Licence Area Plan - Ipswich Radio

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Licence Area Plan – Ipswich Radio

 

made under subsection 26(1) of the

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

 

 

Compilation No. 2

Compilation date:     30 September 2017

Includes amendments up to:  F2017L01299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Melbourne


 

About this compilation

 

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Licence Area Plan Ipswich Radio that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30 September 2017 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law.  Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Federal Register of Legislation (www.legislation.gov.au).  The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes.  For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Federal Register of Legislation for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

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Self-repealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

Licence Area Plan – Ipswich Radio

(1) This plan for radio broadcasting services in the Ipswich area of Queensland is made under section 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

(2) One commercial radio broadcasting service is to be available in the area described at Attachment 1.1 to this plan with the use of the broadcasting services bands. The characteristics, including technical specifications, of the service that are to be available in the area described at Attachment 1.1 are set out in Schedule One and Attachment 1.3 to this plan.

(3) One community radio broadcasting service is to be available in the area described at Attachment 2.1 to this plan with the use of the broadcasting services bands. The characteristics, including technical specifications of the service that is to be made available is described at Attachment 2.1 are set out in Schedule Two and Attachment 2.2 to this plan.

(4) One community radio broadcasting service is to be available in the area described at Attachment 3.1 to this plan with the use of the broadcasting services bands. The characteristics, including technical specifications of the service that is to be made available is described at Attachment 3.1 are set out in Schedule Three and Attachment 3.2 to this plan.

(5) A reference in this plan to a schedule or an attachment includes 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 : Ipswich Radio

Licence Area : IPSWICH RA1

Service Category

Channel/ Frequency

Service Licence No

Transmitter Specification No

Attach No

Area Served

Commercial

94.9 MHz

SL1121

TS10010256

1.3

Ipswich

Schedule Two

Licence Area Plan : Ipswich Radio

Licence Area : ESK RA1

Service Category

Channel/ Frequency

Service Licence No

Transmitter Specification No

Attach No

Area Served

Community

95.9 MHz

SL1150748

TS10010272

2.2

Esk

Schedule Three

Licence Area Plan : Ipswich Radio

Licence Area : BOONAH RA1

Service Category

Channel/ Frequency

Service Licence No

Transmitter Specification No

Attach No

Area Served

Community

100.1 MHz

SL1150749

TS1135226

3.2

Boonah

 


Attachment 1.1

Licence Area - IPSWICH RA1

Licence Area ID - 455

Commercial Radio Service Licence numbers:  SL1121

The licence area, in terms of areas defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 8 August 2006, is: 

 

Area Description

Boonah (S) (LGA)

Ipswich (C) (LGA)

Laidley (S) (LGA)

Karana Downs-Lake Manchester (SLA)

QLD CD 130102

QLD CD 130103

QLD CD 130104

QLD CD 130105

QLD CD 130106

QLD CD 130107

QLD CD 130108

QLD CD 130109

QLD CD 130110

QLD CD 130111

QLD CD 130201

QLD CD 130202

QLD CD 130203

QLD CD 130204

QLD CD 130205

QLD CD 130206

QLD CD 130207

QLD CD 130208

QLD CD 130209

QLD CD 130210

QLD CD 130601

QLD CD 130603

QLD CD 130608

QLD CD 130611

QLD CD 130615

QLD CD 131101

QLD CD 131102

QLD CD 131103

QLD CD 131104

QLD CD 131105

QLD CD 131106

QLD CD 131107

QLD CD 131108

QLD CD 131110

QLD CD 131111

QLD CD 131112

QLD CD 140201

QLD CD 140204

QLD CD 140205

QLD CD 140208

QLD CD 140209

QLD CD 140210

QLD CD 140211

QLD CD 140301

QLD CD 140303

QLD CD 140310

QLD CD 142401

QLD CD 142402

QLD CD 142403

QLD CD 142404

QLD CD 142405

QLD CD 142406

QLD CD 142407

QLD CD 142408

QLD CD 142409

QLD CD 142410

QLD CD 260903

QLD CD 260905

QLD CD 260906

 

