#2026-322ARCOM Extends Europe 1 FM Radio Authorization in Bagnols-sur-Cèze
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This decision allows Europe 1 Télécompagnie to use the 94.9 MHz FM frequency in Bagnols-sur-Cèze to broadcast the Europe 1 radio service. The authorization runs from 1 July 2026 to 14 March 2028 and depends on successful international frequency coordination. Europe 1 must start broadcasting within three months or risk losing the authorization. It must also send ARCOM technical details after launch, follow FM broadcasting standards, and get separate approval for any subcarrier use.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes Europe 1 to broadcast on 94.9 MHz FM in Bagnols-sur-Cèze
- Sets the authorization period from 1 July 2026 to 14 March 2028
- Requires technical reporting to ARCOM and compliance with FM broadcasting standards
Obligations
What this law requires
Use only the 94.9 MHz FM frequency at the Bagnols-sur-Cèze site for operating the Europe 1 category E radio service, in accordance with the authorization convention and technical annex.
Begin effective operation of the authorized Europe 1 FM service within three months after the authorization enters into force, or ARCOM may declare the authorization void.
Within two months after putting the service into operation, submit to ARCOM an accurate technical description of the installation, including transmitter type, nominal transmitter power, and antenna system.
Submit to ARCOM 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.
Provide the installation technical description and effective frequency deviation measurement to ARCOM at any later time when ARCOM expressly requests them.