13Compatibility

13 Compatibility

(1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), in relation to a fixed receiver specified in subsection (2), the licensee of a fixed transmitter operated under a transmitter licence or a spectrum licence must ensure that the transmitter meets the compatibility requirement in Schedule 2. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a fixed receiver is specified if the receiver: (a) is operated under a spectrum licence; and (b) has at least the notional receiver performance level; and (c) was included in the Register before: (i) if the fixed transmitter mentioned in subsection (1) is operated under a spectrum licence – the fixed transmitter was included in the Register; or (ii) if the fixed transmitter mentioned in subsection (1) is operated under a transmitter licence – the transmitter licence was issued. (3) Unless alternative arrangements are agreed, where interference is caused between radiocommunications devices operated under 3.4 GHz spectrum licences, 3.4 GHz spectrum licensees may be required to synchronise the operation of their radiocommunications transmitters, in accordance with any synchronisation requirement in a condition in the licence. (4) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a fixed transmitter operated under a radiodetermination licence.

Note: For a radiocommunications transmitter operated under a radiodetermination licence, see subsection 8(3).

(5) A radiocommunications transmitter operated under a class licence must comply with the conditions of the class licence.