Hi All,
Hope you don't mind me posting this on a NZ group, however I'm sure a few
Australians look at this group (I do)

LPON (low power open narrowcasting) is very similar to your LPFM in NZ, however
we can transmit 1 watt but have only 3 frequencies available. Most of the
licenses have been taken over by large organizations (one organization now has
over 500 licenses!!) not only that but to obtain a license (if available) it
costs a minimum of $2000 (if you are not outbid in the auction)
Therefore I am trying to form a group so that individuals such as myself who
wants to start a non profit local radio station can have a fair chance in
obtaining a license.

Therefore please look at the group I have just formed at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/narrowcasting_australia

Thanks

Roger Wilson

Thanks Peter.,
Hopefully you get it all sorted soon. I've tinkered a wee bit with web
pages and server updates in the past... perhaps it is a permission or
some configuration file at fault. Perhaps a bit of code that was
modified in the original setup got overwritten with a default value or
something with the update.

Best of luck... I look forward to viewing again your informative and
interesting website.
Cheers
Geoff

> Hi Geoff,
>
> There was an issue regarding upgrading the underlying code which I
> thought had been resolved over the last weekend.
>
> However, I find that although the site is valid, the home page is blank.
>
> I'll check it out with Stuart, who looks after it.
>
> BRgds,
> Peter
> Secretary, TSOLPFMBI
>
>
>
>

The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated: Executive
Committee meeting Tuesday 24th February 2009:

Meeting starts at 6:30 pm (more or less). Location:

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Auckland VHF Group (Branch 66) Clubrooms, Mount Roskill
=======================================================

Located in Hazel Avenue, Mount Roskill, at the very END of the street
on the LEFT, behind the Scout Hall. There is a driveway on the left
just past the Scout Hall which takes you down the side of that
building into an area in front of the club rooms where there is room
for a number of cars. There is also plenty of parking in the street.

Hazel Avenue is off Dominion Road. Coming from Mount Albert Road, it
is the SIXTH street on the left. From the other direction, it is the
TENTH street on the right after Balmoral Road.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


If you have any items for the Agenda, please email me. You are also
welcome to come along and raise any matters on your mind.

This is essentially our first full meeting for 2009. On Tuesday 20th
January 2009 we held a J-Pole antenna construction evening at which
nine units were built.


BRgds,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., Geoff Barkman <barknet@...> wrote:
>
> Hi There
> I was browsing the RSM pages on LPFM
>
http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/licensing/types-of-licence/general-user-licences/low-\
power-fm-broadcasting-short-range-devices/operation-of-broadcasting-stations-und\
er-the-low-power-fm-broadcasting-lpfm-general-user-radio-licence-gurl/
> And there is a link to The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters
> Incorporated in Auckland.
> So I followed the link to...
> http://www.lpfmnz.com/
>
> But alas... the page is broken. If the owner of this site is on this
> list... did you know it was broken?
>
> Cheers
> Geoff
>
Hi Geoff,

There was an issue regarding upgrading the underlying code which I
thought had been resolved over the last weekend.

However, I find that although the site is valid, the home page is blank.

I'll check it out with Stuart, who looks after it.

BRgds,
Peter
Secretary, TSOLPFMBI

Hi There
I was browsing the RSM pages on LPFM
http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/licensing/types-of-licence/general-user-licences/low-\
power-fm-broadcasting-short-range-devices/operation-of-broadcasting-stations-und\
er-the-low-power-fm-broadcasting-lpfm-general-user-radio-licence-gurl/
And there is a link to The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters
Incorporated in Auckland.
So I followed the link to...
http://www.lpfmnz.com/

But alas... the page is broken. If the owner of this site is on this
list... did you know it was broken?

Cheers
Geoff

I hear a lot of radio (it's what I do) and I've not heard anything as
blatantly obvious as the program material on 88.4
Sure, some stations may be using compressed formats, but whether it is
just poor quality song files or some kind of phase issue with the
station's stereo encoder, it is not something I'd want to listen to.
I don't know if the operator of the station concerned is a member on
here but if not, someone who may know of them might like to pass the
comments on. They may of course not be aware of the issue.



