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We dont have a problem with pirates but as we are on medium wave on 1521mhz at 500 watts we have another commercial station close to us on 1548mhz broadcasting at seemingly a million watts.<BR>
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Our transmitter is capable of 5000 watts so it would be good to have more power.<BR>
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I think it would be good if ofcom could differentiate between :-<BR>
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1. Geographical community stations<BR>
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2. Community of special interest (i.e. religious) stations with bigger coverage areas<BR>
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Mark Polden<BR>
Flame 1521<BR> <BR>
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From: alan.coote@btinternet.com<BR>To: transplanfm@hotmail.com; jaqui.devereux@commedia.org.uk<BR>Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 00:24:08 +0100<BR>CC: cma-l@commedia.org.uk<BR>Subject: Re: [cma-l] CMA Proposals for Jeremy Hunt - Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport<BR><BR>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I agree with Ian, on the Pirate radio issue and add;</SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I know that Ofcom have an obligation to tackle pirate radio and actively do so where practical. The issue of community radio’s limited ability to combat pirate radio is down to the paltry transmitter power and therefore signal strength. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We should insisted that <B>ALL </B>community radio stations are permitted to increase their signal field strength to 75uV – the ITU standard. Currently, most if not all are significantly less than this and therefore very susceptible to interference and poor penetration in urban areas. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The key advantages are that nearly all station will be able make this change at no cost and increase their viability through better audience reach, while not effective legitimate broadcaster. Surely this is a no brainer? </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" lang=EN-US>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" lang=EN-US> cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ian Hickling<BR><B>Sent:</B> 12 May 2010 9:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Jaqui Devereux<BR><B>Cc:</B> cma-l<BR><B>Subject:</B> [cma-l] CMA Proposals for Jeremy Hunt - Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <BR>Yes, Jaqui, there is.<BR>My quoted extract from your response below is not strong enough by a long way.<BR>Ofcom will never countenance allocating more power to Community Radio licensees in order to fight pirate radio interference.<BR>That's working backwards.<BR>What it can do, and indeed should do, but what it won't do without the motivation empowerment and funding from Government is to actively and effectively eradicate pirate radio and positively source usable FM channels for new Community Radio stations in every location where there is a demand - rather than shut the door on applications before it has done its homework.<BR> <BR>That's what you should be asking - nay - demanding.<BR> <BR>Ian Hickling<BR>Partner<BR>transplan UK<BR> </SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR> <BR>> Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 19:47:08 +0100<BR>> From: jaqui.devereux@commedia.org.uk<BR>> To: transplanfm@hotmail.com<BR>> CC: cma-l@commedia.org.uk<BR>> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Jeremy Hunt MP confirmed as Secretary of State for Culture, <BR>> Olympics, Media and Sport<BR>> <BR>> Arguing to ensure that the growth of community media (radio, TV and<BR>> internet based projects) is recognised, valued and funded in<BR>> appropriate ways, through appropriate funding and spectrum allocation<BR>> policies (including power transmission issues for those of you<BR>> fighting pirate radio)<BR>> <BR>> Let us know if we have missed anything you would like us to put forward.<BR>> <BR>> Best wishes<BR>> <BR>> Jaqui<BR>> <BR>> Director, Community Media Association<BR>> </SPAN></P></DIV>                                            <br /><hr />Get a new e-mail account with Hotmail – Free. <a href='http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/' target='_new'>Sign-up now.</a></body>
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