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RSM 2007 Archive
APT Planning for 2007 World Radio Conference - Bangkok Meeting 7-14 January 2007
A delegation from New Zealand recently attended a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) organisation, held over the period 7-14 January in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Amendment to the interpretation and definition section of the Radiocommunications Act 1989
A number of terms used in the Act have been clarified to aid understanding and interpretation of the Act.
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3.5 GHz Spectrum Allocation - Final Results
Results of the first round tender for the 3.5 GHz Crown-retained spectrum allocation have been finalised.
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Security of tenure for radio licences – release of discussion paper
Under the radio licence regime, licences have no guarantee of tenure.
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Duty to notify change of name or address
The Radiocommunications Act 1989 has been amended by the addition of a new section (24A) requiring holders of management rights or licences to notify the Registrar within one month if they change name or address.
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Publication of Approved Radio Examiners (ARX) Manual
The Approved Radio Examiners Manual has just been released. This publication also known as PIB 46 is available online from our website.
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A1 Grand Prix communications success
During January, New Zealand hosted a round of the A1 Grand Prix motor racing series.
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Electrical, Electronic and Radio Product Audits Part 3 - Level of Conformity 2 Products
Continuing the series of Business Update articles on product compliance requirements, this article covers EMC product compliance for level of Conformity 2 products.
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Change to the Radio Engineers Certificate
In accordance with the recent amendments of the Radiocommunications Act 1989, the Ministry of Economic Development has reviewed the wording currently contained in the certificate template associated with radio and spectrum licences granted or registered in SMART.
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Allocation of additional FM licences
In July 2006 the Government agreed to reserve licences for local commercial use. These licences are to be allocated by auction, but restricted to new entrants for local broadcasting purposes consistent with the objectives in the Regional and Community Broadcasting Policy Framework.
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Extension of the 3G spectrum cap
The 15MHz spectrum cap that applies to 3G radio spectrum will continue for a further three year period until May 2010 to facilitate workable and effective competition in the future market for 3G mobile telephony services.
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“Coat hanger” causes severe interference to distress channel
A jammed on microphone was causing severe interference problems to the VHF Distress channel 16.
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Disposed-of distress beacon signals affect emergency frequencies
The Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) Hamilton Office has been called out to locate interfering signals affecting emergency frequencies.
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Part 4 – level of conformity 1 products
Continuing the series of Business Update articles on product compliance requirements, this article covers product compliance for level of conformity 1 products.
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Use of callsigns outside New Zealand waters
Regulation 48 of the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001 stipulates that to operate a radio transmitter within New Zealand Territorial Limits, a licence that is recognised under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreement, or an exemption from such, is required.
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Issuing of certificates and callsigns
Since the release of the Certificates & Callsigns module in SMART (Spectrum Management And Registration Technology) in late November 2006, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) no longer directly issues most certificates and callsigns.
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Radio Frequency Auction No.9 – 2.3GHz spectrum rights
In November 2006, Cabinet decided to reconfigure the 2.3 GHz spectrum rights and to allocate new rights by auction.
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AM/FM radio broadcasting licences: Offers to commercial licensees
Good progress is being made in the detailed work of offering new licences to radio broadcasters.
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RSM hosts Korean delegation
A delegation of six people from the Ministry of Information & Communication in Korea met with RSM managers and Dr Llewellyn Richards, the Chief Executive of International Accreditation NZ on 23 March in Auckland.
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Ideal Electrical Trade Show
Ideal Electrical Suppliers held a trade show in the Mt Smart "Big Top" at Auckland on the 14th and 15th of March.
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SMART Training Seminars for Approved Radio Certifiers and Engineers
The Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) group is currently planning targeted SMART Training Seminars for Approved Radio Certifiers and Engineers.
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Renewal of cellular rights
On April 12th 2007, Government announced renewal arrangements for cellular rights in the 800 and 900 MHz spectrum bands that expire in 2011 and 2012.
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The radio industry and Radio Spectrum Management – an example of co-production
Last year an Otago radiotelephone company mentioned that they had been contracted to build and install a new radio hut at Roy’s Peak, Wanaka.
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Digital Trunked Land Mobile Radio in the 800 MHz TS Band
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Infringement fine upheld by Court
Following an audit of radio equipment, an infringement notice was issued to a company for operating without a licence.
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Land mobile radio consultation - reminder
Have your say.
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More SMART enhancements
On Monday 14 May, Radio Spectrum Management released new functionalities into SMART.
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V8 Supercars
The last of the V8 Supercar series to be held at Pukekohe took place at the end of April. RSM Radio Inspectors attended as usual to carry out licence compliance checks prior to the racing.
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Hamilton radio dealers seminar
The radio spectrum can be a mystery as you cannot see, hear, smell or feel it (unless you touch a high power transmitter antenna).
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SMART training sessions held for Approved Radio Engineers and Certifiers
The RSM Licensing Group held a series of one-day Spectrum Management and Registration Technology (SMART) interactive training sessions for Approved Radio Engineers (ARE) and Approved Radio Certifiers (ARC) in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch in early May.
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Planning for new licences in the FM band and revision of the Low Power FM General User Licence
The Ministry is now planning the technical parameters of additional licences in the FM band, particularly those in the upper portion of the FM band, to ensure compatibility with aeronautical services operating above 108 MHz.
