----- Original Message -----

From: Chris Diack - Concerta Consultants

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 12:29 AM

Subject: Re: [LPFM] The new frequencies

Thanks Andrew...   Is there any sign of input breing requested by MED at any time, and if unlikely, who do we lobby...   Chris Diack.

----- Original Message -----

From: Andrew Dyke

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 10:25 PM

Subject: [LPFM] The new frequencies

 

Hi everybody

 

Sorry for the delay in getting this information but it has been a hectic few days for me.  The new requirements shown below come into force on 1 July 2003, at the expiry of the existing LPFM rules.  The reason that it has taken so long to get on the website is that it is still in draft form, but has gone to government to be signed.

 

The major points:

 

Some additional frequencies at 88 MHz

88.5, 88,6 & 88.7 are not available within 120 km of Sky Tower in Auckland (because of Mai FM)

88.8 is not available (no change here)

 

New rules regarding remote transmitters (not allowed)

 

Although this is a draft, MED are not seeking consultation on it.  It is basically reflects everything that has been commented on to date within the constraints of the available spectrum.

 

This is not the end of the discussion however.  The upper FM band is still up for grabs as far as 5 - 25 Watt services are considered.  There is an appreciation that the fully commercial model currently followed is not suited to the pocket coverage, community radio type service.  There is still the opportunity to keep space in the band 100-106.5 for these, but the rules that would apply are still not clear and no decisions are likely in the near future.

 

Cheers

Andrew

 

  

 

 

 

 

Radiocommunications Regulations

(General User Radio Licence for Low Power FM Broadcasting Short Range Devices) Notice 2003 No. 2

Pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001 (‘the Regulations’) made under section 116(1)(b) of the Radiocommunications Act 1989, and acting under delegated authority from the Chief Executive, I give the following notice:

Notice

1. Short title and commencement

1. This notice is the Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Low Power FM Broadcasting Short Range Devices) Notice 2003 No. 2.

2. This notice comes into force on 1 July 2003.

1. General user radio licence

   A general user radio licence is granted for the transmission on the frequencies specified in the licence by means of radiocommunication transmitters known as "Low Power FM Broadcasting Short Range Devices" in accordance with the terms, conditions, and restrictions of this notice.

2. Terms, conditions, and restrictions

1. Only broadcasting transmissions, as defined in the Broadcasting Act 1989, are permitted.

2. Remote transmitters, being transmitters located more than 100 metres from the studio providing programme material to the transmitter, are not permitted.

3. Transmitters must conform to the Schedule to this notice, and the requirements prescribed in notices made under regulation 32(1)(b) of the regulations.

4. Frequency use is on a shared basis and the Chief Executive does not accept liability under any circumstances for any loss or damage of any kind occasioned by the unavailability of frequencies, or interference to reception.

5. Should interference occur to services licensed pursuant to a radio licence or a spectrum licence, the Chief Executive reserves the right to require and ensure that any transmission pursuant to this general user radio licence change frequency, reduce power, or cease operation.

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE:

1. The permitted transmitter carrier frequencies are:

   Lower FM Band:

   88.1 MHz, 88.2 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.4 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.6 MHz, and 88.7 MHz

   Upper FM Band:

   106.7 MHz, 106.8 MHz, 106.9 MHz,

   107.0 MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.2 MHz,

   107.3 MHz, 107.4 MHz, 107.5 MHz,

   107.6 MHz, and 107.7 MHz.

2. Transmissions on the frequencies 88.5 MHz, 88.6 MHz and 88.7 MHz are not permitted within 120 kilometres of Auckland Skytower.
3. The permitted designations of emissions are:

   256KF8EHF (stereo)

   180KF3EGN (mono)

4. The maximum peak radiated power must not exceed – 3 dBW (500 mW) e.i.r.p.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of (4), the field strength must not exceed 112dBuV/m using a measurement bandwidth of 100 kHz, and a reference distance of 10 metres.
6. Transmitter carrier stability (frequency tolerance) must be maintained within +/- 5kHz.

Dated at Wellington 2003.

 

 

 

 

Ministry of Economic Development

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the notice, but is intended to indicate its general effect).

This notice prescribes that, pursuant to regulation-making powers of the Radiocommunications Act 1989, a general user radio licence is granted for transmission on frequencies specified in the licence by means of radiocommunication transmitters known as "Low Power FM Broadcasting Short Range Devices" in accordance with the terms, conditions, and restrictions of this notice. This notice comes into force on 1 July 2003.

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