NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 169

Economic Development

Radiocommunications Regulations 2001

Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Itinerant Differential GPS) Notice 2003

Pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001 (“the Regulations”) made under section 116 (1) (b) of the Radiocommunications Act 1989, and acting under delegated authority from the chief executive, I give the following notice.

Notice

1. Short title and commencement—(1) This notice is the Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Itinerant Differential GPS) Notice 2003.

(2) This notice comes into force on 11 December 2003.

2. General user radio licence—(1) A general user radio licence is granted for the transmission of radio waves, by means of itinerant radiocommunication transmitters, to provide accurate position fixing in conjunction with the radionavigation satellite service known as GPS (Global Positioning System) in accordance with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this notice.

(2) Itinerant Differential GPS, also known as Itinerant Precision GPS or Itinerant D-GPS, is a system that involves a transmitter temporarily installed at an accurately known fixed location from which is transmitted correction data to roving receivers for highly accurate position fixing.

3. Terms, conditions and restrictions—(1) Except as otherwise provided in this notice, the frequencies and other emission characteristics are those prescribed in the Schedules to this notice.

(2) The peak equivalent isotropic radiated power (e.i.r.p.) must not exceed that prescribed in the Schedules to this notice or that which is necessary to reliably maintain communications, whichever is lower.

(3) Transmitters permanently installed for periods exceeding 12 months are not covered by this general user radio licence.

(4) Operation of itinerant D-GPS radiocommunication transmitters is not allowed within 1km of locations hosting licences in the frequency range 461.800 to 464.850 MHz (Note 2).

(5) Transmitters must conform to technical standards for land mobile transmitters as prescribed in notices made under Regulation 32 (1) (b) of the Regulations.

(6) Frequency use is on a shared basis and the chief executive does not accept liability under any circumstances for any loss or damage of any kind occasioned by the unavailability of frequencies or interference to reception.

(7) The chief executive reserves the right to require and ensure that any transmission pursuant to this general user radio licence change frequency, reduce power or cease operation, where reasonable evidence is provided to the chief executive of harmful interference being caused to licensed services operating outside the range of frequencies specified in this notice.

(8) The chief executive or any inspector duly authorised by him shall be granted by the licence holder at all reasonable times entry to any place, premises or building for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the licence.

Schedule: 1 VHF

• Carrier Frequencies: EEX 339: 173.450 MHz
• EEX Channels: EEX 349: 173.575 MHz
• Channelling: 12.5 kHz
• Emission designation: 10K0F1D
• Peak power: 2 Watts (3 dBW) e.i.r.p.

Schedule: 2 UHF

• Carrier Frequencies:
  • D 81#: 469.01250 MHz
  • D 82#: 469.03750 MHz
  • D 83#: 469.06250 MHz
• Channelling: 25 kHz
• Emission designation: 20K0F1D
• Peak power: 2 Watts (3 dBW) e.i.r.p.
• Notes:
  1. Operators are encouraged to use Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA), or equivalent functionality, to avoid interference from other users.
  2. Operators should check the Register of Radio Frequencies for licences in this frequency range and respective district. See http://SpectrumOnLine.med.govt.nz

Dated at Wellington this Monday, the 8th day of December 2003.

SANJAI RAJ, Manager Business Services, Radio Spectrum Management, Ministry of Economic Development.

Explanatory Note

This note is not part of the notice, but is intended to indicate its general effect.

This notice prescribes that, pursuant to Regulation-making powers under the Radiocommunications Act 1989, a general user radio licence is granted for the transmission of radio waves, by means of itinerant radiocommunication transmitters, to provide accurate position fixing in conjunction with the radio navigation satellite service known as Itinerant GPS (Global Positioning System), in accordance with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this notice. See http://SpectrumOnLine.med.govt.nz for the register of radio frequencies for fixed permanent installations.

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Education

Education Act 1989

Dissolution of Board of Trustees and Appointment of a Commissioner at Linwood Intermediate School (3414)

Pursuant to section 78N (3) of the Education Act 1989, I hereby dissolve the board of trustees of Linwood Intermediate School (3414) and appoint Peter Lyman, manager, as commissioner to the school.

All functions, powers and duties of the board of trustees of Linwood Intermediate School are to be vested in the commissioner.

This notice takes effect the day after the date of publication of this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 9th day of December 2003.

HOWARD FANCY, Secretary for Education.

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