--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Gavin Stephens" <gstephens@...>
wrote:
>
> I could say same thing about every station on the dial appart from
concert.
>
> I think most of them still use MP2 not MP3 encoding. Then of course
more encoding for satellite links etc...  I hear the artifacts in
anything less than 256Kbps, which is why I stopped using MPEG
altogether a few years back. These days it makes no real sense using
it appart from digital STL's and the Internet etc... as a streaming
solution.
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: wireless.radio
>   To: LPFM_Radio@...
>   Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:07 PM
>   Subject: Re: [LPFM] For the Whangarei people
>
>
>   Not sure I can agree with you there. I am not aware of TRN or
>   Mediaworks ever using low bitrate mp3s in their on-air servers and
>   their processing, although sometimes aggressive, should not allow
>   overmodulation or distortion.
>
>   --- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Richard \(lists\)"
>   <rich_lists@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Same comments could be aimed at TRN and mediaworks and be just as
>   correct ;)
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > From: LPFM_Radio@...
>   [mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
>   > On Behalf Of wireless.radio
>   > Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:38 PM
>   > To: LPFM_Radio@...
>   > Subject: [LPFM] For the Whangarei people
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > I don't know who is using 88.4 there, but your on-air program sounds
>   > awful. My guess is you are playing VERY low bitrate mp3 files. The
>   > phasing and anti-aliasing effects are hideously obvious. Add to this
>   > the distortion that is occurring most of the time, probably due to
>   > over-modulation, and you have something that's really bad to
listen to.
>   > I am posting this not to criticise, but for your benefit so that you
>   > may improve your operation.
>   >
>

Mediaworks has the ability to purchase and commission commercial
frequencies and I hope they will do so in areas that George is
currently broadcasting on low power.
Yet another shortcoming in the GURL, stations who operate on
commercial frequencies should not also be allowed to utilise low power
frequencies.
The fundamental idea of LPFM is to allow those who can not afford a
commercial/high power licence to get on the air.
Commercial stations such as George that utilise low power frequencies
are effectively "double-dipping" and making it difficult (in some
cases impossible) for LPFM operators to broadcast.


--- In LPFM_Radio@..., Kris Bainbridge <kris@...> wrote:
>
> Wonder if this will mean any changes to the LPFM broadcasts of George
> around the country.
>
>
> MEDIA RELEASE
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> Monday, 16 February 2009
>
> MEDIAWORKS ACQUIRES GEORGE FM
>
> MediaWorks Radio has acquired the Auckland based radio station George
> FM, and also leased the Auckland frequency 96.8FM which the station
> broadcasts on. The agreement is between MediaWorks Radio and the urban
> Maori authorities; the Manukau Urban Maori Authority (MUMA) and the
> Waipareira Trust.
>
> Announcing the arrangement, MUMA Chief Executive Officer Willie Jackson
> said: "There is a strong, ongoing relationship between the urban Maori
> authorities and MediaWorks. John Tamihere, CEO for Waipareira, and
> myself have worked for MediaWorks as talkback hosts for three years now
> they are aware of the many commitments that John and I have outside of
> RadioLIVE and they have been tremendously supportive of our work. We
> will all be working together to ensure Maori language and cultural
> objectives on George FM continue to be met," Mr Jackson said.
>
> MediaWorks Chief Executive Brent Impey said his organisation is also
> keen to maintain the cultural and language commitments of the George FM
> brand.
>
> "George FM is an urban, dance format station with a proud cultural
> heritage. It complements many of our key radio brands, including Mai
FM,
> The Edge, The Rock and More FM," said Mr Impey.
>
> "We are keen to retain the station's successful format and fully
support
> commitments the station has to fostering the Maori language and
> culture," he said.
>
> The transaction also includes transmission equipment for a number of
low
> powered FM frequencies throughout the country.
>
> George FM Manager Jef Kay has agreed to stay on for a three month
> transition period, during which time MediaWorks executive Emily
Turnbull
> will assume management responsibilities at the station. Emily Turnbull
> has recently returned from London where she worked in radio and
> agencies. Prior to that Emily project managed the nationwide rollout of
> the More FM brand and the launch of RadioLIVE. There are no other
> changes to staffing as a result of the change in ownership.
>
> The purchase is for an undisclosed amount, and is effective 28 February
> 2009.
>
> --- ends ---
>
> MediaWorks NZ Limited is a subsidiary of HT Media Holdings Limited.
>
> MediaWorks (website: mediaworks.co.nz) is New Zealand's leading private
> sector broadcast and online media company.
>
> Through its specialist divisions – MediaWorks TV, MediaWorks Radio and
> MediaWorks Interactive, it owns and operates the TV3 and C4 television
> networks, national radio brands The Edge, The Rock, More FM, Kiwi FM,
> RadioLIVE, BSport, Solid Gold, The Breeze and Mai FM plus several local
> radio stations, and a family of websites.
>
> For further information:
>
> Sussan Turner, Chief Operating Officer, MediaWorks Radio. Phone 021
376 242
>
> Released by Roger Beaumont, Director of Marketing & Communications,
> MediaWorks. Phone 021 822 296
>
> Kris Bainbridge
> Programme Director, Twisted Radio
> 107.7 Auckland, 107.5 Hamilton
> m 021 122 1843 w twisted.co.nz
>

