31st January 2017 General Manager Australian Communication and Media Authority Level 5 The Bay Centre 65 Pirrama Road Pyrmont NSW 2009 Dear Sir Re: Proposed Digital Channel Plan for NSW/ACT Radio Canberra Pty Ltd (Capital Radio) is the licencee of Commercial Radio services 2CC and 2CA Canberra. The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has asked for comment from interested stakeholders on the issues raised in the consultation document Digital Radio Channel Plan for NSW/ACT and the proposed digital radio channel plans. believes that the power level of 5,000 watts for the service is Capital Radio too low and will not cover the Canberra Radio service area effectively. There are numerous spots” from the present trial transmission system. “black Capital is of the view that the power for the Canberra Digital service should be 20,000 watts to better cover the service area and reduce “black spots”. Should you wish to discuss our comments further please contact the writer. Yours faithfully James Blyton Managing Director Capital Radio Network 1st Floor 52 Hoskins Street MITCHELL ACT 2911
31st January 2017 General Manager Australian Communication and Media Authority Level 5 The Bay Centre 65 Pirrama Road Pyrmont NSW 2009 Dear Sir Re: Proposed Digital Channel Plan for NSW/ACT Radio Canberra Pty Ltd (Capital Radio) is the licencee of Commercial Radio services 2CC and 2CA Canberra. The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has asked for comment from interested stakeholders on the issues raised in the consultation document Digital Radio Channel Plan for NSW/ACT and the proposed digital radio channel plans. Capital Radio believes that the power level of 5,000 watts for the service is too low and will not cover the Canberra Radio service area effectively. There are numerous “black spots” from the present trial transmission system. Capital is of the view that the power for the Canberra Digital service should be 20,000 watts to better cover the service area and reduce “black spots”. Should you wish to discuss our comments further please contact the writer. Yours faithfully James Blyton Managing Director Capital Radio Network 1st Floor 52 Hoskins Street MITCHELL ACT 2911
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