Licence Area Plan - Gold Coast Radio - December 2000

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Legislation au F2005B00758 In force Legislative Instrument

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LICENCE AREA PLAN -

Gold Coast Radio – December 2000

 

 

 

 

Made under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992

This compilation was prepared by the Australian Communications and Media Authority on 18 July 2013 taking into account amendments up to Licence Area Plan - Gold Coast Radio - Variation No. 1 of 2005


LICENCE AREA PLAN – GOLD COAST RADIO – DECEMBER 2000

DETERMINATION

(1)          The Australian Broadcasting Authority hereby makes this plan for broadcasting services in the Gold Coast area of Queensland, under subsection 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

(2)          Five national radio broadcasting services, three commercial radio broadcasting services and four community radio services are to be available in the 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 Schedule One and Attachments 1.2 - 1.13 to this Determination.

(3)          A reference in this determination to a schedule or an attachment includes a reference to a schedule or attachment as amended from time to time

 

(Determined by the Australian Broadcasting Authority on 21 December 2000)


Schedule One

Licence Area Plan: Gold Coast Radio

Licence Area : GOLD COAST RA1

Service Category

Channel/ Frequency

Service Licence No

Transmitter Specification No

Attach No

Area Served

National

88.5 MHz

N/A

TS2138001

1.2

Gold Coast

National

90.1 MHz

N/A

TS2139001

1.3

Gold Coast

National

91.7 MHz

N/A

TS2268601

1.4

Gold Coast

National

97.7 MHz

N/A

TS7329601

1.5

Gold Coast

National

95.7 MHz

N/A

TS6252001

1.13

Gold Coast

Commercial

90.9 MHz

SL3182

TS3182001

1.6

Gold Coast

Commercial

92.5 MHz

SL4173

TS4173001

1.7

Gold Coast

Commercial

102.9 MHz

SL1150463

TS10013951

1.8

Gold Coast

Community

89.3 MHz

SL3069

TS3069001

1.9

Gold Coast

Community

94.1 MHz

SL1150707

TS10013952

1.10

Gold Coast

Community

105.7 MHz

SL1150709

TS10013953

1.11

Gold Coast

Community

107.3 MHz

SL1150708

TS10013954

1.12

Gold Coast

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

 

The availability of frequency capacity in the Gold Coast is, to a large extent, based on theoretical interference predictions.  Predictions by their very nature are subject to some degree of uncertainty given limitations of topography and other data.

The Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA) takes reasonable care in assigning frequencies, but cannot warrant that licensed use of a broadcasting facility will be free from (or will not cause) interference.  Any such interference can vary in extent and can originate within Australia or overseas.

 

Prospective applicants for licences should obtain independent technical or specialist advice concerning their applications, the operation of broadcasting equipment, and any other matters relevant to the operation of transmitters and services under the licences in question.

 

  • Existing broadcasters should take all reasonable steps to be satisfied that their frequency will operate at the prescribed levels before making changes to its existing technical operating conditions.
  • Aspirant broadcasters should take all reasonable steps to be satisfied that their frequency of interest will operate at the prescribed levels before competing for spectrum availability.

No liability is or will be accepted by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, the ABA, the Commonwealth of Australia, or its officers, servants or agents for the licensed use of a broadcasting facility which is not free from (or causes) interference.

Attachment 1.1

LICENCE AREA FOR SERVICE LICENCE NOS: SL3182; SL4173; SL3069; SL1150463; SL1150707; SL1150708; SL1150709

 

LICENCE AREA - GOLD COAST RA1

 

The licence area, in terms of areas defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 6 August 1996, is: 

 

