[cma-l] Preparation

[Alan Coote]

Ian, et al 

 

Thanks. 

 

This confirms my experience that Ofcom use the 5km 25W argument for not
allowing alterations after launch. They are then rules not guidelines.
Commercial radio stations can and do alter their coverage if they make a
business case, again in my experience Ofcom look sympathetically on these
requests.  The logic it seems, is that Ofcom advertise Commercial licences
on the basis of a coverage area while Community Stations are not. 

 

The moral of the tail is therefore, ensure you have adequate coverage before
launch.

 

Kind Regards

Alan

 

From: Ian Hickling [mailto:transplanfm at hotmail.com] 
Sent: 22 December 2014 23:17
To: The Community Media Association Discussion List;
alan.coote at 5digital.co.uk
Subject: Preparation

 

Hi Alan

I can't recall any that we have been involved with after launch, but we have
been able to negotiate several increases and indeed additional transmitters
prior to launch.

That is over and above a number of transmitter relocations - and antenna
upgrades to maximise licensed power levels.

Following the revision of the Southend situation we are working on several
other CR enhancements we believe are justified on a similar basis.

Ian

 

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From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Alan Coote
Sent: 22 December 2014 09:13
To: 'The Community Media Association Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Preparation

 

Ian,

 

Are there any examples of CR stations based in England that have been
successful getting an increase in power once they are already on air?  

 

Kind Regards

Alan

 

 

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