LICENCE AREA PLAN
Coober Pedy Community Radio
Australian Broadcasting AuthorityCanberra
February 2004
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Licence Area Plan – Coober Pedy Community Radio – February 2004
DETERMINATION
The Australian Broadcasting Authority hereby makes this plan for community radio broadcasting services in the Coober Pedy area of South Australia, under subsection 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (‘the Act’).
One community radio broadcasting service is to be made available in the area described at Attachment 1.1 to this Determination with the use of broadcasting services bands. The characteristics, including technical specifications, of the service that is to be available in the area described at Attachment 1.1 is set out in Schedule One and Attachment 1.2 to this determination.
(Determined by the Australian Broadcasting Authority on 5 February 2004)
SCHEDULES
Each of the Schedules sets out:
- the category of each of the services that are to be available in that area (column one);
- the status of the service (column two) does not form part of the licence area plan decision and is included for reference only;
- the frequency for each transmitter (column three) does not form part of the licence area plan decision and is included for reference only;
- the service licence number which has been allocated to the service, if appropriate (column four); 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 five);
- the identifying number of the attachment where the technical specifications for each transmitter are described (column six). (Each set of technical specifications referred to in the Schedules is an attachment to this determination); and
- the general area served by each transmitter (column seven).
Status Column
Licensed: service is already licensed
Available: new licence available for allocation
Proposed: transmitter for existing broadcasting service licence
Alternative: alternative channel proposed for licensed service
Reserved: capacity reserved for a national or community service in accordance with Ministerial notification
Frequency Column
- the frequency shown is the centre frequency of the channel.
The information in the frequency column is provided as additional information to the licence area plan and is accurate as at the time of publication.
SCHEDULE ONE
Licence Area Plan : Coober Pedy Community Radio – February 2004
Licence Area : COOBER PEDY RA1
Service Category | Status | Frequency | Service Licence No | Technical Specification No | Attach No | Area Served |
Community | Proposed | 104.5 MHz | SL1150823 | TS10009790 | 1.2 | Coober Pedy |
Attachment 1.1
LICENCE AREA – COOBER PEDY COMMUNITY RA1
SERVICE LICENCE NUMBER: SL1150823
The licence area, in terms of areas defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 5 August 2001, is:
Area Description | |
Coober Pedy (DC) | |
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Note:
Standard terminology used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics:
(DC) = District Council
Attachment 1.2
LICENCE AREA PLAN : Coober Pedy Community Radio – February 2004
Category : Community
General Area Served : Coober Pedy (SA)
Service Licence Number : SL1150823
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio
Specification Number : TS10009790
Transmitter Site :-
Nominal location : Coober Pedy Area School SA
Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 53 476032 6790470
Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines
Emission :-
Frequency Band & Mode : VHF-FM
Carrier Frequency : 104.5 MHz
Polarisation : Vertical
Maximum antenna height : 35 m
Output Radiation Pattern :-
Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction) | Maximum ERP |
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At all angles of azimuth | 100 W |
Overview
The Broadcasting Services Act 1992, enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament, was introduced to regulate the broadcasting services in Australia, ensuring an orderly and efficient use of the radio spectrum. The Act provides a framework for the allocation and licensing of radio frequencies to commercial, community, and other broadcasting services, aiming to foster diversity, quality, and independence in broadcasting. The Australian Broadcasting Authority, now known as the Australian Communications and Media Authority, was established under this Act to administer its provisions. The Licence Area Plan for Coober Pedy Community Radio, determined by the Australian Broadcasting Authority in February 2004, aims to provide a community radio broadcasting service in the Coober Pedy area of South Australia. The plan specifies the technical characteristics and frequency for the community radio service, ensuring that the broadcasting service meets the community's needs while adhering to the regulatory framework established by the Act.
Scope and Application
The Licence Area Plan for Coober Pedy Community Radio, determined by the Australian Broadcasting Authority under subsection 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, specifies the availability of one community radio broadcasting service within the Coober Pedy area of South Australia. This service, which is proposed for allocation, is intended to provide community radio services to the residents of Coober Pedy, as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 5 August 2001. The service will be broadcast on the frequency of 104.5 MHz, with technical specifications and transmitter details outlined in the attached schedules. This plan does not constitute a licence but rather sets the parameters for the community radio service to be offered in the designated area. The application of this Licence Area Plan is confined to the specific geographic area of Coober Pedy and does not extend beyond this region as defined by the statutory requirements.
Key Provisions
The Australian Broadcasting Authority has established a Licence Area Plan for community radio broadcasting services in the Coober Pedy area of South Australia under subsection 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. This plan designates one community radio broadcasting service to be made available in the specified area (Attachment 1.1). The technical specifications for this service, including the frequency, transmitter requirements, and other details, are outlined in Schedule One and Attachment 1.2 to the determination. The service is proposed to operate on the frequency of 104.5 MHz and is designated as a community radio service with a proposed status. The service is assigned a Service Licence Number SL1150823 and a Technical Specification Number TS10009790, with technical details provided in Attachment 1.2.
The obligations imposed by this Licence Area Plan on the parties or entities it governs primarily revolve around the technical and operational requirements for the community radio service. These include adhering to the specified frequency of 104.5 MHz, using a vertical polarisation mode, and ensuring a maximum antenna height of 35 meters. The service must also comply with the emission standards outlined in the technical specifications, including a maximum ERP of 100 watts at all angles of azimuth. The community radio service must be available to the Coober Pedy area, as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 5 August 2001. The transmitter site is nominally located at Coober Pedy Area School in South Australia, with specific Australian Map Grid references and tolerances as detailed in the technical planning guidelines.
Any breaches of the conditions stipulated in this Licence Area Plan may result in various penalties and consequences. Under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, violations could lead to administrative actions, including fines or sanctions imposed by the Australian Broadcasting Authority. The maximum penalties for breaches can vary depending on the nature and severity of the infraction. For instance, failure to comply with technical specifications or service availability requirements could result in financial penalties. Additionally, repeated or severe breaches might lead to the revocation of the service licence, thereby terminating the broadcasting operations of the community radio service in the Coober Pedy area.