If your queryproblem is not covered in the faqs, you may contact the ofcom spectrum licensing team using one of the methods below. The fee is sometimes also required to own a radio or receive radio. Prs for music and ppl offer a joint licence for community radio stations, which is available from ppl who needs this licence. The smaller area technical coverage represents the coverage of the licence as recognised by ofcom for administrative purposes. Radio authority the regulatory body that oversees and licenses radio broadcasting in the uk, whose functions will transfer to ofcom on 29 th december 2003. The renewal process begins 12 months before a licence expires. All licensed radios require a licence issued by ofcom. Radiomicrophones equipment used by programmemakers and organisers of special events. Ofcom s community radio coverage maps show two coverage areas.
The terms are that if we find the problem is within your own radio system or from something which we consider to be under your or the users control then we will charge for the investigation at. Ofcom options explained programming radios radio solutions. Notes of guidance for community radio licence applicants. Ofcom updated amateur licence guidance released essex ham. It is written from associated broadcast consultants direct experience of many community radio broadcasts. The broadcasting licence fees do not include any costs. Ofcom has announced the award of two new community radio licences in england. In the uk, all commercial and community radio broadcasters are regulated by ofcom which is the independent regulator for the broadcast and communication industries whilst ofcom license and regulate fm, am and dab radio broadcasters, currently their remit does not include web radio stations or radio delivered by closed networks intranet, downloads or wired speaker. The ofcom simple site licence is ideal for hotels, bars, restaurants and anywhere else that uses their radios on their own site only. This pdf document is intended to offer advice and clarification on the updated licence conditions that started rolling out in april 2015. Online fees are subject to frequency availability and cannot be applied to inhouse applications. During 2019, ofcom agreed to improve the quality of the coverage of 63 community radio stations, and extend the coverage of 33, bringing the benefits of community radio to a wider audience than ever. Proposed licence changes ofcom consultation essex ham.
A television licence or broadcast receiving licence is a payment required in many countries for the reception of television broadcasts, or the possession of a television set where some broadcasts are funded in full or in part by the licence fee paid. Ppl and prs for music joint licence for community radio. I confirm to ofcom that i am the licence holder or, where the licence holder is a legal entity, i confirm to ofcom that i am. Find out how ofcom manages the airwaves, why and when you need a licence and how to get one. Ofcom can investigate the interference to your radio system under our commercial charging terms. Smallscale dab uses advances in software technology and new transmission. The ras functions will transfer to ofcom on 29 th december 2003. Ofcom awards four new community radio licences january 2020 add to your pages 30 january 2020 ofcom has today announced the award of four new community radio licences in england and northern ireland. Ofcom waves dab radio licences under local broadcasters. If youre planning to set up a community radio station in the uk, then youll need to think. If, like me, you use radio for business purposes, this register was quite useful for checking what licence systems are in certain locations ideal if you are planning something, but might have to share with other users.
Guidance, procedures and licensing information relating. Community radio coverage area maps disclaimer 1 coverage area maps ofcom s community radio coverage maps show two coverage areas. If youd like to check what type of licence you need to apply for, please refer to our business radio guidance notes for licensing. Processing of a licence application requires ideally at least ten working days. I understand and agree that the information provided in this form will be used by ofcom for the purpose of issuing, amending, validating andor surrendering a business radio licence and, if applicable, published on the wireless telegraphy act register. I use a few specialist forums for communication issues, but wondered if any members here have any experience with ofcom s the wireless telegraphy act register wtr. Applying for your licence few prospects in community radio are less appealing than filling in an application for a full time community radio licence.
For schools that broadcast using the publicly using the internet including if you use school radio player then the license that is most likely to apply is the online radio small radio service license which costs. Ofcom tells us it has licensed more community radio stations, and that listening reached an alltime high. Dummies guide to cr community radio and rsl restricted service licences if you are new to the subject, then we hope you will find this useful. The smallscale radio multiplex and community digital radio. Any new community radio station which needs extra time to launch, or have issues paying due licence fees, should contact ofcom, share. If i use the online licensing system how long will it take to get a licence. Radio society of great britain ofcom consultation on october 2014 updating the amateur radio licence 3 questions and answers question 1. Ofcom has just issued its longawaited updated amateur radio guidance for licensees document. Ofcom went through a phase of revoking unvalidated licences back in 2015 according to ofcom, a staggering 47% of licences hadnt been validated at the end of 20. Ofcom radio communication licences the wtr uk business. I have to say my community radio station is really good plenty of real music varietynot a bieber or swift in sightthank f. Taking the above into account, if you would like to apply for a licence, please complete the application form for a temporary covid19 shortterm restricted service licence srsl odt, 87. Community radio services in the uk are operated on a not for profit basis, with community ownership and control built into their structure.
