Public Mobile Equipment/Land Mobile Services
Overview
A Land Mobile Service is a mobile service between base stations and land mobile stations or between land mobile stations. The NCA grants Land Mobile Service (LMS) Authorisations to service providers. LMS authorisations are in line with ITU Radio Regulations.
Technical Information
Land Mobile Service (LMS) according to ITU Radio Regulations is defined as an Analogue or digital two-way conventional or trunked radio communications system in which two or more fixed or mobile radio stations in the land mobile service communicate on one or more frequency(ies).
It is commonly used for critical communications by public safety organizations such as Police, Fire Service, and other emergency response organizations.
In addition to the public safety sector, LMS are also commonly used commercially in various industries including Mining, Transportation, Utilities, Security, Logistics, and the Military. LMS typically consists of handheld portable radios, vehicle-mounted mobile radios, fixed base stations and repeaters, and network infrastructure.
Most LMS in Ghana operate using radio channels in the following Frequency Bands:
It is commonly used for critical communications by public safety organizations such as Police, Fire Service, and other emergency response organizations.
In addition to the public safety sector, LMS are also commonly used commercially in various industries including Mining, Transportation, Utilities, Security, Logistics, and the Military. LMS typically consists of handheld portable radios, vehicle-mounted mobile radios, fixed base stations and repeaters, and network infrastructure.
Most LMS in Ghana operate using radio channels in the following Frequency Bands:
- HF Band (3 to 30 MHz)
- VHF Band (136 to 174 MHz)
- UHF Band (380 to 450 MHz)
Customer Registration Forms
Technical (Application) Form
Note: It is mandatory to complete the appropriate Customer Registration Form in addition to the Application Form.
Click to download Application Form for Private Land Mobile Radio Station Licence
Click to download Application Form for Private Land Mobile Radio Station Licence
