[cma-l] Test Transmissions - an Amendment

[Neil Munday]

That's useful to know Ian, thanks for the update as a lot of people ask
others such as myself for advice and this email is an important piece of
info.

Neilm

On Tuesday, 24 November 2015, Ian Hickling <transplanfm at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I've been asked by Ofcom to make a small correction as to the length of
> test transmissions.
> The amended message is:
>
> You may choose "Self Measurement" of your transmission system or give
> Ofcom the usual 20 working days notice and they will assign an engineer.
> There is no charge for Commissioning by Ofcom for the first visit but a
> minimum fee of £180 can be charged for a return.
> Some installers can commission for you during installation.
> This requires sophisticated equipment and can take up to three hours.
> Once your system is deemed compliant you are allowed a maximum of 28 days
> of Test Transmissions - but you may start full programme transmission
> immediately if you wish - or have only a few days on tests.
> Ofcom must be notified in advance of how many days you require so that the
> paperwork can be produced, including the Temporary Transmission Licence
> for which there is no fee.
> You will need to notify Ofcom of your Launch date when you start tests.
> You must launch no later that 28 days after you start tests and your
> 5-year Licence starts on your launch date.
> Test transmissions need not be continuous but days must be sequential.
> Transmissions must be clearly branded as tests and the station name must
> be broadcast at least every hour.
> Transmissions may be live or recorded but may contain no advertisements or
> sponsor credits.
> You may however broadcast endorsements from supporters and potential
> sponsors and advertisers.
>
> *Ian Hickling*
> Partner
>
> <http://www.transplanuk.com/>
> *Office: 01635 578435  (7am-11pm UK time)*
> *Carphone: 07530 980115 (only responds when driving)*
> *6 Horn Street, Compton, NEWBURY, RG20 6QS*
>
>
>
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