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Discussion paper
Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning Group
September 2005
ISBN 0-478-28449-7
(instructions for obtaining a PDF reader)
Introduction
VHF-FM broadcasting commenced in New Zealand in the early 1980s in the frequency range 89-93 MHz. With the progressive clearance of other services the frequency range used now covers 88-108 MHz.
Availability of Licences
The "FM" band used in New Zealand lies between 88 MHz and 108 MHz. This is broadly consistent with the band utilised by other countries, although there is some minor variation between countries in the lower frequency limit. This broad consistency ensures that a wide choice of equipment is available in New Zealand from world markets.
Allocation of Licences
Given the potential availability of additional licences, it is useful to review the present allocations prior to postulating how additional licences might be allocated. Approximately one third of the lower portion (89-100 MHz) of the FM band is currently reserved or used for non-commercial licences.
Submissions
Comments on the issues raised in this paper and the proposed policies for management of the 88-108 MHz band can be send to Radio spectrum Policy and Planning.
