Broadcasting Services (Technical Planning) Guidelines 2017
11Minimum coverage criterion — transmitter located at the nominal location
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11 Minimum coverage criterion – transmitter located at the nominal location
(1) Subject to subguideline (2), this guideline applies in relation to a transmitter licence, other than a datacasting transmitter licence. (2) This guideline applies unless otherwise specified in a LAP or DRCP that relates to the transmitter licence, or in the transmitter licence. (3) If: (a) a transmitter authorised by a transmitter licence is located at the nominal location specified in the LAP or DRCP that relates to the licence; and (b) the LAP or DRCP specifies an omnidirectional output radiation pattern for the transmitter; a transmission made by the transmitter must be at or between: (c) 5 dB below the maximum CMF or ERP specified in the LAP or DRCP; and (d) the maximum CMF or ERP specified in the LAP or DRCP. (4) If: (a) a transmitter authorised by a transmitter licence is located at the nominal location specified in the LAP or DRCP that relates to the licence; and (b) the LAP or DRCP specifies a directional output radiation pattern for the transmitter; a transmission made by the transmitter must be at or between: (c) 5 dB below the maximum CMF or ERP specified in the LAP or DRCP over at least 60 per cent of each arc specified in the LAP or DRCP for the pattern; and (d) the maximum CMF or ERP specified in the LAP or DRCP over at least 60 per cent of each arc specified in the LAP or DRCP for the pattern.