[cma-l] Ofcom announces trials to help small stations join digitalradio

[Canalside's The Thread]

Sorry about this chaps .. I did say I would rest for a week, but I have just
seen this. We wouldn't mind avin' a dabble here.

Is this open to Community Radio as in small Local or does small Local
include whoever wishes to call themselves small local ?   and, is it now a
free-for-all for anyone wanting to have a go ?    ie:- internet Stations who
are not on FM ..will they get preference or will existing Community licence
holders get a chance to go digital.

 

Also, if everyone does end up on DAB, does that not open the door for the
DCMS to flick the FM switch to 'off'  ??   or will this never happen ?

 

I'm not rocking Boats here, I'm just looking for some clarification.

 

How much is low cost ?              come on tecky chaps, we're in your ball
park area now.

 

 

 

I did however fall off my chair laughing when I read the next bit
see below

 

 

 

 Radio interference

Since the operation of a new system may cause interference to existing
users, you or your supplier may consider it necessary to carry out
compatibility tests before you apply for your licence. Once installed and
operating, your system must not cause undue interference to any other
wireless telegraphy equipment. If it does, you may need to stop operating
until the cause of the interference has been rectified. Ofcom cannot offer
any protection against interference radiated by other authorised services,
or by industrial, scientific and medical equipment; however, if you do
experience interference, please contact the Ofcom Licensing Centre on 0300
123 1000         

 

the last bit should read        ''However, if you do experience
interference, please contact the Ofcom Licensing Centre on 0300 123 1000 and
they firstly tell you what you already know, not give you a logical
explanation as to why it can't be tweaked and will do absolutely sod all
about it''      :-)       LOL

 

Tongue in cheek of course .....funny though, If we didn't laugh, we'd go
nuts

 

Please advise . is anyone else having a DABble ?   pardon the pun

 

Nick

 

 

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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 CMA-L
Sent: 24 February 2015 10:11
To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
Subject: [cma-l] Ofcom announces trials to help small stations join
digitalradio

 

Ofcom has today confirmed
<http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/consultations/small-scale-dab/sta
tement/Small_scale_DAB_trials_statement.pdf> plans for trials of a new
technology that could provide small radio stations across the UK with an
affordable way to broadcast on DAB digital radio.

Known as 'small scale DAB', the new approach is best suited for broadcasting
to small geographic areas, ideal for community and local radio stations.

Small scale DAB is cheaper than current systems because it is uses software
freely available from opendigitalradio.org, rather than relying on often
expensive hardware equipment.

Ofcom is planning up to ten UK trials which will help inform Ofcom's work on
identifying suitable frequencies for broadcasting smaller digital stations
and help understand how these services could be licensed.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is funding Ofcom's work on how
small stations could access DAB digital radio.

Ofcom is today inviting
<http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/radio/digital/small-scale-trial-mult
iplex-licensing/Application_form.rtf> applications to take part in the
trials, which are expected to run for nine months. The deadline for
applications is 3pm on 7 April 2015.

A  <http://media.ofcom.org.uk/news/2015/small-scale-dabradio/> news release
is available on Ofcom's website.

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