[cma-l] S-RSL applications for radio

[Tony Bailey]

Point being that a JFMG type solution would be implemented without 
reference to Ofcom.

On 18/03/15 14:56, Ian Hickling wrote:
> No.
> " fixed cleared frequencies in licensed bands ......around 87-88 megs" 
> is what Ofcom has tried to implement but it's simply a cop-out.
> It needs a simple on-site evaluation of spectral occupancy to be sent 
> to Ofcom with a request to select one of the frequencies which is 
> unoccupied
>
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> Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:23:29 +0000
> From: ravensound at pilgrimsound.co.uk
> To: cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
> Subject: [cma-l] S-RSL applications for radio
>
> Not having been involved in RSLs (short) for some time I note from 
> other comments that there still seem to be problems (such frequencies 
> and early cut off dates) which have been around since the Home Office 
> ran the scheme.  The history of radio links provision has had similar 
> issues which were mainly dealt with by providing more spectrum, in 
> common with mobiles, etc., primarily in city areas.  This pro-active 
> approach has been sadly lacking in the broadcast bands, possibly 
> because of the need to pretend that there is a spectrum shortage.  Out 
> sourcing has usually been on the basis of fixed cleared frequencies in 
> licensed bands so presumably this would need to be around 87-88 megs.  
> Standard issue kit in this sub band has already been implemented 
> (radio cracker) so it would be feasible.  A further point - has anyone 
> been consulted about these changes to licence conditions?
>
> Tony Bailey
>
> On 17/03/15 14:32, Associated Broadcast Consultants wrote:
>
>     Surprising - just like the royalty licecenes for RSL's the Ofcom
>     fees are extortionate (£1960k for 28 days plus £400 application
>     fee) so I had assumed it was as a nice little profit centre for
>     Ofcom.
>
>     Surely it can't cost them more than £2.4k in administration to
>     evaluate a S-RSL application?
>
>     If this is driven by manpower or admin cost issues they ought to
>     consider out-sourcing the work like they have already for radio
>     links....
>
>     Glyn
>
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>     Glyn Roylance - Principal Consultant
>     Associated Broadcast Consultants <http://www.a-bc.co.uk/>
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