Australia has Low Power Open Narrowcast (LPON) 1 watt (residential) 10
watt (non-residential). The content must be of "limited appeal".

There are also High (HPON) which can be up to 2Kw. Same rules apply.

There certainly are networks operating on LPON, the most evident being
christian radio network Vision which has over 300 transmitters around
the country and delivers via satellite. Others include racing radio,
also fully networked and a number of tourist radio networks - in this
case "network" means same content, but delivered by local means,
usually automated CD stacker.

For more information go to the ACMA site:

http://acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_90181


--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Ross Levis" <ross@...> wrote:
>
> There is no LPFM is Aussie as such. There is narrowcasting where
you can
> apply for a licence to provide a service/music format not provided
in the
> same area by a commercial operator. But I believe these are full power
> licences.
>
>
>
> The same is now available here known as Local Commercial FM Radio.
>
> http://data.rsm.govt.nz/spp/vhf-fm/criteria-and-conditions/index.html
>
>
>
> There are several restrictions such as limited networking and not
linked to
> any other radio station in NZ.
>
>
>
> Ross.
>
>
>
> From: LPFM_Radio@...
[mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of Herb
> Sent: Tuesday, 18 March 2008 7:30 p.m.
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband
frequencies
>
>
>
> Yep, a really interesting thread...
>
> From what I see, RGB (Rhema, etc...) operate LPFM mainly in small
> localities of less than say 5000. Where the population is bigger
> (Wanganui, for example) it should be possible to have a frequency
> engineered for use.
>
> I really think RSM/Govt should adopt the Aussie LPFM approach... No
> full-time networks allowed - satellite/terrestrial. Meaning every
> station had to be completely local, staffed by locals. The 2 stations
> per 25K rule, in my view, should still apply. These two stations could
> be the same programme, or different content on each frequency. This
> would reduce frequency squatting and network broadcasters using LPFM
> at the same time.
>
> If a network, eg: RGB wanted to go LPFM, they would be required to
> have it staffed locally, and content different to what's played
> nationally 24/7. Govt would make more money this way, as it would
> force networks to have new frequencies engineered.
>
> My thoughts...
> Herb.
>
> --- In LPFM_Radio@...
> <mailto:LPFM_Radio%40yahoogroups.com.au> , "Gavin Stephens" <gstephens@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Perhaps operating a second transmitter on the same channel with
> entirely different programming is an option. This would be enough to
> encourage a commercial operator to get around to leasing a frequency
> of sorts or realise LPFM frequencies are not suitable for commercial
use.
> >
> > Yes I agree frequency squatting is something detestable.
> >
> > Gavin.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Jesse Archer
> > To: LPFM_Radio@...
<mailto:LPFM_Radio%40yahoogroups.com.au>
>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:50 PM
> > Subject: [LPFM] Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband
> frequencies
> >
> >
> > Interesting conversation.
> > Personally, I have no issue with commercial operators using LPFM
> frequencies *where* they don't have frequencies.
> >
> > Probably the biggest guardband user from the 'biggies' would be
> RBG - however, they are a non-profit organization....so do they count
> under the argument here?
> >
> > One of the reasons RSM still allows 'networking' of LPFM -
> [meaning, I could set up hundreds of LPFMs across NZ (using the 25km
> rule of course) and it would be fine] - is the political power R.B.G.
> hold here because of their use of the LPFM's.
> >
> > My recommendation here: Lets NOT complain. The less RSM hear from
> us lot complaining, the more likely they'll get sick of LPFM
> broadcasting and take it away. I've heard a few RSM inspectors get
> quite frustrated with the stupid things some current operators have
> been doing - power beyond their recommended level, dodgy gear - one
> lpfm in Tauranga knocked 89.0 Radio Hauraki (at the time) off air for
> a good few hours before RSM figured out where the broadcast was coming
> from.
> >
> > I'm happy with how LPFM is setup at the moment, wouldn't want a
> thing to change.
> >
> > Only thing that annoys me is people who sit on 3-4 frequencies in
> one area broadcasting services that are already adequately catered
> for. (this excludes Tx site operators who house LPFM equiptment on
> their hills for other external broadcasters)
> > I call this 'frequency hogging'.
> >
> > My 2c: Focus on one program/station and getting it to serve your
> audience the best it can.
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jesse
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > JESSE ARCHER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | UGM NEW ZEALAND
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> > jesse@ | www.ugmradio.com
> >
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