The Norwegian Communications Authority has approved an entry-level licence for amateurs in that country as one of several changes taking effect. The entry-level, or "limited" 10-watt licence covers the 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 10, 6 and 2-metre bands as well as the 70-centimetre band. Other changes include the removal of limitations to hams wishing to operate stations remotely, especially in Norway's overseas territories. The changes also affect the 23cm band, which will now follow IARU recommendations more directly.