• This form should also be used for additions or amendments to an existing system

• Before completing this form please read the accompanying Guidance Notes

• Please retain a photocopy of the completed application form

• A form RA37 is required for each separate point to multipoint network

• Please complete this form in block capitals in dark ink or typescript

• All sections must be completed

6. Will the system be used and controlled exclusively by your company, both as regards physical operation and content of transmissions?
(Please correct box)

Please use a separate sheet if necessary

Base Station Details

Please give geographical area if an address cannot be quoted

10. Do you propose a remotely controlled base station?

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Note: If there are more than 35 Outstations you should photocopy this form before you complete it. Column numbers refer to appropriate RA37 questions.

FSPL includes terrain obstruction loss
Clutter includes terrain obstruction loss
Clutter and terrain loss separately itemised
If no terrain or clutter loss data is available, please enter zero in the relevant columns.

30. Enter total end-to-end circuit loss for each outstation path.
31. Enter required EIRP for each outstation, where known. These values will be subject to subsequent RA verification.
32. Enter base station antenna gain in the direction of the outstation.

33. If your application is approved do you foresee any future extension of the system?

If you do not have enough space please use a separate sheet.

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I certify that the information on this form, and any other information given in support of this application, is correct to the best of my knowledge.

The information given in this form is being collected on the authority of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.  The point of contact is the Enquiry Point at the:

Radiocommunications Agency,
Wyndham House
189 Marsh Wall
London
E14 9SX

Tel: 020 7211 0211

The information given on this form is to be processed for the purpose of approving this application and issuing a radio licence to operate a Fixed UHF Network for Telemetry, Telecontrol or Data Services radio licence. 

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Have you enclosed ?

Form RA37A
For future extensions, included a map or diagram
Retained a photocopy of this completed form

Where to return your form

RA 2 Fixed Terrestrial and Satellite Links Unit Radiocommunications Agency Wyndham House 189 Marsh Wall London E14 9SX Tel: 020 7211 0300 Fax: 020 7211 0113 Website: www.radio.gov.uk

Enquiries

If you have any queries in completing the application form or require further information please contact:

Licensing and administrative matters: 020-7211 0300
We will be happy to help you.

Conditions governing the licensing and operation of private fixed telemetry and telecontrol systems in the bands 457.5-458.5 and 463.0-464.0MHz.

Note 1
A limited number of UHF radio channels are available for fixed telemetry telecontrol or data services. Such a system typically comprises a scanning base station interrogating a number of outstations. The Agency is prepared to consider proposals for other types of point to multipoint data systems including those which mix radio and other media such as landline. Details of such systems should be provided in a covering letter.

Note 2
The frequencies assigned may be shared with other systems in other areas of the country. However, assignments will be made in such a manner as to minimise interference between different systems using the same frequency. Systems should be so designed to minimise the total requirement for RF channels. In the case of the Fuel Power and Water industries, the systems will normally use channels defined by the Adaptable Cellular Plan (MPT 1411 Part 4 Chapter 2 refers). In the interests of spectrum economy the Agency will generally consider only those outstations which are grouped within a 30 km radius of the associated base station. The Agency will consider outstations up to 40 km from the base station on a case by case basis. Where the path lengths to one or more of the outstations within a group are considerably in excess of the average path lengths, consideration should be given to the use of a second scanning station linked to the first.Where it is considered that more than one two frequency scanning channel is required for the whole scheme, full details of the reasons must accompany the application.

Note 3
Radio equipment and antennas for private fixed telemetry and telecontrol systems must meet the requirements of the Specification MPT 1411 Issue 2 Parts 1 and 2. Copies are available from The Library, Radiocommunications Agency, New King's Beam House, 22 Upper Ground, London SE1 9SA. Telephone 020-7211 0502/0505. The requirements of the specification are intended to ensure maximum practicable economy in the use of the frequency spectrum, to facilitate the orderly development and utilisation of telemetry and telecontrol systems and to minimise interference between them.

Note 4
The antennas and masts must conform to any requirement regarding height, structural design, etc stipulated by local planning authorities or other interested bodies (eg the Civil Aviation Authority). In order that proliferation of radio masts may be avoided, it is Government policy that the establishment of new radio masts should be minimised. Applicants are therefore required to explore thoroughly the possibility of sharing an existing radio mast or using an existing structure for the placing of their antennas. Site clearance may be delayed or declined if these aspects have not been addressed. Site and antenna details are also required for technical and frequency planning purposes.

Note 5
To determine the maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) for the base station and the outstations, the Agency may request a suitable scaled path profile for each outstation. This profile shall correspond to a ratio of the effective earth radius to real earth radius of K=4/3. The profile shall show terrain features and also buildings and vegetation, etc. together with their relative positions and heights along the path. Predicted free space and terrain obstruction losses, together with the building and vegetation clutter losses, and the consequent end-to-end circuit loss shall be given for each path. Alternatively a directly measured end to end circuit loss may be provided. A maximum overriding path loss of 143 dB and a maximum overriding end to end circuit loss of 134 dB shall apply.

Note 6
The Agency will calculate the maximum permitted EIRP on the assumption that the median signal level at the receiver input does not exceed -117 dBW where duplicated receivers are employed, i.e. as defined in specification MPT 1411 (issue 2), part 4, figure 3(c). For all other receiver configurations, the level at the receiver input shall not exceed -122 dBW.

Note 7
The calculation of the permitted maximum EIRP will be based on the appropriate end to end circuit loss as determined in note 5 above and the receiver input level as determined in note 6 above, for the base station and each outstation.

Note 8
Full frequency assignment information can be found in MPT 1411 Issue 2 Part 3. A discussion of the designing of telemetry and telecontrol systems in accordance with the specification can be found in MPT 1411 Issue 2 Part 4.

Note 9
The Agency must be notified at once of any changes in the details of the proposed system.

Note 10
This form must be signed by an authorised representative of the applicant company. Details of the signatory's position within the company should also be provided.

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