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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Unfortunately the likelihood of Ofcom
allocating more power to CR stations within the next year or two is quite low
(apart from in ‘exceptional circumstances’). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I’ve spoken to Soo Williams at
length on the issue recently as it was something we’d pushed for due to
interference on our current signal on 96.9 MHz – unfortunately to get
round it we’ve had to apply for a wider Norwich licence and request a
frequency change, with these changes coming into effect in June/July this year.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Aside from the fact that it was incredibly
time consuming (and costly) to go through this process, it remained our only option
in the quest to remove interference and gain a modest power increase (via the
removal of the ‘null’ on our transmitter towards areas in east <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Norwich</st1:City></st1:place>).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>As we’re spending money upgrading
our TX systems I was keen to ensure anything we buy now could cover us in case
of an increase in power allocation, should they be sanctioned in the future –
unfortunately Ofcom (Soo) said this was not something under serious discussion
(at present). She did say it might be something that could be discussed in the future
– but the likelihood of anything changing within less than a few years
seemed remote, unfortunately. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Norwich-wide licence we pointed to the fact that frequency availability (within
our area) was not an issue and made the case for a power increase, but this was
flatly denied.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Alan Coote<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 21 May 2010 14:25<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> 'Ian Hickling'; 'cma-l'<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> 'Doug Stewart-Hale'; 'neal';
'Philip Furnivall'; 'robert.pobjoy'<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [cma-l] Signal
Strength</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Hi Ian,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>I agree that
75dBuV/m is more than enough for modern receivers, after all the standards were
drawn up in the 60s. Also 66dBuV/m is a good working signal strength however
many CRs (including mine) do not achieve that. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>My Point is that it
is incorrect to give blanket ERP of 25W is to each CR. Who is to say that in an
extreme case 570W isn’t right for a station with challenging a
environment. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>The analogy is, if
you’re trying to hear a conversation with other people shouting in the
room, then everyone must shout to be heard. The BBC and early Commercial
stations were given very generous TX power and channel spacing. Hence it
is very difficult for the whispers of CR to be heard in crowd. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>It is logical
therefore to increase CR TX allowances to compensate. A downside may be some
adjacent channel interference in marginal areas, but that is no worst than now
and allows better penetration in licensed coverage areas. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Alan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Ian Hickling
[mailto:transplanfm@hotmail.com] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 20 May 2010 8:21 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> alan.coote@btinternet.com;
cma-l<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> Philip Furnivall; neal;
robert.pobjoy; Doug Stewart-Hale<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Signal Strength<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
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the Pirate radio issue and add;</span></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>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></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>We should insisted
that <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>ALL </span></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.
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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></font><font
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[mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Ian Hickling<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 12 May 2010 9:19 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Jaqui Devereux<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> cma-l<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [cma-l] CMA Proposals for
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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>
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Ian Hickling<br>
Partner<br>
transplan UK<br>
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> 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>
> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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