#2026-200France renews Tonic Radio’s FM broadcast authorization for five years
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This decision renews Tonic Radio’s right to broadcast on FM in two local areas in France: Bourgoin-Jallieu and Villefranche-sur-Saône. The authorization runs for five years starting on 27 October 2026, and it sets the approved frequencies, transmitter sites, antenna details, and power limits. For the operator, Lyon Média Plus, this means the station can keep using its existing radio service, but it must keep the technical setup within the approved limits. ARCOM can ask for technical details or frequency measurements, and the operator may need an independent compliance check if the station is found to be out of line with the rules. Any use of sub-carriers also needs ARCOM approval.
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Key Changes
- Tonic Radio’s FM authorization is renewed for five more years starting 27 October 2026.
- The decision confirms the frequencies, transmission sites, antenna settings, and power limits for two local areas.
- ARCOM can request technical data and compliance checks, and sub-carrier use needs prior approval.
Obligations
What this law requires
Lyon Média Plus may operate Tonic Radio on FM only within the renewed five-year authorization period starting on 27 October 2026.
Lyon Média Plus must use only the frequencies and technical parameters listed in the annexes for the two authorized coverage areas (Bourgoin-Jallieu at 97.8 MHz and Villefranche-sur-Saône at 94.7 MHz), including the approved transmitter sites, antenna heights, and maximum ERP limits.
Upon an express request from ARCOM, Lyon Média Plus must provide, within one month of receiving the request, the effective technical description of the installation and the measurement of effective frequency deviation (percentage statistical exceedance of 75 kHz over at least 15 minutes), and certify the accuracy of the information provided.
If ARCOM finds that the technical conditions underlying the authorization are not being met, Lyon Média Plus must have its installation checked by an approved/accredited body for compliance with the technical annex and must transmit the verification results to ARCOM.
Lyon Média Plus must comply with the technical FM usage conditions set by Decision no. 87-23 of 6 March 1987, as amended by Decision no. 90-829 of 7 December 1990.