The Australian Communications and Media Authority is proposing to make changes to the technical specifications of commercial radio services 4RBL and 4BRZ to address deficient coverage in the Queensland communities of Burrum Heads, Fraser Island and Childers.

“ACMA’s proposals follow consideration of requests from the licensee of 4RBL and 4BRZ to improve their coverage,” said Giles Tanner, General Manager of ACMAs Inputs to Industry Division.

The proposed changes include increasing the maximum power allowed for transmitters currently planned for Mt Goonaneman near Childers, making FM frequencies available for 4RBL and 4BRZ translator services at Eurong on Fraser Island and removing an FM frequency already planned for 4RBL in Burrum Heads.

The licensee for the 4RBL and 4BRZ services, Rebel Radio Network, requested the licence area plan variations to enable it to provide better services to audiences within its licence area, while minimising the number of frequencies used.

The proposals are contained in the draft variation to the Remote Central and Eastern Australia radio licence area plan and frequency allotment plan released today for public comment.
Those wishing to comment on these proposals should do so by 13 March 2009.
The draft variation to the Remote Central and Eastern Australia licence area plan and explanatory paper are available from ACMA’s website or by calling free call 1300 850 115.