Note: 

Standard terminology used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics: 

 (C)  =   City

(LGA)  =   Local Government Area

(SLA)  =   Statistical Local Area

(CD)  =   Collection District

 (S)  =   Shire

Attachment 1.3

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Ipswich Radio

Category : Commercial

General Area Served : Ipswich (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1121

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10010256

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : 4QFM Site THE KNOBBY

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 459550 6957670

Site Tolerance : Refer to Broadcasting Services
 (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 94.9 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 60 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

0°T - 30°T

35 kW

30°T - 85°T

5 kW

85°T - 95°T

2 kW

95°T - 110°T

15 kW

110°T - 150°T

40 kW

150°T - 210°T

50 kW

210°T - 275°T

20 kW

275°T - 360°T

50 kW

 

Special Conditions :-

This specification will replace the technical specification TS1121001, described under attachment 1.2, at a date not later than one year after publication of the Gazette Notice (as required by s.35 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992) that the licence area plan for Ipswich has been determined.


Attachment  2.1

Licence Area - ESK RA1

Licence Area ID - 1036

Community Radio Service Licence numbers:  SL1150748

The licence area, in terms of areas defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 8 August 2006, is: 

 

Area Description

QLD CD 130106

QLD CD 130107

QLD CD 130108

QLD CD 130109

QLD CD 130110

QLD CD 130111

QLD CD 130201

QLD CD 130203

QLD CD 130204

QLD CD 130205

QLD CD 130206

QLD CD 130207

QLD CD 130208

QLD CD 130209

QLD CD 130210

 

Note: 

Standard terminology used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics: 

 (CD)  =   Collection District


Attachment 2.2

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Ipswich Radio

Category : Community

General Area Served : Esk (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150748

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS10010272

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Shire Council Telemetry Site  MT ESK

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 445900 6988600

Site Tolerance : Refer to Broadcasting Services
 (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 95.9 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 30 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

At all angles of azimuth

1 kW

 


Attachment 3.1

Licence Area - BOONAH RA1

Licence Area ID - 1037

Community Radio Service Licence numbers:  SL1150749

The licence area, in terms of areas defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the Census of 8 August 2006, is: 

Area Description

Boonah (S) (LGA)

QLD CD 130405

QLD CD 130406

QLD CD 130412

 

Note: 

Standard terminology used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics: 

 (LGA)  =   Local Government Area

 (CD)  =   Collection District

 (S)  =   Shire

 


Attachment 3.2

LICENCE AREA PLAN : Ipswich Radio

Category : Community

General Area Served : Boonah (QLD)

Service Licence Number : SL1150749

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio

Specification Number : TS1135226

Transmitter Site :-

Nominal location : Telstra Site  2 Footes Hill  BOONAH

Australian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing
Reference 56 466700 6906100

Site Tolerance : Refer to Broadcasting Services
 (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017

Emission :-

Frequency Band & Mode VHF-FM

Carrier Frequency : 100.1 MHz

Polarisation Mixed

Maximum antenna height 30 m

Output Radiation Pattern :-

Bearing or Sector (Clockwise direction)

Maximum ERP

At all angles of azimuth

1 kW

 

 

 

 


 

Endnotes

Endnote 1 – About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

Endnote 2 (Abbreviation key) sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Endnote 3 (Legislation history) provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law.  The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

Endnote 4 (Amendment history) provides information about the amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level and includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law. 

It also includes information about any misdescribed amendment (that is, an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made).  If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.  If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

ad = added or inserted

 

am = amended

 

rep. = repealed

rs. = repealed and substituted

 

 


Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration or Notification in Gazette

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Licence Area Plan - Ipswich Radio - December 2000

10 January 2001 (F2005B00768)

21 December 2000

 

Variation to Licence Area Plan – Ipswich Radio – No.1 of 2013

20 March 2013 (F2013L00509)

21 March 2013

 

Broadcasting Services (Technical Planning) Guidelines (Consequential Amendments) Instrument 2017 (No. 1)

29 September 2017

(F2017L01299)

30 September 2017

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Title Page …………………..

am. var. No.1 of 2013.

