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#2026-304Authorization for Radio Sommières to Broadcast on 102.9 MHz FM

🇫🇷France··Other·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This decision allows the departmental association Francas du Gard to operate Radio Sommières as a non-commercial Category A FM radio service in Sommières, using the 102.9 MHz frequency. The authorization runs from 1 July 2026 to 14 March 2028. The operator must start broadcasting within three months, follow the listed technical limits, and provide ARCOM with technical details after launch.

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Key Changes

  • Authorizes Radio Sommières to broadcast on 102.9 MHz FM in Sommières
  • Sets the authorization period from 1 July 2026 to 14 March 2028
  • Requires the operator to meet technical conditions and report installation details to ARCOM

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Operate Radio Sommières only as a non-commercial Category A FM radio service using the authorized 102.9 MHz frequency in Sommières, in accordance with the authorization, convention, and technical annex.

Association départementale des Francas du Gard
Authorization period runs from 1 July 2026 until 14 March 2028
licensing
high

Begin effective operation of Radio Sommières within three months after the authorization enters into force, otherwise ARCOM may declare the authorization lapsed.

Association départementale des Francas du Gard
Within three months after 1 July 2026
operational
high

Comply with the technical transmission parameters in the annex, including site at chemin Reine Blanche de Castille, Sommières, antenna height of 2 metres above ground, maximum ERP of 50 W, and the specified horizontal radiation attenuation limits.

Association départementale des Francas du Gard
Throughout the authorization period
operational
medium

Provide ARCOM with an accurate effective technical description of the installation, including transmitter type, nominal transmitter power, and antenna system.

Association départementale des Francas du Gard
Within two months after the service is put into operation
reporting
medium

Provide ARCOM with the effective frequency deviation measurement as soon as it is available, including the statistical percentage of exceeding 75 kHz over a minimum duration of 15 minutes.

Association départementale des Francas du Gard
As soon as the measurement is available
reporting

Affected Parties

Francas du Gard departmental associationRadio Sommières+2 more…

Tags

radio,FM broadcasting,frequency authorization