The community radio order 2004 extends the application of the broadcasting act 1990 and the. Renew or transfer a community broadcasting licence. This update also includes detail about the shortterm restricted service licence application window for the period of high demand in 2020. Community radio services are provided on a not for profit basis, focusing on the delivery of specific social benefits to a particular area or community of interest. Many community radio stations reply on volunteer staff, but other stations find that they get better results and more commitment by using paid staff. You might like to have this open in another window while you complete your application, as the guidance notes describe what information is required for your application. The guidance document weighs in at 21 pages, and the licence itself is 23 pages. The fees payable under the joint licence for community radio are the greater of.
No application fee is required for an application for a community radio station. Jan 11, 2007 regulator ofcom is embarking on a licence simplification programme to make it easier for businesses that rely on radio technology to communicate the plan is to reduce the number of licence types. Mar 29, 2018 be fm cumbernauld fm juice belfast maldon community radio ofcom pride radio radio saltire radio tyneside swu fm eight more community radio licences awarded by matthew hardman march 29, 2018 11. One of the first questions you may ask yourself when entering the world of online broadcasting is. Unfortunately, theres no easy answer to this question, as it depends on what you plan to broadcast and where in the world youll be broadcasting to. It was recognised in the ofcom consultation document the licensing of community radio section 7 that a field strength in the order of 10db higher than 54 db v m could be required by vhffm community radio stations to achieve the same degree of protection from interference as commercial or bbc services. Community radio stations to get better coverage by matthew hardman june 19, 2018 11. The information on this page is for guidance only, and was prepared by one of our team as part of a proposal for a community radio station. Shared or coordinated shared mics uk wide, nonexclusive. Applications can be made online at ofcom s web site click the logo below to go to ofcom s radio licencing web site. For example, if a licence is valid from april 10, the calculation of the fees and charges is drawn up for the months from may to december. Ofcom funding for the year 1 april 2017 to 31 march 2018 3. Information about ofcoms broadcast radio licensing activity with regard to both the commercial and community radio sectors and an invitation to a compliance workshop for licensees based in wales.
Ofcom reveals plans for smallscale dab licences to. Radio multiplex services are licensed by ofcom under part 2 of the 1996 act. Ofcom s licence fees and administrative charges are updated at the beginning of each financial year. Ofcom is an independent public authority, funded by fees paid to us by. Licence fees independent communications authority of. Small scale dab uses advances in software technology and new transmission. Please enter your details, licence number and type of licence you wish to vary. Ofcom awards four new community radio licences january 2020. Community radio licensees may then apply to ofcom to extend their licences for two further periods of up to five years. Jun 29, 2005 ofcom has slashed itvs annual licence fee payment by more than half, handing the broadcaster a.
If you use a radio system for your business, you will need a licence from ofcom. Everything you need to know about the licensing process for analogue, digital and community radio stations. Playout software, studio system, sustaining service. If you continue using our website, well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website.
Ppl and prs for music joint licence for community radio licence summary 1 january 2019 to 31 december 2019 am i eligible for this licence. However, if you buy radios from us that need a licence, we will usually do the application online on your behalf, submit it to ofcom for you, and ofcom will then send you a request for payment of the appropriate radio licence fee. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators. Business radio technically assigned and area defined licences are issued within 1421 days from the date that the application is received. Prs for music and ppl offer a joint licence for community radio stations, which is available from ppl. The smallscale dab trials keep costs low by making use of relatively inexpensive. Community radio licensees may then apply to ofcom to extend their licences for two further periods of up to five years each.
Radiocentre welcomes ofcoms consultation on the licensing of smallscale dab ssdab across the uk, which provides the prospect of widespread and affordable access to digital radio for smaller commercial and community services. If you continue without changing your browser settings, well assume that you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Smallscale digital audio broadcasting dab is an innovative technology designed to allow local stations to achieve affordable transmission on digital radio. Please enter your customer details and the licence number for the licence s you wish to surrender.
