[cma-l] Ofcom breaches - lessons for all stations

[Martin Steers]

Hiya all,

Its certainly an interesting thing, and correct me if I am wrong but I think
this is the first time a community station has been sanctioned.

Full details are here: http://goo.gl/NdBqw

Its for them failing to broadcast in december last year, and their level
of cooperation with ofcom over the issue.

No doubt this will create alot of discussion on and off this list which is
very healthy for the sector.

The biggest issue seemed to be the access to their transmission setup, there
is a lesson there for all stations.
You need to check how quickly can you get access to your transmission
equipment if there was a problem? and do you have backup plans in case of
failure of transmission kit or studio (or the link between).

But also as ever, if your having problems that are going to effect your KC
then make sure Ofcom are the first to know and not the last..


Martin


On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Jaqui Devereux <
jaqui.devereux at commedia.org.uk> wrote:

> Dear all
>
> You may be aware of the latest Ofcom sanctions levied against a
> community radio station for an apparent failure to broadcast.  in the
> event it would appear that access to the transmission system failed
> and that led to the breach.
>
> Once again we would remind everyone to assume that all the worst
> things that could happen will happen and have your backup plans in
> place!
>
> Also, as your representative body we are always happy to try to help
> if you have a problem, please do contact us,
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jaqui
>
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