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

From: wireless.radio

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:07 PM

Subject: Re: [LPFM] For the Whangarei people

Not sure I can agree with you there. I am not aware of TRN or
Mediaworks ever using low bitrate mp3s in their on-air servers and
their processing, although sometimes aggressive, should not allow
overmodulation or distortion.

--- In LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au, "Richard \(lists\)"
<rich_lists@...> wrote:
>
> Same comments could be aimed at TRN and mediaworks and be just as
correct ;)
>
>
>
> From: LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au
[mailto:LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au]
> On Behalf Of wireless.radio
> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:38 PM
> To: LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au
> Subject: [LPFM] For the Whangarei people
>
>
>
> I don't know who is using 88.4 there, but your on-air program sounds
> awful. My guess is you are playing VERY low bitrate mp3 files. The
> phasing and anti-aliasing effects are hideously obvious. Add to this
> the distortion that is occurring most of the time, probably due to
> over-modulation, and you have something that's really bad to listen to.
> I am posting this not to criticise, but for your benefit so that you
> may improve your operation.
>

Not sure I can agree with you there. I am not aware of TRN or
Mediaworks ever using low bitrate mp3s in their on-air servers and
their processing, although sometimes aggressive, should not allow
overmodulation or distortion.


--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Richard \(lists\)"
<rich_lists@...> wrote:
>
> Same comments could be aimed at TRN and mediaworks and be just as
correct ;)
>
>
>
> From: LPFM_Radio@...
[mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of wireless.radio
> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:38 PM
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] For the Whangarei people
>
>
>
> I don't know who is using 88.4 there, but your on-air program sounds
> awful. My guess is you are playing VERY low bitrate mp3 files. The
> phasing and anti-aliasing effects are hideously obvious. Add to this
> the distortion that is occurring most of the time, probably due to
> over-modulation, and you have something that's really bad to listen to.
> I am posting this not to criticise, but for your benefit so that you
> may improve your operation.
>

Wonder if this will mean any changes to the LPFM broadcasts of George
around the country.


MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, 16 February 2009

MEDIAWORKS ACQUIRES GEORGE FM

MediaWorks Radio has acquired the Auckland based radio station George
FM, and also leased the Auckland frequency 96.8FM which the station
broadcasts on. The agreement is between MediaWorks Radio and the urban
Maori authorities; the Manukau Urban Maori Authority (MUMA) and the
Waipareira Trust.

Announcing the arrangement, MUMA Chief Executive Officer Willie Jackson
said: “There is a strong, ongoing relationship between the urban Maori
authorities and MediaWorks. John Tamihere, CEO for Waipareira, and
myself have worked for MediaWorks as talkback hosts for three years now
they are aware of the many commitments that John and I have outside of
RadioLIVE and they have been tremendously supportive of our work. We
will all be working together to ensure Maori language and cultural
objectives on George FM continue to be met,” Mr Jackson said.