The new stations will serve communities in bradford and hampshire. Ofcom awards two new community radio licences community. Ofcom is understandably receiving a number of queries from broadcast licensees about the coronavirus situation and how we will view any impact the current situation has on compliance with regulatory obligations. This machinelearning upstart trained software to snare online drug dealers. However, since the community radio ammendment order 2015 you are now permitted to earn. Community radio stations that are broadcasting on am or fm, including online simulcasts. If you are in ownership of a valid ofcom licence we can certainly program your new purchase to operate alongside your existing equipment. Notes of guidance for community radio licence applicants and. The licence will last for up to five years at a time. Successful groups are required to start broadcasting within two years of the licence award. Todays announcement sees ofcom tendering 25 local area licences for community dab radio stations.
Business radio simple uk, simple site and suppliers light licences are issued within 710 days from the date that the application is received. Ofcom radio licencing in the united kingdom how it works. We are now processing applications for new community radio licences and expect to make awards to successful stations by the end of march 2020. Find out about the licence needed for commercial radio stations broadcasting on amfm, dab radio stations and satellite and cable radio stations. Received applications ita radio frequency spectrum licensing. The statutory framework for awarding a community radio licence and the obligations to be met by licensees are set out in the community radio order 2004, as amended by the community radio amendment order 2010. Nov 02, 2015 ofcom has just issued its longawaited updated amateur radio guidance for licensees document. Licence summary 1 january 2020 to 31 december 2020. Open source software can be used to simplify the transmission infrastructure by using a single. Some events, including the major events listed on our website, may not qualify for online fees as these are also managed inhouse. These tables cover all our regular charges for telecommunications networks and services including electronic communications code, television and radio broadcast licence and application fees, and administrative charges for the postal sector. Ofcom waves dab radio licences under local broadcasters noses as fm. Please do not use the main contact the webmaster form for queries about this system, as it may delay your response. By the time youve visited the ofcom website then downloaded and printed out the document you may well have lost the will to apply, if not the will to live.
The licence fees for business radio technically assigned and area defined products are calculated by taking into account the technical details that you specify when making an application. Community radio application forms now online digital spy. Community stations and small scale radio multiplexes. I cant post links so someone else will have to repost it perhaps. In 20, swiss broadcasting regulator ofcom bakom awarded a licence to the.
Ofcom for the trial do not provide a basis for the longterm licensing of services. Radiotronics can facilitate that and make the application on your behalf. Eight more community radio licences awarded radiotoday. Annual broadcast licence, ofcom fee and wireless telegraphy licence.
If the time up to the entry into force of the licence is shorter two days and less, the application is considered to be late. Community radio stations to get better coverage radiotoday. Jun 20, 2018 all business radio light licence products, including simple uk, simple site and suppliers light licences, cost. If youre planning to set up a community radio station in the uk, then youll need to think seriously about the budget. Ofcom has today published its longawaited consultation on proposed changes to the amateur radio licence. Ofcom is setting out licensing plans for the use of the smallscale dab technology to enable local radio listeners to tune into new digital stations. How to validate your amateur radio licence it is a condition of your amateur radio licence that you validate your licence with ofcom at least once every 5 years. The ppl and prs for music joint licence for community radio the joint licence is available to all ofcom licensed community radio stations. Ofcom simple site licence buy online now radiotronics. Licence number type of licence please select technically assigned licence area defined licence i confirm to ofcom that i am the licence holder or, where the licence holder is a legal entity, i confirm to ofcom that i am authorised by the licence holder to submit this form to ofcom. Due to high volumes of work, there may be delays in processing applications and responding to. Complete our report of interference or abuse to an amateur. Radiocentre welcomes ofcom s consultation on the licensing of smallscale dab ssdab across the uk, which provides the prospect of widespread and affordable access to digital radio for smaller commercial and community services. Ofcom invites community radio applications during licensing rounds.
Community radio licensees may then apply on two occasions to extend their licences for two further periods, each of up to five years. Amount of the charges the tables below provide an overview of the periodic fees and charges according to the types of products. Application and annual licence fees for community radio licences have been set as. How to validate your amateur radio licence essex ham. Community radio stations were in operation on cable systems from 1978 onwards. Do you agree with the proposal to include, as a matter of course, the 470 khz and 5 mhz bands into the licence for all amateur radio full licensees. Everything you need to know about ships radio licensing, including mmsi and atis numbers. Radiocentre response to ofcom consultation on licensing smallscale dab introduction 1. Community radio applications, in the form of the new community digital sound programme cdsp. This statement sets out how ofcom will license smallscale dab. Application and annual licence fees for community radio licences have been set as shown. Community radio licences will be simplified to a flat fee, and fees will be changed for other specific uses of spectrum, including satellite and programme making links. Dummies guide to community radio associated broadcast.
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