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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'>Sorry about this chaps …. I did say
I would rest for a week, but I have just seen this. We wouldn’t mind avin’
a dabble here.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Is this open to Community Radio as in
small Local or does small Local include whoever wishes to call themselves small
local ? and, is it now a free-for-all for anyone wanting to have a
go ? ie:- internet Stations who are not on FM ……will
they get preference or will existing Community licence holders get a chance to
go digital.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Also, if everyone does end up on DAB, does
that not open the door for the DCMS to flick the FM switch to ‘off’
?? or will this never happen ?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I’m not rocking Boats here, I’m
just looking for some clarification.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>How much is low cost
?
come on tecky chaps, we’re in your ball park area now.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I did however fall off my chair laughing
when I read the next bit see
below<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=SectionLevel2 style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:0cm'><font size=2
color=navy><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'> </span></font>Radio
interference<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Since the operation of a new system may cause interference to existing users,
you or your supplier may consider it necessary to carry out compatibility tests
before you apply for your licence. Once installed and operating, your system
must not cause undue interference to any other wireless telegraphy equipment.
If it does, you may need to stop operating until the cause of the interference
has been rectified. Ofcom cannot offer any protection against interference
radiated by other authorised services, or by industrial, scientific and medical
equipment; however, if you do experience interference, please contact the Ofcom
Licensing Centre on 0300 123 1000</span></font><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>the last bit should read
‘’However, if you do experience interference, please contact the
Ofcom Licensing Centre on 0300 123 1000 and they firstly tell you what you already
know, not give you a logical explanation as to why it can’t be tweaked
and will do absolutely sod all about it’’
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:navy'>J</span></font><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> LOL<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Tongue in cheek of course ……………funny
though, If we didn’t laugh, we’d go nuts<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Please advise … is anyone else
having a DABble ? pardon the pun<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Nick<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk</st1:PersonName>
[mailto:<st1:PersonName w:st="on">cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk</st1:PersonName>]
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>CMA-L<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 24 February 2015 10:11<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> cma-l@commedia.org.uk<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [cma-l] Ofcom announces
trials to help small stations join digitalradio</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ofcom has today confirmed <a
href="http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/consultations/small-scale-dab/statement/Small_scale_DAB_trials_statement.pdf"
target="_blank"><font color="#2ba6cb"><span style='color:#2BA6CB'>plans</span></font></a> for
trials of a new technology that could provide small radio stations across the <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> with an
affordable way to broadcast on DAB digital radio.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Known as ‘small scale DAB’, the new
approach is best suited for broadcasting to small geographic areas, ideal for
community and local radio stations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Small scale DAB is cheaper than current systems
because it is uses software freely available from <a
href="http://opendigitalradio.org" target="_blank">opendigitalradio.org</a>,
rather than relying on often expensive hardware equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ofcom is planning up to ten <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> trials which will help inform
Ofcom’s work on identifying suitable frequencies for broadcasting smaller
digital stations and help understand how these services could be licensed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is funding
Ofcom’s work on how small stations could access DAB digital radio.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ofcom is today inviting <a
href="http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/radio/digital/small-scale-trial-multiplex-licensing/Application_form.rtf"
target="_blank"><font color="#2ba6cb"><span style='color:#2BA6CB'>applications</span></font></a>
to take part in the trials, which are expected to run for nine months. The
deadline for applications is <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>3pm on 7 April
2015</span></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A <a
href="http://media.ofcom.org.uk/news/2015/small-scale-dabradio/" target="_blank"><font
color="#2ba6cb"><span style='color:#2BA6CB'>news release</span></font></a> is
available on Ofcom’s website.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>\\<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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