[cma-l] Community Radio Future In Doubt?

[jaqui devereux]

Hi Alan

The problem is that not all our community radio membership agrees that
is the way forward for them!  We will consider and put out a call for
views on the most robust lobbying way forward.

Thanks

Jaqui

On 6 December 2010 23:59, Alan Coote <alan.coote at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi Jaqui,
>
> I don't believe there is another media outlet in the country which would
> 'ask' the government for a roadmap for their industry. Surely we are clear
> about the way forward?
>
> It's in everyone's interest; government, commercial, BBC and Community Radio
> for there to be a single platform. Logically this must be digital. The
> replanning  of DAB is an ideal time to be very clear about our needs as a
> sector.
>
> May I suggest as a starter for 10;
>
> a) That as a minimum all current community stations should have access to a
> FM quality stereo  DAB+ multiplex channel within their current licenced
> period. I believe the average person in the UK can receive 25 - 30 radio
> services (excluding digital set-top and satellite). DAB+ provides around 18
> services per multiplex and with two or three multiplexes per region there is
> enough room for community radio.
>
> b) The funding should set at an achievable level and be split between
> government and individual community radio stations, with a change in the 50%
> rule enabling stations to find the extra money.
>
> c) As for areas that DAB+ is not a viable alternative, then there should be
> a 10 year plan to enable DRM+ to be used within the UK. This would be used
> in a subpart of the current band II (VHF) spectrum. This then would enable
> the other part of Band II to be auctioned off, thereby paying for the DRM+
> introduction.
>
>
> Regards
> Alan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jaquicma at googlemail.com [mailto:jaquicma at googlemail.com] On Behalf Of
> jaqui devereux
> Sent: 06 December 2010 10:09 AM
> To: Alan Coote
> Cc: cma-l
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Community Radio Future In Doubt?
>
> Dear Alan
>
> Absolutely - we are asking for a roadmap for community radio, just to let
> you know too that we attended the first Digital Radio Ministerial Group and
> will continue to press for the needs of community radio and other small
> radio both to keep FM in the medium term and to migrate for those that want
> to.
>
> The "at the moment" quote means that FM to be retained for a very long
> foreseeable future (2025??)
>
> We will keep you all posted on progress,
>
>
> Best wishes
>
>
> Jaqui
>
> --
> Jaqui Devereux
> Director, Community Media Association
>
>
>
>
> On 6 December 2010 08:46, Alan Coote <alan.coote at btinternet.com> wrote:
>> Surely this sounds alarm bells at the CMA?
>>
>> >From the Independent News Paper this Sunday.
>>
>> "The DCMS spokeswoman said there were no plans for a sell-off  [FM
> Spectrum]
>> "at the moment", but did not rule it out. "We may come to a situation
> where
>> a proportion of bandwidth is no longer required, and will consider
> possible
>> other uses for it."
>>
>> With an estimated £100M - £200M going into the proposed DAB upgrade,
> should
>> we not expect space for Community Radio to be included then we're all
> happy
>> that FM can be switched off?
>>
>> Full story here:
>>
> http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/so-who-thinks-dab-is-the-fu
>> ture-not-enough-of-us-to-make-it-so-2151512.html
>>
>> Alan
>>
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>
>
> --
> Jaqui Devereux
> Director, Community Media Association
>
>



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Jaqui Devereux
Director, Community Media Association