DJID Updates: New LMR Technical Regulation Draft is Issued for Public Consultation

This July, Communication and Digital Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia (KOMDIGI) issued a new LMR Technical Regulation Draft for public hearing. This time, the main topic discussed in this draft is about the technical standard of telecommunication devices operate using LMR or Land Mobile Radio technology. Such an interesting topic, right? Considering that LMR plays a big role in today’s communication system, it is important for industry player like manufacturer, distributor, or importer of LMR products to see the updates brought by this new regulation draft. But before that, let’s talk briefly about what LMR technology is.

Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

LMR stands for Land Mobile Radio. This is a communication system utilizing radio frequency to deliver audio signal. Each LMR device acts as both transmitter and receiver, enabling the device to establish two-way radio communication system between users. To use LMR communication device, a very simple mechanism called “Push-To-Talk” or PTT is applied. Users only need to push the button and speak. Then, the device will automatically transmit the audio signal. After finish, user need to release the button, and the device will be automatically changed to receiving mode.

Common example of LMR device is portable or handheld LMR like handy talkies or walkie talkies. Beside the portable/handheld, LMR placement is also stationary like in the base station units, and mobile when the LMR device is fixed into the vehicle.

Many industries choose to use LMR for various purposes, including for commercial and public safety. The reason of choosing LMR is due to its reliability, and the ruggedness of the equipment. Yes, most LMR devices are built as rugged communication device with can withstand various type of conditions. Other reasons are because numerous security options that the LMR devices offers.

LMR Technical Regulation Draft for Public Hearing

Considering the wide range of LMR usage, Indonesian Communication and Digital Ministry keeps polishing the technical regulation of this technology in order to provide safety and quality to the users. This July, new LMR Technical Regulation Draft are issued for public hearing. Based on DJID announcement in this link, here are some highlights to note:

1. EMC requirements have been updated to comply with the international standard CISPR 32 or ETSI EN 301 489;
2. Electrical safety requirements have been updated to comply with IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1;
3. Land Mobile Radio devices are divided into three types: conventional radio devices, trunked radio devices, and private mobile radio devices;
4. Conventional and trunked radio devices are divided into four groups: handheld, mobile, base/repeater, and radio modem;
5. Device operating frequency restrictions have been revised from the previously broad range (for example, previously, UHF devices were permitted to operate at frequencies of 300-3000 MHz) to those adjusted to TASFRI allocations and the prevalence of devices manufactured by vendors (for example, in this Technical Regulation Draft, UHF devices are permitted at frequencies of only 300-470 MHz, thus 450-512 MHz devices are not permitted);
6. Test parameters are limited to those capable of avoiding harmful interference, including operating frequency, channel spacing, conducted output power, spurious emissions, and frequency error/frequency stability. Other test parameters, including temperature, impedance, and modulation, have been removed; and
7. Additional test methods according to international standards.

To better understand the new LMR Technical Regulation Draft, herewith we enclosed the English translation:

That’s all we need to announce regarding new LMR Technical Regulation Draft. If you are manufacturers, distributors, or users of Land Mobile Radio telecommunication devices who want to submit a response to this new regulation draft, your response can be submitted to the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure by sending an email to muha115@komdigi.go.id, muha405@komdigi.go.id, aria001@komdigi.go.id, and siti028@komdigi.go.id. Responses will be received no later than August 3, 2025.

Best Regards!