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Contact details for RSM
We have new contact details effective from 9 July 2007.
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Spectrum Regulators Forum
Representatives from the Ministry's Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning Group and the Radio Spectrum Management Group recently attended the 2nd Spectrum Regulators Forum, held from 11-15 June 2007 in Cairns, Australia.
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Security of tenure for radio licences – Cabinet decisions
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has announced decisions on the security of tenure for radio licences. The announcement follows a public consultation process and outlines provisions to improve security of tenure for radio licences.
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Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) Auckland have moved
On Friday 15 June 2007, the entire Northern Business Centre of the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) moved from its old premises located in the District Court Building on Albert Street to its new premises in the ASB Centre just a few blocks away.
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Auckland low cost store audit blitz
In Mid June 2007, Energy Safety Officers in conjunction with Radio Spectrum Management Radio inspectors conducted 30 Audits of low cost retail outlet stores and their suppliers.
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Submissions from licence fees review 2007 available
Submissions from the licence fees review 2007 are now available on the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) website.
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Consultation on the joint 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz auction
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Radio Licences: Security of Tenure
Under the radio licence regime, licensees have no guarantee of tenure. Radio licences may be revoked even though there may be substantial infrastructure deployed by licensees.
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Reminder: Consultation on the joint 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz auction
Submissions on the discussion paper on arrangements for the joint auction of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands are due by 14 September 2007.
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3.5 GHz spectrum allocation for local wireless broadband services
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Public information on radio frequencies available
The PIB 21, referring to International and New Zealand radio frequency allocations by frequency band and showing summary of usage, is viewable now in html and PDF versions on our website.
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RSM releases statistics on compliance
The Radio Spectrum Management group carries out an audit programme of products and folders (compliance documentation) each year.
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Reminder: 3.5 GHz spectrum allocation for local wireless broadband services
The Ministry of Economic Development will be allocating a further 75 lots of radio spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band later this year.
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PIB 39 Issue 2 - Revision
A draft of a revised “PIB 39 Spectrum Licence Certification Rules for Crown Management Rights” document will be available on the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) website on Thursday, 11th October 2007.
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Progress on the 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz radio frequency auction
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Review of spectrum allocations for studio to transmitter links
The Ministry of Economic Development is reviewing the spectrum allocations for studio to transmitter links (STLs) and has released the outcome of a second round of consultation.
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Reminder: Licence renewal process updated in SMART
SMART has been updated with further enhancements available for our customers’ use. The licence renewal process has been upgraded with additional features.
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Statistics of audits programme and product compliance
The Radio Spectrum Management group carries out an audit programme of products and folders (compliance documentation) each year.
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Broadcaster convicted of unlicensed transmissions
In March this year, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) served a search warrant on a broadcaster and took as evidence for prosecution a studio link transmitter that had remained unlicensed despite the issue of two infringement notices.
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2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz spectrum auction set for December
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Radio Spectrum Management assists in locating emergency beacon
Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has recently played a key part in locating a signal from an emergency radio beacon.
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Reminder: Improved security of tenure for radio licensees
On 19 June 2007 Cabinet, following a public consultation on security of tenure for radio licences, agreed that:
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Changes to VHF maritime coast stations licenses
The General User Radio Licence for Maritime Purposes has been amended to include the licensing and operation of VHF maritime coast stations. This change came into force on 1 November 2007.
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Trans-tasman cooperation on radio matters
Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has recently visited the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to discuss current radio issues including:
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Statistics of audits programme and product compliance
The Radio Spectrum Management group carries out an audit programme of products and folders (compliance documentation) each year.
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SMART training seminars
Radio Spectrum Management has planned more SMART (Spectrum Management and Registration Technology) training seminars for AREs (Approved Radio Engineers) and ARCs (Approved Radio Certifiers).
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RSM holiday hours and services
Radio Spectrum Management will close at 5pm Monday 24 December for the Christmas break.
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Revision of PIB 39
Following workshops in Auckland and Wellington with industry partners, the PIB 39 Spectrum Licence Certification Rules for Crown Management Rights have been completely revised.
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New radio and spectrum licence fees in 2008
Following publication of a cost allocation study in 2006 and a period of public consultation earlier this year, a revised annual administration fee schedule for radio and spectrum licences was agreed by Cabinet in early December.
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Spectrum seminar in Palmerston North
Following a successful radio dealers’ seminar in Hamilton, a similar event in the lower North Island was held in Palmerston North in November.
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Radiocommunication Assembly 2007
The Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-07) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was held in Geneva in October 2007 and included over 600 participants.
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Key outcomes at conference
The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) is held every 3-4 years to review and revise the International Radio Regulations. These regulations form the basis of worldwide use of the radio frequency spectrum and are part of an intergovernmental treaty on the use of telecommunications.
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PIB 38 revision and consultation
PIB 38 Radio Licence Certification Rules was last revised in December 2005 and needs to be extended to include new information and coverage of satellite and other services.
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Further enhancements to SMART
On 17 December 2007 RSM released further enhancements to SMART, the Spectrum Management and Registration Technology system.
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Statistics of audits programme and product compliance
The Radio Spectrum Management group carries out an audit programme of products and folders (compliance documentation) each year.
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ARX manual updated
The PIB 46 - the Approved Radio Examiners (ARX) manual has been updated.
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