Area Description

Southport

Nerang

Guanaba-Currumbin Valley

Labrador

Palm Beach

Robina-Clear Island Waters

Carrara-Merrimac

Ashmore

Helensvale

Mermaid Waters

Burleigh Waters

Elanora

Currumbin Waters

Burleigh Heads

Worongary-Tallai

Broadbeach Waters

Mudgeeraba

Kerrydale-Stephens

Runaway Bay

Parkwood

Coombabah

Coolangatta

Oxenford

Miami

Coomera-Cedar Creek

Benowa

Mermaid Beach

Broadbeach

Biggera Waters

Tugun

Arundel

Paradise Point

Bundall

Ernest-Molendinar

Hope Island

Currumbin

Hollywell

Bilinga

QLD CD 3160210

NSW CD 1070402

NSW CD 1071601

QLD CD 3160207

NSW CD 1070209

NSW CD 1071612

QLD CD 3160209

QLD CD 3162314

NSW CD 1070201

NSW CD 1070211

QLD CD 3160205

QLD CD 3162416

QLD CD 3162303

NSW CD 1070106

NSW CD 1070202

QLD CD 3160204

NSW CD 1070204

NSW CD 1070208

QLD CD 3162408

NSW CD 1070107

NSW CD 1070410

QLD CD 3162401

QLD CD 3162513

QLD CD 3162612

QLD CD 3161007

QLD CD 3161011

NSW CD 1071904

QLD CD 3162514

QLD CD 3160208

NSW CD 1070401

NSW CD 1071611

NSW CD 1070405

QLD CD 3162510

NSW CD 1070407

NSW CD 1071907

NSW CD 1070308

NSW CD 1070411

NSW CD 1071602

NSW CD 1070404

NSW CD 1070303

NSW CD 1071906

QLD CD 3162315

NSW CD 1071903

QLD CD 3162409

NSW CD 1071605

QLD CD 3162502

NSW CD 1070408

NSW CD 1070212

NSW CD 1070203

QLD CD 3162404

NSW CD 1071905

QLD CD 3162403

NSW CD 1071909

NSW CD 1070413

NSW CD 1070313

QLD CD 3160201

NSW CD 1070210

QLD CD 3162505

QLD CD 3162506

NSW CD 1070110

QLD CD 3160202

QLD CD 3161211

NSW CD 1070312

NSW CD 1070108

QLD CD 3162613

QLD CD 3161201

NSW CD 1070101

NSW CD 1070102

QLD CD 3162508

NSW CD 1070109

QLD CD 3162608

NSW CD 1070206

NSW CD 1071604

NSW CD 1070306

QLD CD 3161202

QLD CD 3161012

NSW CD 1070412

NSW CD 1070213

NSW CD 1070205

QLD CD 3161209

NSW CD 1070105

QLD CD 3161213

QLD CD 3162306

QLD CD 3162610

QLD CD 3162417

QLD CD 3161001

QLD CD 3162501

NSW CD 1071603

QLD CD 3162413

QLD CD 3162611

NSW CD 1071615

NSW CD 1070403

NSW CD 1070103

NSW CD 1070111

QLD CD 3161212

QLD CD 3161210

QLD CD 3162605

NSW CD 1070305

QLD CD 3161203

QLD CD 3162509

QLD CD 3161008

QLD CD 3162607

NSW CD 1070112

QLD CD 3162606

QLD CD 3162512

QLD CD 3162311

QLD CD 3161206

QLD CD 3162304

QLD CD 3160206

QLD CD 3162604

QLD CD 3162602

QLD CD 3162603

QLD CD 3161208

QLD CD 3162503

QLD CD 3162310

QLD CD 3162601

QLD CD 3161215

QLD CD 3162412

NSW CD 1071608

QLD CD 3162614

QLD CD 3161207

QLD CD 3162615

QLD CD 3162309

NSW CD 1070207

QLD CD 3162307

QLD CD 3161204

QLD CD 3161010

QLD CD 3162407

QLD CD 3162511

QLD CD 3162415

QLD CD 3162411

QLD CD 3162308

QLD CD 3161214

QLD CD 3162312

QLD CD 3161009

QLD CD 3162305

QLD CD 3162504

NSW CD 1070104

QLD CD 3162301

QLD CD 3162507

QLD CD 3162402

QLD CD 3160203

 

 

 

Note: 

Standard terminology used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics: 

 

 (CD)  =   Collection District


Attachment 1.2

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : National

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : Not applicable

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS2138001

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Cnr North & Freemans Rds 

 LOWER BEECHMONT

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 523700 6898800

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 88.5 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 32 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 180°T

26 kW

180°T - 360°T

2.6 kW


Attachment 1.3

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : National

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : Not applicable

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS2139001

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Cnr North & Freemans Rds 

 LOWER BEECHMONT

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 523700 6898800

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 90.1 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 32 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 180°T

26 kW

180°T - 360°T

2.6 kW


Attachment 1.4

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : National

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : Not applicable

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS2268601

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Cnr North & Freemans Rds 

 LOWER BEECHMONT

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 523700 6898800

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 91.7 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 32 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 180°T

26 kW

180°T - 360°T

2.6 kW


Attachment 1.5

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : National

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : Not applicable

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS7329601

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Cnr North & Freemans Rds 

 LOWER BEECHMONT

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 523700 6898800

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 97.7 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 32 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 180°T

26 kW

180°T - 360°T

2.6 kW


Attachment 1.6

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : Commercial

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : SL3182

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS3182001

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Broadcast Site Golf Course Rd 

