Are High-Gain Antennas Putting You at Risk of Breaking the Law?

During a recent meeting with the UK regulator Ofcom, the Low Power Radio Association raised a critical compliance concern: Users and manufacturers of cellular and SRD (Short Range Device) products may be breaching the law by fitting high-gain antennas.

Why This Is a Serious Issue

Swapping a standard antenna for a high-gain version might seem like an easy way to improve coverage, but it often pushes devices beyond legal power and spectrum limits. This can result in:

• Non-compliance with CE, FCC, UKCA, RED and other directives

• Market withdrawal or product bans

• Complains from other users or competitor

• Possible enforcement actions from regulators

This applies to everything from IoT devices, gateways, and SRDs to cellular-based equipment.

LPRA – Here to Help Since 1990

The LPRA exists to ensure members stay informed and compliant. When you join, you gain:Regulatory intelligence and expert guidanceRepresentation with authorities like Ofcom, ETSI, and CEPTOpportunities to promote your products and business to a global network

Designers, manufacturers, importers, and users of SRD devices; don’t take risks.Stay informed. Stay legal. Stay competitive.

Join the LPRA today at www.lpra.org