FMTAG NOTES (Document) FOR
JANUARY TO OCTOBER 2010

FMTAG NOTES FOR OCTOBER(2) 2010 

PROPOSALS

ZL2BDI has applied for a 70 centimetre ATV Beacon at Lower Hutt, Topo50 map reference BQ32 575.50 361.93. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the Vision Carrier frequency will be 431.250 MHz, in accordance with the NZART bandplan.

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL

None this time.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES FOR OCTOBER 2010 

PROPOSALS

Branch 33 Rotorua has applied for a 2 metre APRS Digipeater at Makatiti Dome, Topo50 map reference BH38 038.75 730.97. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz.

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL

Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 890 repeater to Fringed Hill North, Topo50 map reference BQ26 265.95 270.15. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 438.900 MHz and the repeater receive frequency can remain on 433.900 MHz.

Branch 71 Rodney has applied to relocate its 730 repeater to Moirs Hill Road, Topo50 map reference AZ31 475.39 625.68. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 147.300 MHz and the repeater receive frequency can remain on 147.900 MHz.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES FOR AUGUST 2010  -
INFOLINE 212

DIGITAL TV SWITCHOVER

The Government has decided that all analogue-modulated TV transmissions in the VHF and UHF broadcast bands, which include Channel 39, will close down in March 2015, or at some earlier date, and that the upper end of the UHF television band will be cleared of television, so that the vacated spectrum can be used for next-generation mobile communications.
One consequence of these decisions is that the existing television transmissions will need to convert to digital and be fitted into about half of the present spectrum, requiring that their transmission parameters need to be more closely defined than at present.
For the Amateur Television service this means that each Radio Licence for analogue-modulated TV, engineered to the standards specified in MED Public Information Brochure Number 38 (also known as PIB38 on the MED web site) needs to be replaced by a Spectrum Licence for analogue-modulated TV, expiring in March 2015, engineered to the much higher standards specified in MED Public Information Brochure Number 39 (also known as PIB39 on the MED web site).
As part of the process, the MED has cancelled all of the existing Radio Licences for Channel 39 TV Repeaters. Operators of Channel 39 TV Repeaters need to close them down to avoid receiving an Infringement Notice from the MED.
Operators wishing to operate their analogue-modulated Channel 39 TV repeaters, between now and the 2015 Digital TV Switch-Over, need to apply for a Spectrum Licence. FMTAG has sent an information package to the following Branches, advising them of the the options:
Whangarei
Auckland VHF
Hamilton
Gisborne
Wellington VHF
Motueka
Christchurch
North Otago
Otago
Any other Branches wishing to receive a copy of the information package should contact FMTAG at:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB

SRD INTERFERENCE TO 70cm REPEATERS

FMTAG has received enquiries from Branches suffering Short Range Device (SRD) interference on their 70 cm repeaters.
Addition of Continuous Tone Coded Squelch to the repeater does not require licensing action. However, a change of transmit frequency requires the creation of a new licence. Branches can start the licensing process by completing NZART Form 10 and sending it to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB

PROPOSALS

 Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 890 repeater to Fringed Hill North, Topo50 map reference BQ26 265.95 270.15. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 438.900 MHz and the repeater receive frequency can remain on 433.900 MHz.

 Branch 71 Rodney has applied to relocate its 730 repeater to Moirs Hill Road, Topo50 map reference AZ31 475.39 625.68. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 147.300 MHz and the repeater receive frequency can remain on 147.900 MHz.

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Approved by NZART Council at its August Meeting

 Branch 11 Gisborne has applied for a 2 metre APRS Digipeater at Whakapunake, Topo50 map reference BH42 992.89 915.63. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz.

 Branch 30 Otago has applied for a 70 cm repeater at Rudd Road, Topo50 map reference CE17 032.61 204.29. FMTAG has selected a repeater transmit frequency of 439.150 MHz. The associated repeater receive frequency will be 434.150 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate a simplex linking transceiver from Te Aroha to Te Uku, Topo50 map reference BD32 733.36 067.57. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the transmit and receive frequency can remain on 430.2125 MHz.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a simplex linking transceiver at Te Uku, Topo50 map reference BD32 733.36 067.57. FMTAG has chosen a transmit and receive frequency of 439.350 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a simplex linking transceiver at Te Weraiti, Topo50 map reference BD36 558.18 103.12. FMTAG has chosen a transmit and receive frequency of 439.350 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate its 2 metre repeater from Te Aroha to Te Weraiti, Topo50 map reference BD36 558.18 103.12. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 146.950 MHz. The associated repeater receive frequency will be 146.350 MHz.

