The Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar have recently proposed changes to their Class License for Short Range Devices.
The changes include proposals that will increase the power level that can be used by WLAN devices:
| Applicable Sub-section of Framework | Typical Application Type | Authorized Frequency Bands/Frequencies (Channel Spacing) | Maximum Strength/RF Output Power | Harmonized Standard Reference | Remarks (Emission Type, Duty Cycle, other restrictions) |
| Wireless Local Area Networks | WiFi or WLAN | 2400-2483.5MHz | eirp 100mW | EN 300 328 (V2.2.1) | Indoor use only |
| 5725-5875MHz | eirp 100mW | EN 302 502 (V2.0.8) | Indoor use only | ||
| Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks | Wi-Fi or Radio Local Area Networks | 5150-5250MHz | maximum eirp 200mW (with & without TPC) | EN 301 893 (V1.8.1) | Indoor use only |
| 5250-5350MHz | maximum eirp 200mW (with & without TPC) | EN 301 893 (V1.8.1) | Indoor use only | ||
| 5470-5725MHz | maximum eirp 100mW (with & without TPC) | EN 301 893 (V1.8.1) | Indoor use only |
Full details of the consultation can be found here, and comments can be submitted to CRA until August 16, 2017.