 MOUNT TAMBORINE

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 520800 6905900

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 90.9 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 22 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 40°T

4 kW

40°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 220°T

10 kW

220°T - 360°T

1 kW


Attachment 1.7

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : Commercial

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : SL4173

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS4173001

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Broadcast Site Golf Course Rd 

 MOUNT TAMBORINE

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 520800 6905900

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 92.5 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 22 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 40°T

4 kW

40°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 220°T

10 kW

220°T - 360°T

1 kW

 


Attachment 1.8

LICENCE AREA PLAN: Gold Coast Radio

Category : Commercial

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150463

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10013951

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Large Link Tower within Broadcast Enclosure  Golf Course Rd
MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 102.9 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

2 kW

30°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 180°T

10 kW

180°T - 210°T

3 kW

210°T - 360°T

250 W

 


Attachment 1.8.1

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast 

Category : Commercial

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150463

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10012787

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Broadcast Enclosure Golf Course Rd  MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 102.9 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

2 kW

30°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 180°T

10 kW

180°T - 210°T

1 kW

210°T - 360°T

250 W


Attachment 1.9

 

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast – December 2000

 

Category : Community

 

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

 

Service Licence Number : SL3069

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

 

Specification Number : TS3069001

 

Transmitter Site :-

 

Nominal location : Broadcast Site Golf Course Rd 

 MOUNT TAMBORINE

 

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing

Reference 56 520800 6905900

 

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

 

Emission :-

 

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

 

Carrier Frequency : 89.3 MHz

 

Polarisation Mixed

 

Maximum antenna height 22 m

 

Output Radiation Pattern :-

 

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

 

 

0°T - 40°T

4 kW

40°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 220°T

10 kW

220°T - 360°T

1 kW

 


Attachment 1.10

LICENCE AREA PLAN: Gold Coast Radio

Category : Community

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150707

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10013952

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Large Link Tower within Broadcast Enclosure Golf Course Rd
MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 94.1 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

2 kW

30°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 180°T

10 kW

180°T - 210°T

3 kW

210°T - 360°T

250 W

 


Attachment 1.10.1

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast 

Category : Community

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150707

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10012788

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Broadcast Enclosure Golf Course Rd  MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 94.1 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

2 kW

30°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 180°T

10 kW

180°T - 210°T

1 kW

210°T - 360°T

250 W

 


Attachment 1.11

LICENCE AREA PLAN: Gold Coast Radio

Category : Community

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150709

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10013953

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Large Link Tower within Broadcast Enclosure Golf Course Rd
MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 105.7 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

800 W

30°T - 80°T

6.5 kW

80°T - 140°T

10 kW

140°T - 160°T

6.5 kW

160°T - 180°T

4 kW

180°T - 210°T

1.2 kW

210°T - 360°T

100 W

 


Attachment 1.11.1

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast 

Category : Community

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150709

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10012789

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : AB Comms Site North Rd                

 LOWER BEECHMONT

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 523955 6898710

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 105.7 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 30 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 80°T

15 kW

80°T - 160°T

25 kW

160°T - 240°T

15 kW

240°T - 255°T

2 kW

255°T - 345°T

500 W

345°T - 360°T

2 kW

 


Attachment 1.12

LICENCE AREA PLAN: Gold Coast Radio

Category : Community

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150708

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10013954

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Large Link Tower within Broadcast Enclosure  Golf Course Rd
MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 107.3 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

800 W

30°T - 80°T

6.5 kW

80°T - 140°T

10 kW

140°T - 160°T

6.5 kW

160°T - 180°T

4 kW

180°T - 210°T

1.2 kW

210°T - 360°T

100 W


Attachment 1.12.1

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast 

Category : Community

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150708

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10012790

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Broadcast Enclosure Golf Course Rd  MOUNT TAMBORINE

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 520880 6905960

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 107.3 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 63 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

2 kW

30°T - 80°T

16 kW

80°T - 140°T

25 kW

140°T - 160°T

16 kW

160°T - 180°T

10 kW

180°T - 210°T

1 kW

210°T - 360°T

250 W

 


Attachment 1.13

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Gold Coast 

Category : National

General Area Served : Gold Coast (QLD)

Service Licence Number : N/A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS6252001

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : NTL Broadcast Site                          

 LOWER BEECHMONT

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 523715 6898850

Site Tolerance : Refer to Technical Planning Guidelines

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 95.7 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 32 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 180°T

26 kW

180°T - 360°T

2.6 kW

 