MediaWorks Chief Executive Brent Impey said his organisation is also
keen to maintain the cultural and language commitments of the George FM
brand.

“George FM is an urban, dance format station with a proud cultural
heritage. It complements many of our key radio brands, including Mai FM,
The Edge, The Rock and More FM,” said Mr Impey.

“We are keen to retain the station’s successful format and fully support
commitments the station has to fostering the Maori language and
culture,” he said.

The transaction also includes transmission equipment for a number of low
powered FM frequencies throughout the country.

George FM Manager Jef Kay has agreed to stay on for a three month
transition period, during which time MediaWorks executive Emily Turnbull
will assume management responsibilities at the station. Emily Turnbull
has recently returned from London where she worked in radio and
agencies. Prior to that Emily project managed the nationwide rollout of
the More FM brand and the launch of RadioLIVE. There are no other
changes to staffing as a result of the change in ownership.

The purchase is for an undisclosed amount, and is effective 28 February
2009.

--- ends ---

MediaWorks NZ Limited is a subsidiary of HT Media Holdings Limited.

MediaWorks (website: mediaworks.co.nz) is New Zealand’s leading private
sector broadcast and online media company.

Through its specialist divisions – MediaWorks TV, MediaWorks Radio and
MediaWorks Interactive, it owns and operates the TV3 and C4 television
networks, national radio brands The Edge, The Rock, More FM, Kiwi FM,
RadioLIVE, BSport, Solid Gold, The Breeze and Mai FM plus several local
radio stations, and a family of websites.

For further information:

Sussan Turner, Chief Operating Officer, MediaWorks Radio. Phone 021 376 242

Released by Roger Beaumont, Director of Marketing & Communications,
MediaWorks. Phone 021 822 296

Kris Bainbridge
Programme Director, Twisted Radio
107.7 Auckland, 107.5 Hamilton
m 021 122 1843 w twisted.co.nz

I don't know who is using 88.4 there, but your on-air program sounds
awful. My guess is you are playing VERY low bitrate mp3 files. The
phasing and anti-aliasing effects are hideously obvious. Add to this
the distortion that is occurring most of the time, probably due to
over-modulation, and you have something that's really bad to listen to.
I am posting this not to criticise, but for your benefit so that you
may improve your operation.

Hi Andy, if only you had emailed me yesterday! I just today ordered
one from down the line.

Thanks heaps for your offer though. You're a legend!

Mike

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "piratefm2007"
<piratefm2007@...> wrote:
>
> --- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Michael Rowse" <mike@> wrote:
>
>
>
> >Hi Micheal,
>
> I have an antenna that will do, do you still need one, let me know.
>
> Andy Archer Pirate FM
>
>
>
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > On February the 28th we are braodcasting a concert from a park in
> > Howick and are looking to borrow an antenna tuned to 107.7 for the
> event.
> >
> > Thanks to Robert from Mountainside FM we have use of a TX for the day,
> > but are still searching for an antenna.
> >
> > If you think you are able to help us out at all, please let me know.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Michael Rowse
> > Station Manager
> > Howick Village Radio 88.1fm
> >
>

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Michael Rowse" <mike@...> wrote:



>Hi Micheal,

I have an antenna that will do, do you still need one, let me know.

Andy Archer Pirate FM




> Hi everyone,
>
> On February the 28th we are braodcasting a concert from a park in
> Howick and are looking to borrow an antenna tuned to 107.7 for the
event.
>
> Thanks to Robert from Mountainside FM we have use of a TX for the day,
> but are still searching for an antenna.
>
> If you think you are able to help us out at all, please let me know.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michael Rowse
> Station Manager
> Howick Village Radio 88.1fm
>

#################################
# TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop #
#################################

J-Pole construction workshop #2, Tuesday 20th January 2009 at 6pm
=================================================================

Greetings to all LPFM folk, and HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's time to get
things moving for the 2009 year. We hope you have had a great Festive
Season break, and are managing to maintain your interest in LPFM
broadcasting despite the current economic climate.


Now, here is a reminder that The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters
Incorporated is holding a second J-Pole Antenna construction evening
on Tuesday 20th January 2009 at 6pm at the Auckland VHF Group club
rooms in Mount Roskill.

