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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>That looks about right as far as it
goes Andy, but then...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>David Duffy of the Radio People says in his
localDAB website on the topic that to increase the chances of
succeeding most stations would benefit from a professionally-written
application, which he suggested would cost £900 upwards, or a self-written
one can be 'polished up' professionally for £250. He also estimated installation
costs at £350 upwards, typically £500. So, for stations that don't have the
resources to write a comprehensive application or do the installation
engineering that brings us to the region of:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Existing FM Community
Station <STRONG>£1450-£2250</STRONG> (or more depending on installation
costs)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Existing Online Only Station
<STRONG>£2300-£3100</STRONG> (or more depending on installation
costs)</FONT><FONT size=2 face=Calibri> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>There are other potential costs. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>For example if your mast is sited in a
designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or National Scenic Area (as
ours are), then you need planning permission for additional aerials (in theory
even for a small change on an existing mast), which is a another few hundred
pounds. On some sites there is a substantial (sometimes hundreds of pounds)
access or rigging supervision charge from the site owner, or a requirement to
use their nominated riggers. The station is also responsible for installation
sundries such as any extra brackets and mounting hardware.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>There are also running costs, plus probably at
the very least 100 staff/volunteer work hours. </FONT>The good news is the
standard setup will consume only 150W or so power, so only around £100 in
electricity.</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Ofcom also says it aims ideally to have four
Type 1 trials and three each of type 2 and 3. However, it will only pay for
all the equipment for Type 1 trials, pluse two Type 2 trials and one Type 3
trials, which implies that a Type 2 triallist and two Type 3 triallists might be
invited to pay for their own equipment. In the absence of any willing to do so,
I guess they will have fewer than 10 trials, or they will simply have more Type
1 trials than they would ideally like.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Of course, at the end of the day, even an all-in
cost over 9 months of, say, £4,000 is a probably fraction of what most
existing multiplex operations would charge you for 9 months carriage, and
presumably for some there is the possibility of the trial multiplex
operator charging a fee to partner content providers for their carriage on
the trial multiplex. (wonder if this would count as broadcast revenue in terms
of CR licence conditions?!)</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>However, after 9 months you have no
transmission equipment and no continuing licence - it is all 'sunk costs'
with little residual value. But hopefully you have some good experience of
its impact on listening habits locally, and it could be a great opportunity in
some ways. I guess it's best looked at as a glorified RSL. Let's hope that
in reality Ofcom decides to offer new long term licences for the
successful trial areas and disposes of the equipment to them for a nominal value
only.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>I suppose another option is to sit back and let
others carry the cost of being triallists, and just wait for the
long-term small-scale opportunities to become available!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Alex</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=radio@bayfm.co.uk href="mailto:radio@bayfm.co.uk">Bay Fm Radio</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk
href="mailto:cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk">cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 11, 2015 3:58
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [cma-l] The Cost Of The DAB
Trials</DIV>
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<DIV>Hi everyone.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>We’ve done some homework regarding the cost of the DAB trials - If I’m
stating the obvious/cross posting I apologise. However, I thought you
might appreciate my sharing this with you.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Ofcom are providing the equipment but:</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>You would have to pay for someone to install it etc…</DIV>
<DIV>You would have to pay for transmission site & other costs, eg.
Electric…</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Plus then there are the licence Fees…</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>You'd need to apply for a DSPS Licence Cost £250</DIV>
<DIV>Ofcom have waived the Annual Fee so that saves £100</DIV>
<DIV>PPL Licence Fee is £500 + vat flat fee for the 9 months = £600</DIV>
<DIV>PRS Licence Fee is £0 if you are a licence FM Station… as long as you
don’t generate more then£29,499 in Net Broadcasting Revenue during the 9 month
trial.</DIV>
<DIV>However, If you are an online only station you must be already licenced
by them for the online service and then they will charge you £705.25 + vat =
£846.30… as long as you don’t generate more then£29,499 in Net Broadcasting
Revenue during the 9 month trial.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>So the trial will cost you …</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Andy.</DIV></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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