{"id":"F2005B00625","name":"Licence Area Plan - Newcastle Radio","slug":"licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":32086,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B00625-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"This service has been planned on an inte","sectionType":"section","heading":"This service has been planned on an interference limited basis. Field strengths below the planned minimum median field strength level are likely to suffer interference from other broadcasting services. Any transmission in accordance with this specification is planned on the basis that it will be protected to a minimum median field strength level of 66 dBuV/m against interference from other broadcasting services.","content":"#### This service has been planned on an interference limited basis. Field strengths below the planned minimum median field strength level are likely to suffer interference from other broadcasting services. Any transmission in accordance with this specification is planned on the basis that it will be protected to a minimum median field strength level of 66 dBuV/m against interference from other broadcasting services.\n\n  \n\nAttachment 1.16\n\nLICENCE AREA PLAN : Newcastle Radio\n\nCategory : National\n\nGeneral Area Served : Port Stephens (NSW)\n\nService Licence Number : Not applicable\n\nTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio\n\nSpecification Number : TS10014307\n\nTransmitter Site :-\n\nNominal location : Port Stephens Council site Gan Gan Hill NELSON BAY\n\nAustralian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing  \nReference 56 418500 6377900\n\nSite Tolerance : Refer to Broadcasting Services  \n(Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017\n\nEmission :-\n\nFrequency Band & Mode : VHF-FM\n\nCarrier Frequency : 91.9 MHz\n\nPolarisation : Mixed\n\nMaximum antenna height : 20 m\n\nOutput Radiation Pattern :-\n\n| Bearing or Sector(Clockwise direction) | Maximum ERP |\n| -------------------------------------- | ----------- |\n| At all angles of azimuth               | 250 W       |\n\nAdvisory Note :-\n\nThis service has been planned on an interference limited basis. Field strengths below the planned minimum median field strength level are likely to suffer interference from other broadcasting services. Any transmission in accordance with this specification is planned on the basis that it will be protected to a minimum median field strength level of 66 dBuV/m against interference from other broadcasting services.\n\n  \n\nAttachment 1.17\n\nLICENCE AREA PLAN : Newcastle Radio\n\nCategory : National\n\nGeneral Area Served : Port Stephens (NSW)\n\nService Licence Number : Not applicable\n\nTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - FM Radio\n\nSpecification Number : TS10014306\n\nTransmitter Site :-\n\nNominal location : Port Stephens Council site Gan Gan Hill NELSON BAY\n\nAustralian Map Grid : Zone Easting Northing  \nReference 56 418500 6377900\n\nSite Tolerance : Refer to Broadcasting Services  \n(Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017\n\nEmission :-\n\nFrequency Band & Mode : VHF-FM\n\nCarrier Frequency : 92.7 MHz\n\nPolarisation : Mixed\n\nMaximum antenna height : 20 m\n\nOutput Radiation Pattern :-\n\n| Bearing or Sector(Clockwise direction) | Maximum ERP |\n| -------------------------------------- | ----------- |\n| At all angles of azimuth               | 250 W       |\n\nAdvisory Note :-\n\nThis service has been planned on an interference limited basis. Field strengths below the planned minimum median field strength level are likely to suffer interference from other broadcasting services. Any transmission in accordance with this specification is planned on the basis that it will be protected to a minimum median field strength level of 66 dBuV/m against interference from other broadcasting services.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Endnotes","sectionType":"section","heading":"Endnotes","content":"#### Endnotes\n\nEndnote 1 – About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nEndnote 2 (Abbreviation key) sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nEndnote 3 (Legislation history) provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nEndnote 4 (Amendment history) provides information about the amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level and includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nad. = added or inserted\n\nam. = amended\n\nrep. = repealed\n\nrs. = repealed and substituted","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The document is a technical licence area plan setting parameter limits and an interference protection level. Nothing in the text indicates a change from an original scope or purpose; it specifies how the service is to be planned and enforced rather than expanding or narrowing the plan’s reach."},"complexity_factors":["Technical radio engineering terms (dBuV/m, ERP, polarisation, carrier frequency) increase specialist reading required","References external technical guidance (Broadcasting Services (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017) that reader must consult for implementation details","Multiple near‑identical specifications (two frequencies, duplicate advisory notes) create redundancy but not additional legal complexity","Discretionary points (site tolerance referred to Guidelines; licensing authority enforces specification) require administrative interpretation","Interference‑limited planning introduces operational uncertainty for broadcasters and listeners about where protection applies"],"plain_english_summary":"This licence area plan sets technical limits for two FM transmitters serving Port Stephens (Gan Gan Hill, Nelson Bay): 91.9 MHz and 92.7 MHz, max ERP 250 W, antenna height 20 m, mixed polarisation. Planning is interference‑limited and transmissions are protected to a median field strength of 66 dBuV/m.\n\nBroadcasters must comply with these technical constraints and the Broadcasting Services (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017; listeners below the protected field may suffer interference. The licensing authority decides site tolerances and enforces the specification."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This appears to be a standard technical planning document for broadcast spectrum allocation. The scope remains limited to specifying technical parameters for two radio transmitters, which aligns with the original purpose of Licence Area Plans under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992."},"complexity_factors":["Document is a technical specification rather than legislative text with operative provisions","Minimal defined terms (only standard technical broadcasting terminology)","No conditional logic or nested exceptions","Straightforward tabular data for technical parameters","Repetitive structure (two nearly identical transmitter specifications)","Cross-reference only to external guidelines (Broadcasting Services (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017)","Fragmentary endnotes section appears incomplete or corrupted"],"plain_english_summary":"This document sets out the technical rules for two new FM radio transmitters to be built at Gan Gan Hill near Nelson Bay in Port Stephens, New South Wales. These transmitters will broadcast on 91.9 MHz and 92.7 MHz respectively, each with a maximum power output of 250 watts in all directions. The transmitters will use 'mixed polarisation' (a technical method to improve reception) and have antennas no higher than 20 metres.\n\n**Key points for the public:**\n- **What it does:** Establishes the technical specifications for two radio broadcasting transmitters in the Newcastle licence area\n- **Who it affects:** Radio broadcasters operating in the Port Stephens area, and potentially listeners who may experience interference\n- **Why the 'interference limited' warning matters:** These services are planned with the understanding that reception may be patchy in some areas. The signal is only guaranteed to be protected (free from interference from other stations) where it reaches at least 66 dBuV/m (a measurement of signal strength). In areas with weaker signals, listeners may hear other stations bleeding through or experience static\n- **Location specifics:** Both transmitters will be at the same council-owned site on Gan Gan Hill, using precise map coordinates\n\nThis is essentially a planning permit for radio spectrum use, ensuring different broadcasters don't interfere with each other."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio","history":"/api/acts/licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio/history","analysis":"/api/acts/licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/licence-area-plan-newcastle-radio/documents"}}