Here is a list of interested participants:

Francis Thompson, Waimate 88.1FM (flying up for the occasion)
Bob Dyer, TLC Radio Napier
Robert Dew, TLC Radio Otahuhu
Martyn Seay, Associate member, Point Chevalier
Denis Wadsworth, 106.7 New Plymouth
Dave Dingley, Spider 107.5
Patrick Casey, Hope City FM 106.7
Charles Graves
Owen Dawe (???)
Mark Perry, Mangawhai (???)


While we will be confirming these registrations, and there are a
couple that are in doubt, there is still room for a few more (we
believe twelve is the maximum). So here is THE LAST CALL for anyone
who wishes to participate to reply to me. The CUT OFF DATE IS THURSDAY
15th JANUARY 2009.


The last antenna constructions session cost members $40, and
non-members - $68. We expect the charges to be similar for the next
session, but will depend on the cost of the materials, which are being
sourced by Les Dixon (hence the cut off date). Payment will be
required before construction begins - we will accept your money at the
session.


Reply to this email if you wish to participate. For those listed
above, I'm emailing you separately.


BRgd,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

no im not drunk, not yet anyways, forgot the real details, Jamie
Strange is the guy, go see his site and sounds here:
http://www.jamiestrange.com/

Again, many thx The Pirate

A young guy with a band has approached me to get his album heard over
pirate, i said hell yes, ive heard him before, anyone want his demo cd
just ask and supply a address and ill post you one, i back NZ music to
the max and ask all to do the same, happy 2009 to you all,  The Pirate

Hi everyone,

On February the 28th we are braodcasting a concert from a park in
Howick and are looking to borrow an antenna tuned to 107.7 for the event.

Thanks to Robert from Mountainside FM we have use of a TX for the day,
but are still searching for an antenna.

If you think you are able to help us out at all, please let me know.

Cheers,

Michael Rowse
Station Manager
Howick Village Radio 88.1fm

Ross,
thank you for this warning note." Spam emails like this will not be
tolerated.  Any further off-topic emails like this will result in your email
address being banned" .   It was intended for my friend Russell who has no
relationship what so ever with LPFM...  surely it was obvious this had
happened in error. !!!   If you have never made a mistake then feel free to
ban me from the group.   Because I made a mistake and hit the wrong key I
have received some rude and intolerant emails strangely only from the
etherised world of radio.  Quite frankly I don't need them.

Have a Peace filled Christ mas

Allen

----- Original Message -----
From: <LPFM_Radio@...>
To: <LPFM_Radio@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: [LPFM] Digest Number 1406


> There are 2 messages in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1.1. SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Adware, Spyware and Malware Protection for yo
>    From: Allen Little
> 1.2. Re: SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Adware, Spyware and Malware Protection fo
>    From: Ross Levis
>
>
> Messages
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.1. SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Adware, Spyware and Malware Protection for yo
>    Posted by: "Allen Little" vision@... kiwilittle
>    Date: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:40 pm ((EST))
>
> Russell,   here is the very excellent programme I told you about.
> I suggest you might like to have a very serious  look at it.
> See you after Christmas,  Cheers  ALLEN
> vision@... thought that you would be interested in
> SUPERAntiSpyware to help keep your PC safe from online threats.
>
> Please visit the following link to download your free copy:
> http://www.superantispyware.com
> <http://www.superantispyware.com?tag=FRIEND>
>
> Because you were referred by vision@..., you are
> eligible for a 25 % discount on your purchase of SUPERAntiSpyware
> Professional.  Please use the discount code FRIEND to receive
> this instant discount when ordering.
>
> This is not spam e-mail.  It was sent to you by
> vision@.... Your name has NOT been placed on any
> mailing nor provided to any other company as a result of this
> email.
> Messages in this topic (2)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.2. Re: SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Adware, Spyware and Malware Protection fo
>    Posted by: "Ross Levis" ross@... rosslevis
>    Date: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:59 pm ((EST))
>
> Spam emails like this will not be tolerated.  Any further off-topic emails
> like this will result in your email address being banned.

