COMMUNITY AND OPEN NARROWCASTING RADIO LICENCE AREA PLAN
CEDUNA
(Radio)
JULY 1996
LICENCE AREA PLAN - CEDUNA
DETERMINATION
The Australian Broadcasting Authority hereby makes this plan for community and open narrowcasting radio broadcasting services in the Ceduna area of South Australia, under section 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
One community radio broadcasting service and one open narrowcasting radio broadcasting service are to be available in the Ceduna area described at Attachment 1.1 to this determination with the use of the broadcasting services bands. The characteristics, including technical specifications, of the services that are to be available in the area described at Attachment 1.1 are set out in the Schedule and Attachments 1.2 - 1.3 to this Determination.
Dated 19 July 1996
SCHEDULE
The Schedule sets out:
- the category of each of the services that are to be available in that area (column one),
- the service licence number which has been allocated to the service, if appropriate (column two); N/A = Not Applicable, as the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 only requires service licences for Commercial and Community services.
- the number of transmitters required to transmit the service,
- the transmitter specification number which has been allocated to each transmitter (column three),
- the identifying number of the attachment where the technical specifications for each transmitter are described (column four). (Each set of technical specifications referred to in the Schedules is an attachment to this determination).
- the general area served by each transmitter (column five).
SCHEDULE ONE
Licence Area Plan - Ceduna - (Radio) - July 1996
Category of
Service | Service Licence No: | Transmitter Specification No: | Technical
Specifications | General Area Served by Transmitter |
Community | SL010151 | TS003574 | See attachment 1.2 | Ceduna/Smoky Bay |
Open Narrowcasting | N/A | TS003582 | See attachment 1.3 | Ceduna/Smoky Bay |
Attachment 1.1
LICENCE AREA FOR SERVICE LICENCE Nos: SL010151
COMMUNITY RADIO CEDUNA, SA
The licence area, in terms of areas defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the census of 6 August 1991, is:
| Area Description | Persons |
| SA CD 020104 | 576 |
| SA CD 020105 | 796 |
| SA CD 020107 | 877 |
| SA CD 020108 | 498 |
| SA CD 020101 | 302 |
| SA CD 020103 | 309 |
| SA CD 020106 | 140 |
| | |
| Total Persons | 3498 |
|
Note:
Standard terminology used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics:
(CD) = Collection District
(T) = Town
Attachment 1.2
LICENCE AREA PLAN : Ceduna
Category : Community
General Area Served : Ceduna (SA)
Service Licence Number : SL010151
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio
Specification Number : TS003574
Transmitter Site :-
Nominal location : Kongwirra Hill
Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 53 385700 6443400
Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines
Emission :-
Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM
Carrier Frequency : 103.7 MHz
Polarisation Mixed
Maximum antenna height 52 m
Output Radiation Pattern :-
Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction) | Maximum ERP |
At all angles of azimuth | 1 kW |
Attachment 1.3
LICENCE AREA PLAN : Ceduna
Category : Open Narrowcasting
General Area Served : Ceduna/Smoky Bay (SA)
Service Licence Number : Not applicable
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio
Specification Number : TS003582
Transmitter Site :-
Nominal location : Kongwirra Hill
Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 53 385700 6443400
Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines
Emission :-
Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM
Carrier Frequency : 102.1 MHz
Polarisation Mixed
Maximum antenna height 52 m
Output Radiation Pattern :-
Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction) | Maximum ERP |
At all angles of azimuth | 250 W |
Overview
The Community and Open Narrowcasting Radio Licence Area Plan for Ceduna, enacted by the Australian Broadcasting Authority in July 1996, was established under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 to provide for the availability of one community radio broadcasting service and one open narrowcasting radio broadcasting service in the Ceduna area of South Australia. This legislative instrument aimed to fill the gap in radio broadcasting services for the community and narrowcasting needs within the specified area. The plan outlines the technical specifications and operational parameters for the services, including transmitter sites, frequencies, and emission details, ensuring that the services meet the broadcasting standards set by the Australian Broadcasting Authority. The policy objective of the legislation is to support local broadcasting services, thereby enhancing community engagement and information dissemination in the Ceduna region.
Scope and Application
The Community and Open Narrowcasting Radio Licence Area Plan for Ceduna, made under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, pertains to the establishment of specific broadcasting services in the Ceduna area of South Australia. This legislation mandates the availability of one community radio broadcasting service and one open narrowcasting radio broadcasting service, each defined by particular technical specifications and operational parameters. The community radio service, identified by the licence number SL010151, operates on the frequency of 103.7 MHz with a transmitter located at Kongwirra Hill. The open narrowcasting service, which does not require a specific licence number as per the Act, operates on the frequency of 102.1 MHz from the same transmitter site. These services are designed to cater to the specific geographic area delineated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, covering several collection districts in the Ceduna region. The determination sets out the technical details and operational characteristics for these services, ensuring they meet the broadcasting standards and requirements set forth by the Australian Broadcasting Authority.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation (F2005B00691) include the determination made by the Australian Broadcasting Authority under section 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. This determination establishes a plan for community and open narrowcasting radio broadcasting services in the Ceduna area of South Australia. Specifically, the determination specifies that one community radio broadcasting service and one open narrowcasting radio broadcasting service must be available in the designated area, as outlined in Attachment 1.1. The technical specifications and characteristics of these services, including transmitter details, are detailed in the Schedule and Attachments 1.2 and 1.3.
The obligations imposed on the parties governed by this legislation include the provision of the specified community and open narrowcasting radio services within the defined Ceduna area. The community radio service must adhere to the technical specifications outlined in Attachment 1.2, which includes details such as the transmitter site location at Kongwirra Hill, the frequency of 103.7 MHz, and a maximum effective radiated power (ERP) of 1 kW. The open narrowcasting service must comply with the specifications in Attachment 1.3, with a transmitter site at Kongwirra Hill, a frequency of 102.1 MHz, and a maximum ERP of 250 W. Both services must serve the general areas specified in their respective attachments.
There are no specific offences or penalties mentioned within the text of this determination. However, any breaches of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 or the conditions outlined in the licence could result in civil or criminal consequences. For example, operating a broadcasting service without a valid licence or contravening the terms of the licence could lead to fines or other penalties as stipulated by the Act. The maximum penalties for breaches of broadcasting regulations can vary, but they can include substantial fines and potential imprisonment for serious or repeated offences.