must obtain the required licence (Art. 30 RFSO). 3 Articles 22 LVEO and 22 OEMC are reserved.
Para. 2 — SR 784.102.1 Para. 2 — Amended by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6213). Para. 3 — SR 734.26 Para. 3 — SR 734.5
Section 3 Radio Equipment operated by the Armed Fo
Inserted by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720).
Art 29a
Radio equipment in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 3 may only be made available on the market, installed or operated in accordance with the technical parameters specified by OFCOM in accordance with Article 8 paragraph 2 letter i RFSO following consultation with the responsible military authority.
SR 784.102.1
