#2026-282Rmux Authorized to Use Radio Spectrum for Digital Radio Multiplexing in Saintes
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This decision allows SAS Rmux to use radio spectrum for a local digital radio multiplex in the Saintes area, on channel 11D. It sets the technical coverage field level and notes that the regulator may later replace the channel if needed to keep reception quality equivalent. Rmux must cover at least 60% of the population in the allotment when broadcasts start, rising to at least 80% after two years. The company must also submit transmitter sites and technical network details for regulator approval, while ensuring compatibility with international spectrum agreements.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes SAS Rmux to use channel 11D for a local digital radio multiplex in Saintes
- Requires population coverage of at least 60% at launch and 80% after two years
- Requires regulator approval for transmitter sites and technical network details
Obligations
What this law requires
SAS Rmux must ensure that, when broadcasts start in the Saintes allotment, the multiplex covers at least 60% of the population included in the allotment.
SAS Rmux must ensure that, within two years after broadcasts start in the Saintes allotment, the multiplex covers at least 80% of the population included in the allotment.
SAS Rmux must submit to ARCOM for approval a list of transmitter sites capable of meeting the coverage objective for the Saintes allotment.
Unless a specific site-location constraint applies, SAS Rmux must ensure that proposed transmitter sites are not located more than 20 km from the contour of the allotment.
SAS Rmux must ensure that proposed transmitter sites are located within French territory unless the relevant foreign administrations grant a specific agreement.