Page 1 ……………………...

am. var. No.1 of 2013.

Clause (1) ………………….

ad. var. No.1 of 2013.

Clause (2) ………………….

ad. var. No.1 of 2013.

Clause (3) ………………….

ad. var. No.1 of 2013.

Clause (4) ………………….

ad. var. No.1 of 2013.

Clause (5) ………………….

ad. var. No.1 of 2013.

Schedule One ……………..

rs. var. No.1 of 2013.

Schedule Two ……………..

am. var. No.1 of 2013.

Schedule Three ……………

rs. var. No.1 of 2013.

Attachment 1.1 …………….

rs. var. No.1 of 2013.

Attachment 1.2 …………….

rep. var. No.1 of 2013.

Attachment 1.3 …………….

am. var. No.1 of 2013; am. No .1 of 2017.

Attachment 2.1 …………….

rs. var. No.1 of 2013.

Attachment 2.2 …………….

am. var. No.1 of 2013; am. No .1 of 2017.

Attachment 3.1 …………….

rs. var. No.1 of 2013.

Attachment 3.2 …………….

rs. var. No.1 of 2013; am. No .1 of 2017.

 

Overview

The Licence Area Plan – Ipswich Radio, made under section 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, is a legislative instrument prepared by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, and it outlines the plan for radio broadcasting services in the Ipswich area of Queensland. This compilation, effective as of 30 September 2017, details the radio services available in the specified areas, including technical specifications for the broadcasting services bands. The plan was enacted by the Australian Broadcasting Authority on 21 December 2000, and it addresses the need for structured radio broadcasting services in Ipswich and its surrounding regions, ensuring the availability of both commercial and community radio services. The policy objective of the Licence Area Plan is to provide clear guidelines for the operation and technical specifications of radio broadcasting services in the Ipswich area, aiming to enhance service delivery and community engagement through radio.

Scope and Application

The Licence Area Plan – Ipswich Radio is a legislative instrument made under section 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, detailing the provision of radio broadcasting services in the Ipswich area of Queensland. This plan outlines the availability of one commercial and two community radio broadcasting services, specifying their respective service areas, frequencies, and technical details. The plan applies to entities licensed to operate within the specified licence areas for commercial and community radio broadcasting services, and it delineates the geographic reach limited to the Ipswich region in Queensland. While the Act does not explicitly list exclusions, the services and areas are defined narrowly to avoid overlap and ensure efficient use of broadcasting services bands. The application of the plan is further refined through attachments and schedules that detail specific technical specifications and service areas. This legislative instrument may be subject to modifications through subordinate instruments, which could alter the specifics of service provision or technical requirements as deemed necessary by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Key Provisions

The Licence Area Plan – Ipswich Radio, made under section 26(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, outlines the specific areas in which commercial and community radio broadcasting services are to be available. According to the plan, there is to be one commercial radio broadcasting service available in the Ipswich area, with technical specifications detailed in Schedule One and Attachment 1.3. Similarly, there are two community radio broadcasting services to be available in the Esk and Boonah areas, with details provided in Schedules Two and Three, and Attachments 2.2 and 3.2, respectively. The plan also includes technical specifications for the services, such as the frequency bands and transmitter locations. The Licence Area Plan imposes several obligations on the entities operating the radio services within the designated areas. These obligations include adhering to the specified technical standards for transmission, such as frequency, polarisation, and maximum antenna height, to ensure consistent and high-quality broadcasting. The plan also requires the entities to serve the designated areas effectively, ensuring that the broadcasting services reach the intended audience within the specified geographic boundaries. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Licence Area Plan may result in various consequences, both civil and criminal. While specific penalties are not detailed in the plan itself, breaches of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, under which the plan is made, could lead to penalties for individuals and entities. These penalties may include fines, cancellation or suspension of broadcasting licences, and potential criminal charges for severe or repeated breaches. The exact penalties would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and relevant case law.

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