[cma-l] Test Transmissions - an Amendment

[Ian Hickling]

I took it upon myself to circulate this Glyn - after a message from Ofcom expressing concern at the time between installation and proposed launch dates for our next four scheduled CR projects.
The "20 working days" is taken from the standard "Post RTPG Letter":
".....they will need to see aerial design, radiation pattern(s) and gain calculations at least 20 working days prior tocommissioning....." - and the requirement for a TTL was emphasised some time ago as stations on test were effectively radiating without there being a WTA licence in place.

Ian Hickling
Partner

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Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:40:03 +0000
From: info at a-bc.co.uk
To: cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Test Transmissions - an Amendment

I can see no reference to the Temporary transmission licence in their Notes of Guidance which also talks in terms of weeks rather than working days.

I wonder why they have chosen to release this procedure change by email on a discussion forum instead of simply updating the official documentation, where one would normally expect to find the most accurate, up to date information?

How is an applicant who does not subscribe to this forum meant to know about this?

-- 
Glyn Roylance - Principal Consultant 

Associated Broadcast Consultants






On 24 November 2015 at 12:42, Neil Munday <neilm at susyradio.com> wrote:
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

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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