>
> From: LPFM_Radio@... [mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of Allen Little
> Sent: Tuesday, 23 December 2008 3:40 p.m.
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Adware, Spyware and Malware
> Protection for your PC
>
>
>
> Russell, here is the very excellent programme I told you about. I suggest
> you might like to have a very serious look at it. See you after Christmas,
> Cheers ALLEN
> vision@...
>
>
> Messages in this topic (2)
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> LPFM Website: http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/LPFM_Radio
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----

From: David Robinson

To: vision@...

Cc: Brian Miller ; Wayne Wedderspoon ; Toby Farmer ; Jeff Hicks ; Chris Brennan

Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:39 AM

Subject: FW: LPFM Update

Hi Alan,

 

I regret to have to inform you that in spite of the considerable amount of work that has gone into finalising calculations that would enable the upgrade of the LPFM GUL to 1 watt the task has yet to be completed.  As a consequence it will not be possible to publish the revised GUL prior to Christmas.

 

I will review the work required on the upgrade both within this Ministry and with CAA and advise further on a proposed publication date for early in 2009.

 

Best wishes for Christmas.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dave

 

David Robinson | Senior Engineer, Operational Policy and International Relations | Radio Spectrum Management and Energy Safety Group
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Free Phone 0508 RSM INFO (776 4636) or 0508 ESS INFO (377 4636) | DDI +64 4 474 2866 | Fax +64 4 978 3162
Visit our website: www.rsm.govt.nz or www.energysafety.govt.nz
Subscribe to Business Update for our free electronic newsletter

 

---

From: Allen Little Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 5:05 p.m.
To: David Robinson
Subject: Re: LPFM Update

Greetings David

many thanks. I look forward to completion of this work.  Please can you let me know when final decisions are made and relative effective timeframe.

Sincerely

Allen  

 

Allen  J Little QSM,JP                            
7 Earl Street              Res Ph (06) 367-5900
Levin 5510                Mobile (021) 025-33-330
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

From: David Robinson

To: vision@...

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:58 PM

Subject: FW: LPFM Update

Attention Alan Little

---

From: David Robinson
Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 12:56 p.m.
To: 'Allen Little '
Cc: Jeff Hicks; Brian Miller
Subject: LPFM Update

Hi Alan,

 

I have been working to finish the calculations necessary so that we can publish about the end on this month.  As part of the process I have today had discussions with Airways and CAA to confirm the rules required for the coordination calculations in regard to the separation required between FMBC and LPFM transmitters and aeroplane landing routes and also in regard to the extent of the area where those calculations are required.

 

ACC, the regulatory authority for the safety of things aeronautical, will write to us confirming those discussions and I am please to report that we have had no unexpected pronouncements.  In effect this means we have been doing the right things to date.  There is one area where our previous thoughts had been adjusted and that was in relation to clearances close to landing routes calculations required for LPFM transmitters.  I will undertake analysis tomorrow to see what effect this on our coordination processes.  I am expecting the effects to be minimal.

 

Should everything go to plan we should be able publish a new GUL mid December.  I will advise if this timing can not be met.

 

Regards

 

Dave

David Robinson | Senior Engineer, Operational Policy and International Relations | Radio Spectrum Management and Energy Safety Group
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Free Phone 0508 RSM INFO (776 4636) or 0508 ESS INFO (377 4636) | DDI +64 4 474 2866 | Fax +64 4 978 3162
Visit our website: www.rsm.govt.nz or www.energysafety.govt.nz
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--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "advancedtrack" <jason.webb@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> We are setting up a LPFM station in Auckland. The antenna will be
> located somewhere on the North Shore (between Torbay and Takapuna
> subject to availability of location to mount the antenna).
>
> I would prefer, as a group the LPFM community choose a freq for us to
> use so to limit any interference that may be caused.
>
> For the immediate time frame, to know if the lower or upper band (in
> the LPFM) is more suitable as the dipole needs to be cut in either
> band shortly.
>
> Many Thanks for input.
>
> I am currently downloading the documents for the LPFM Society and will
> review them with the goal of joining next week.
>
> Regards
> Jason Webb
>


Your best option is to do some local reception testing and determine
the most suitable frequency to use based on your results. That's all
that anyone else will do for you as there are no detailed coverage
maps based on existing stations due to them not being registered and
the fact they change so often.

