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<BR>Alan<BR>This isn't going to happen unfortunately, because CR stations inherently serve different-sized areas and terrains.<BR>Also, signal strength, measured in dBuV/m is a function of where the receiver is - not the source ERP.<BR>48dBuV/m in our experience is perfectly adequate for resolved mono and 64 for good stereo.<BR>Raising the standard for stereo to 75 would require a nominal factor of 11,7 increase in transmitter power - taking the usual 50W to 570W.<BR>Not I suggest within the scope of most existing transmitters - and certainly not within Ofcom's brief or current mind-set!<BR>The solution is better attention to the present FM spectrum - and if course the full complete and efficient eradication of all illegal broadcasters.<BR>Both an essential part of Ofcom's practical brief in my view.<BR>Ian H<BR>
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From: alan.coote@btinternet.com<BR>To: transplanfm@hotmail.com; jaqui.devereux@commedia.org.uk<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>Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 00:24:08 +0100<BR><BR><BR>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> 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-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"> <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 class=ecxMsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><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> </body>
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