#2026-NA-0Decision No. 2026-NA-04 of 2 March 2026 Renewing the Authorization for Radio Cerise to Operate Cerise FM on 88.2 MHz in Mulhouse
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The French regulatory authority ARCOM has renewed the broadcasting license for the local not-for-profit radio station Cerise FM operated by the association Radio Cerise. The five-year renewal begins on 13 September 2026 and authorizes continued operation on 88.2 MHz in the Mulhouse area from a transmitter site at Colline de la Loh, Steinbach (altitude 350 m). Maximum ERP is limited to 1 kW with a detailed horizontal radiation pattern that reduces power by 20 dB in multiple azimuth sectors to protect neighboring frequencies and countries. The decision imposes technical compliance obligations, including providing equipment details and frequency deviation statistics within one month of ARCOM request, and mandatory third-party verification if non-compliance is suspected. Use of any subcarriers requires separate ARCOM approval.
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Key Changes
- Five-year renewal of Cerise FM broadcasting authorization effective 13 September 2026
- Continued operation authorized on 88.2 MHz at 1 kW max ERP from Steinbach site (350 m NGF, 10 m antenna height)
- Detailed horizontal radiation pattern requiring 20 dB attenuation in multiple azimuth sectors (70-270° range)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Provide technical installation details to ARCOM within one month of request, including transmitter type, nominal power, and antenna system specifications
Measure and report actual frequency deviation statistics (percentage of excursions exceeding 75 kHz over minimum 15-minute periods) to ARCOM within one month of request
Operate Cerise FM on frequency 88.2 MHz with maximum ERP of 1 kW from transmitter site at Colline de la Loh, Steinbach (350m altitude, 10m antenna height)
Apply specified horizontal radiation pattern attenuation (20 dB reduction in azimuth sectors 70-170° and 190-250°) to protect neighboring frequencies and countries
If ARCOM identifies non-compliance with technical conditions, engage an approved third-party organization to verify installation conformity with technical annex requirements and submit verification results to ARCOM