 Branch 88 Tauranga Emergency Communications has applied for a 2 metre repeater at TECT All Terrain Park, Topo50 map reference BE36 749.37 969.25. FMTAG has chosen a repeater transmit frequency of 147.025 MHz and associated repeater receive frequency of 147.625 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES: RECENT LICENCES GRANTED BY THE MED  -
INFOLINE 211

The following stations are on air, or are expected to be commissioned in the near future.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
END

FMTAG NOTES FOR JULY 2010  -
INFOLINE 210

PROPOSALS

 Branch 11 Gisborne has applied for a 2 metre APRS Digipeater at Whakapunake, Topo50 map reference BH42 992.89 915.63. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz.

 Branch 30 Otago has applied for a 70 cm repeater at Rudd Road, Topo50 map reference CE17 032.61 204.29. We have selected a repeater transmit frequency of 439.150 MHz. The associated repeater receive frequency will be 434.150 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate a simplex linking transceiver from Te Aroha to Te Uku, Topo50 map reference BD32 733.36 067.57. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the transmit and receive frequency can remain on 430.2125 MHz.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a simplex linking transceiver at Te Uku, Topo50 map reference BD32 733.36 067.57. FMTAG has chosen a transmit and receive frequency of 439.350 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a simplex linking transceiver at Te Weraiti, Topo50 map reference BD36 558.18 103.12. FMTAG has chosen a transmit and receive frequency of 439.350 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

 Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate its 2 metre repeater from Te Aroha to Te Weraiti, Topo50 map reference BD36 558.18 103.12. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 146.950 MHz. The associated repeater receive frequency will be 146.350 MHz.

 Branch 88 Tauranga Emergency Communications has applied for a 2 metre repeater at TECT All Terrain Park, Topo50 map reference BE36 749.37 969.25. FMTAG has chosen a repeater transmit frequency of 147.025 MHz and associated repeater receive frequency of 147.625 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

MED CHANGES SMART FROM THE NZ1949 TO THE NZ2000 GEOID

The Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) section of the MED has changed the station location module of its Spectrum Management And Registration Technology (SMART) system from the NZ260 map (NZ1949 Geoid) to the Topo50 map (NZ2000 Geoid).
For more information, please see:
http://www.topo50.govt.nz/
The above applications are the first to use the new system.
Please delete old versions of the NZART Licence Application Form 10 from your computer and download the new version from the NZART web site.
nzart/fmtag/

FINAL RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

None this month.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES FOR JUNE 2010  -
INFOLINE 208

PROPOSAL

ZL2CC has applied to change the frequency of the digipeater at Te Kapua, map reference NZ260 Y17 341904. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES FOR MAY 2010  -
INFOLINE 206

PROPOSALS

Branch 13 Hastings-Havelock North has applied for a 9225 repeater at Kauahei, map reference NZ260 V22 265445. The repeater transmit frequency will be 439.225 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 434.225 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

Branch 13 Hastings-Havelock North has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater at Te Awaputahi, map reference NZ260 U24 031855. The digipeater transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

Branch 13 Hastings-Havelock North has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater at Te Ahioteatua, map reference NZ260 W18 839525. The digipeater transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2010  -
INFOLINE 201

At its 20th of February 2010 meeting, NZART Council approved the following FMTAG Notes:

FINAL RECOMMENDATION

Previously published on the NZART web site and in HQ Infoline for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. No comments have been received.

Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate its Raglan 5675 Repeater, by about 3.4 km, to Te Uku, at map reference NZ260 R15 835684, owing to the construction of a wind farm near the present site. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 145.675 MHz with the repeater receive frequency remaining on 145.075 MHz.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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FMTAG NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2010  -
INFOLINE 200

FMTAG - Change of System 

With this issue, Infoline introduces a revised process for repeater, beacon and link applications to the FMTAG (Frequency Management Technical Advisory Group). Currently, applications for repeater and beacon stations are required to be reported in Break-In before the application can proceed. Because Break-In is published every two months, this brings an excessive time delay into the procedure. The revised procedure removes the required Break-In publish requirement and the inbuilt delay. It has added, that all NZART methods of communicating to members and others, are used to show current applications in progress. (NZART Web, HQ Infoline, Official Broadcast and, of course, Break-In). To see the new process in action, please see the next item in this bulletin, and the NZART Web at http://www.nzart.org.nz/fmtag/index.html. You will see on this page, the FMTAG main page, the flow chart covering the new process and a new link "Applications Being Processed".

PROPOSAL PUBLISHED ON THE NZART WEB SITE AND
IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF HQ-INFOLINE

Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate its Raglan 5675 Repeater, by about 3.4 km, to Te Uku, at map reference NZ260 R15 835684, owing to the construction of a wind farm near the present site. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations and that the repeater transmit frequency can remain on 145.675 MHz with the repeater receive frequency remaining on 145.075 MHz.

COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to-point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site:
nzart/fmtag/
Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to:
fmtag@nzart.org.nz?subject=FMTAG_WEB
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