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Spectrum Search Lite
Spectrum Search Lite is a graphical software tool designed for searching and displaying data from the Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF). This service allowed users to access licence information contained in the RRF, presented in a Microsoft Access 2000 format database. Although Spectrum Search Lite is no longer offered as a service, the tool is still available for download. However, it's important to note that the database within Spectrum Search Lite is no longer being updated; the last update was performed in December 2022.
About the database
The service was provided through a graphical software tool and a Microsoft Access 2000 format database. The database contained licence information from the RRF, and while limited data was accessible through the user interface, more comprehensive information could be accessed directly via the Microsoft Access database.
Downloads
You can access the Spectrum Search Lite software and database by clicking on the provided links for download. Please note that the database is no longer receiving updates and has been incorporated into the new Register for Radio Frequencies.
Spectrum Search Lite [ZIP, 10 MB] (7-Zip(external link) file archive). Also contains information on database structure.
Spectrum Search Lite database [ZIP, 49 MB] (5 December 2022)
Note: We undertook an update to the PRISM.MDB database version, transitioning it to Access 2000. Additionally, enhancements were made to the Spectrum Search Lite application (now at version 1.0.5) to optimize its compatibility with the Access 2000 version as well as Windows 32 & 64 bit editions. Although this service is no longer available, you have the option to download the latest version if desired. Before installation, it's recommended to uninstall any previous iterations.
Saving the files
Save all unzipped files to folder where Spectrum Search Lite will reside (default folder for Windows is: C:\Program Files\SpectrumSearchLite\).
To save these files: Right-click the link (Windows users) and select Save Target As... (Internet Explorer) or Save Link As... (Firefox/Chrome). Mac users CNTRL-Click.
Training guide
We also provide a guide to searching the New Zealand radio spectrum downloadable database.
Training Guide for Spectrum Search Lite [PDF, 1.2 MB]
This guide contains user information for the PRISMS Lite software, which has been decommissioned.
Disclaimer
The information contained within the Spectrum Search Lite database is not a complete set of information from the Register of Radio Frequencies, as there has been some information deliberately withheld as per section 28 (3) of the Radiocommunications Act 1989(external link).
The information presented reflects the data's status up until December 2022. This service has been discontinued, as Spectrum Search Lite has become integrated into the new Register for Radio Frequencies. Please be aware that any inaccuracies or omissions within Spectrum Search Lite are not the responsibility of Radio Spectrum Management.
Register for Radio Frequencies(external link)
Spectrum Search Lite screenshots
This page has examples of the types of information you'll see when using the Spectrum Search Lite tool.