8 Group of radiocommunications transmitters

(1) For the purpose of this instrument, and subject to subsection (2), two or more fixed transmitters are a group of radiocommunications transmitters if: (a) each transmitter has the same centre frequency and emission designator; (b) each transmitter is operated for the purpose of communicating with the same radiocommunications receiver or group of radiocommunications receivers; (c) each transmitter has an antenna of the same type, model and manufacturer; (d) the antenna used with each fixed transmitter is located on the same structure and within 20 metres of the phase centre of all antennas within the group of radiocommunications transmitters; and (e) the identification number assigned by the ACMA to the antenna used with each radiocommunications transmitter is the same.

Note: The Radiocommunications (Register of Radiocommunications Licences) Determination 2017 sets out the information that must be included on the Register about each radiocommunications device operated under a spectrum licence.

(2) A radiocommunication transmitter must not belong to more than one group of radiocommunications transmitters.

Note: If a radiocommunications transmitter is capable of belonging to more than one group of radiocommunications transmitters, the spectrum licensee or authorised third party may nominate which group the transmitter belongs to.

(3) The location of a group of radiocommunications transmitters is calculated in accordance with Schedule 1.