Hello,

We are setting up a LPFM station in Auckland. The antenna will be
located somewhere on the North Shore (between Torbay and Takapuna
subject to availability of location to mount the antenna).

I would prefer, as a group the LPFM community choose a freq for us to
use so to limit any interference that may be caused.

For the immediate time frame, to know if the lower or upper band (in
the LPFM) is more suitable as the dipole needs to be cut in either
band shortly.

Many Thanks for input.

I am currently downloading the documents for the LPFM Society and will
review them with the goal of joining next week.

Regards
Jason Webb

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

From: Peter Shaw

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:28 PM

Subject: [LPFM] TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop: a 2nd J-Pole construction session

TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop: a 2nd J-Pole construction session
================================================================

PLANNED FOR TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2009.

Greetings to all LPFM folk!

The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated is planning on
holding a second J-Pole Antenna construction evening following
expressions of interest from a number of folk.

At our first Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 25th November
2008, we decided to set Tuesday 20th January 2009 as the date on which
to hold it. We plan to hold our second Executive Committee Meeting the
preceding Tuesday, rather than combine the two events, as our first
construction session on Tuesday 19th February 2008 followed on from a
meeting, and we ran short of time. We would look to get underway as
early as possible, say 6 pm.

At this stage I have expressions of interest from:

Robert Dew
Francis Thompson
Martyn Seay
Denis Wadsworth
Mark and Maureen Perry
Dave Dingley
Patrick Casey

We will probably have to set a limit of, say ten to twelve
registrants, so here is a call to you all for expressions of interest.

The last antenna constructions session cost members $40, and
non-members - $68. We expect the charges to be similar for the next
session, but will depend on the cost of the materials. Payment will be
required before construction begins.

There are other plans/projects in the pipeline, so stand by for
further announcements!

BRgd,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

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TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop: a 2nd J-Pole construction session
================================================================

PLANNED FOR TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2009.

Greetings to all LPFM folk!

The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated is planning on
holding a second J-Pole Antenna construction evening following
expressions of interest from a number of folk.

At our first Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 25th November
2008, we decided to set Tuesday 20th January 2009 as the date on which
to hold it. We plan to hold our second Executive Committee Meeting the
preceding Tuesday, rather than combine the two events, as our first
construction session on Tuesday 19th February 2008 followed on from a
meeting, and we ran short of time. We would look to get underway as
early as possible, say 6 pm.

At this stage I have expressions of interest from:

Robert Dew
Francis Thompson
Martyn Seay
Denis Wadsworth
Mark and Maureen Perry
Dave Dingley
Patrick Casey

We will probably have to set a limit of, say ten to twelve
registrants, so here is a call to you all for expressions of interest.

The last antenna constructions session cost members $40, and
non-members - $68. We expect the charges to be similar for the next
session, but will depend on the cost of the materials. Payment will be
required before construction begins.


There are other plans/projects in the pipeline, so stand by for
further announcements!


BRgd,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

Anyone know who is using 108 MHz in Whangarei and running some kind of
religious program on it?

Spot the obvious issue ...

By the way, Ross, great write up in Radio World.  Well done.

JohnP


Quoting Ross Levis <ross@...>:

> I know that our software (StationPlaylist
> <http://www.stationplaylist.com.html/> ) works under Wine on Linux as I've
> tested it myself.  We did make some minor cosmetic changes to resolve an
> issue with Wine.  The Windows Fonts package should be installed otherwise it
> doesn't look so good.  This is available in Ubuntu.  Otherwise it works
> well.
>
>
>
> I doubt you will find a quality automation system which is free.  Others on
> this list can vouch for StationPlaylist, but it's not free.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ross.
>
>
>
> From: LPFM_Radio@... [mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of Herb
> Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 10:19 p.m.
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] Radio automation under linux...
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
> for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
> nothing comes up...
>
> I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable results.
>
> Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
>
> Herb.
>
>