Man at B&Q :
On Jan 12, 7:19*pm, "OG" wrote:
"Fredxx" wrote in message

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"Bob Eager" wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:36:27 +0000, Stewart wrote:

Also useful...

"Watching TV on the internet
* *You need to be covered by a licence if you watch TV online at the
same time as it's being broadcast on conventional TV in the UK or the
Channel Islands.

The law uses the words similar to "capable of receiving broadcasts".
Therefore if there are live broadcast on the 'net, your system will be
capable of receiving then, and hence you theoretically need a licence.

Not sure which law you are referring to, but the
The Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004
includes
Definitions for the purposes of the Communications Act 2003 and the Wireless
Telegraphy Act 1967

Meaning of "television receiver"
* * *9. *- (1) In Part 4 of the Act (licensing of TV reception), "television
receiver" means any apparatus installed or used for the purpose of receiving
(whether by means of wireless telegraphy or otherwise) any television
programme service, whether or not it is installed or used for any other
purpose.

So it's clear that it's the *purpose* for the apparatus rather than the
*capability* that's important.

So, with respect, I think you are in error.

By your own quote "apparatus installed or used for the purpose of
receiving", just installing it is sufficient.

That means it qualifies as a "television receiver" for the purposes of
the act. It doesn't necessarily mean you need a licence for it.

You don't have to
actually use it.

Oh yes you do.

--
Mike Barnes