19Protection requirements

19 Protection requirements

(1) Licensees of 2.3 GHz spectrum licences should have regard to radiocommunications receivers used for radio astronomy that are specified in Australian footnote reference AUS87 in the spectrum plan (AUS87 receivers). (2) Although AUS87 receivers operate on a fortuitous basis, the ACMA encourages direct liaison between licensees of 2.3 GHz spectrum licences with operators of AUS87 receivers, particularly during the system planning phase for new fixed transmitters to be registered under 2.3 GHz spectrum licences, to minimise potential interference to AUS87 receivers. Licensees of 2.3 GHz spectrum licences should follow the notification arrangements specified for apparatus licensed radiocommunications devices set out in RALI MS 31. (3) Licensees of 2.3 GHz spectrum licences in areas adjacent to the ARQZWA should coordinate proposed stations using the methods and limits set out for apparatus licensees in RALI MS 32.