Business Update - August 2020

In this issue:

• Applying for a Licence to Supply Radio Transmitters and obligations for a permitted person to supply unrestricted two-way radios
• Licence for FM sound broadcasting (Auction 21)
• RSM welcomes a new Radio Investigator

Applying for a Licence to Supply Radio Transmitters and obligations for a permitted person to supply unrestricted two-way radios

Amateur radio operators or suppliers that want to supply radios transmitters in NZ must apply for a Licence to Supply Radio Transmitters either as an individual or organisation. Suppliers are defined as – persons in NZ that import, manufacture, distribute, sell or install.

If the supplier also wants to supply unrestricted two-way radios as described under the Prohibition Notice, then they too must apply to become a permitted person. Unrestricted radios can only be sold to qualified radio amateurs. Applying for a Licence to Supply and a permitted person is a two-step process.

A permitted person will then be obligated to follow the additional terms, conditions and restrictions applied to their Licence to Supply. Permitted persons will also undergo periodic audits to ensure they are following the rules where their licence may be revoked if they are not. 

Read more about Licences to Supply Radio Transmitters and endorsements

Read more about Obligations for a Permitted person to Supply Unrestricted two-way radio

Licence for FM sound broadcasting (Auction 21)

After recent expressions of Interest, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has announced the results of the sale of one FM sound broadcasting spectrum licence that took place in Auction 21.

The licence was auctioned publically on the Trade Me website and managed by Skylarc on behalf of Radio Spectrum Management, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

The result of Auction 21 is as follows:

• Pukeuri (Waitaki District) 91.2 MHz, licence ID 210533, reserve price: $1,150 incl. GST, sale price $10,200 incl. GST.

The licence is valid until 2 April 2031 subject to implementation requirements being met by the successful bidder.

RSM welcomes a new Radio Investigator

Craig Given has recently joined RSM as a Radio Investigator based in Christchurch.  Craig has been working in the radio industry for over 15 years with a foundation in RF systems engineering.

Craig is looking forward to getting out and about helping our RSM clients to manage the use of the radio spectrum. RSM is excited to welcome Craig to the team.