FAQ - Ofcom Channel 69 Compensation - Audio-Technica

Clearing channel 69: Questions and AnswersModifying EquipmentQ. Can I modify my equipment instead and bereimbursed?Yes. Some equipment that currently operates in channel 69 can bemodified to operate in channel 38. If you choose to modify yourequipment, you will be able to claim for the amount you paid to modify asindicated by your receipt. Funding for modification will be payable up tothe cost of replacement cost as shown on the rate card. You will need toshow proof that your equipment has been modified in order to receivefunding.Funding for modification will include the cost of carrying out theengineering work necessary to retune the equipment and any associatedtransport or postage costs. It will not include other costs like testing orhiring other equipment while the equipment is being modified.Q. How much funding will I get if I modify myequipment?If you choose to modify your equipment, you will be able to claim for theamount you paid to modify as indicated by your receipt. However, youwill not receive funding that is greater than the amount that would havebeen provided as a contribution to replacement cost as shown on the ratecard.Q. How do I prove that I have modified my equipment?If you want to claim for the cost of modification you will be required toprovide to us a receipt for the modification to prove the equipment hasbeen modified.Q. How do I know if my equipment can be modified?In the first instance, you should check with the manufacturer from whomyou purchased the equipment if it can be modified. However, it is not arequirement of funding that modification is undertaken by themanufacturer and we will accept claims attaching receipts from thirdparty modifiers.Page 6 of 14