Notes to Licence Area Plan – Gold Coast Radio – December 2000

Note 1

 

The Licence Area Plan – Gold Coast Radio – December 2000 (in force under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992) as shown in this compilation comprises the principal instrument amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Instruments

Year

Date of notification
in Gazette or registration

Date of
commencement

Application, saving or
transitional provisions

Licence Area Plan – Gold Coast Radio – December 2000

10 January 2001 (see F2005B00758)

10 January 2001

 

Licence Area Plan – Gold Coast Radio – Variation – February 2003

12 March 2003 (see F2005B00759)

12 March 2003

 

Licence Area Plan – Gold Coast Radio - Variation No.1 of 2005

19 April 2005 (see F2005L00885)

14 April 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

          How affected

Clause (1) ………………….     am.var. No.1 of 2005.

Clause (2) …………………  am.var. No.1 of 2005.

Clause (3) …………………  ad. var. No.1 of 2005.

Heading and text ..............  rep. var. No.1 of 2005.

Schedule 1 ........................  am. var. No.1 of 2005.

Attachment 1.8 .................. rep. var. Feb 2003; ad. var. No.1 of 2005.

Attachment 1.8.1 ............... ad. var. Feb 2003.

Attachment 1.10 ................ rep. var. Feb 2003; ad. var. No.1 of 2005.

Attachment 1.10.1 ............  ad. var. Feb 2003.

Attachment 1.11 ...............  rep. var. Feb 2003; ad. var. No.1 of 2005.

Attachment 1.11.1 ............  ad. var. Feb 2003.

Attachment 1.12 ...............  rep. var. Feb 2003; ad. var. No.1 of 2005.

Attachment 1.12.1 ............  ad. var. Feb 2003.

Attachment 1.13 ...............  ad. var. Feb 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

The Broadcasting Services Act 1992 was enacted to regulate broadcasting services in Australia, aiming to ensure a diverse range of broadcasting services are available while preventing harmful interference between services. The Act was introduced to address the need for a structured and organised approach to broadcasting services, including the allocation of frequency spectrum and the establishment of broadcasting services in different regions. This legislation was enacted by the Parliament of Australia. The Licence Area Plan for Gold Coast Radio, made under subsection 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 by the Australian Broadcasting Authority on 21 December 2000, outlines the availability of five national radio broadcasting services, three commercial radio broadcasting services, and four community radio services in the Gold Coast area of Queensland. The plan details the technical specifications, including frequency and transmitter sites, for each service to ensure efficient and effective broadcasting within the specified licence area.

Scope and Application

This legislative instrument, the Licence Area Plan for Gold Coast Radio, was made under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. It applies to the Gold Coast area of Queensland and sets out the technical specifications and service details for nine radio services, including five national, three commercial, and four community radio services. The services are to be available within the specified Gold Coast area, with the technical details of each service, such as frequency, transmission power, and antenna height, outlined in the attached schedules and attachments. This Licence Area Plan does not explicitly state exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but it does note that the Australian Broadcasting Authority takes reasonable care in assigning frequencies but cannot guarantee that licensed use of a broadcasting facility will be free from interference. The application of this Plan may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, as indicated by the amendments and variations noted in the Tables of Instruments and Amendments.

Key Provisions

The Licence Area Plan – Gold Coast Radio – December 2000, made under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, establishes the availability of broadcasting services in the Gold Coast area of Queensland. It outlines five national radio broadcasting services, three commercial radio broadcasting services, and four community radio services to be provided in the specified area using broadcasting service bands (s. 1). The characteristics and technical specifications of these services are detailed in Schedule One and Attachments 1.2 to 1.13. The determination allows the Australian Broadcasting Authority to specify the channels, frequencies, and technical details for each service, ensuring they operate within the Gold Coast region. The Act imposes several obligations on the entities it governs, including compliance with the specified technical standards and service areas. Broadcasters must adhere to the technical specifications provided in the Attachments, such as transmitter locations, frequencies, and emission parameters, to ensure effective and interference-free broadcasting. Additionally, broadcasters are required to obtain independent technical advice to ensure their operations meet the prescribed standards before making any changes to their technical operating conditions. Breaching the terms of this Licence Area Plan can result in significant consequences. While the legislation does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, violations of broadcasting regulations under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 can lead to administrative actions, fines, or even the revocation of broadcasting licences. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), successor to the Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA), has the authority to enforce compliance and take necessary actions against broadcasters who fail to adhere to the specified requirements. The Act also includes a disclaimer stating that no liability is accepted for interference caused by the licensed use of broadcasting facilities.

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