ETR 132 : 20001

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Abbreviations
4 Site selection
   4.1 Coverage and frequency planning
   4.2 Propagation analysis
   4.3 Compatibility with aeronautical services
   4.4 Compatibility with reception of other broadcasts
   4.5 Compatibility with other radio site users
   4.6 Capacity of existing sites
   4.7 Environmental and planning considerations
5 Combiners
   5.1 Introduction
   5.2 Selection of parameters
   5.3 Frequency response
   5.4 Matching
   5.5 Filters
   5.6 Directional couplers
   5.7 Combiners
   5.8 Starpoint combiners
   5.9 Directional filters
   5.10 Function of module
   5.11 Cascading of modules
   5.12 Multiplexers
   5.13 Stretchline combiners
6 Antennas and feeders
   6.1 Choice of transmitting antenna type
   6.2 Transmitting antenna system specification
   6.3 Receiving antenna systems
7 Interference generated on site
   7.1 Modulation related effects (out of band emissions)
   7.2 Spurious emissions
   7.3 Protection of re-broadcast reception
   7.4 Natural and man-made noise
8 Audio processing limiter
   8.1 Introduction
   8.2 Major limiter types
   8.3 Static and dynamic response of limiters as a function
        of typical parameters
   8.4 Measurement methods to characterise audio-frequency
        limiter circuits
   8.5 Measurements and assessment with the help of programme
        signals
9 Earthing
   9.1 Electric shock
   9.2 Light
   9.3 Feeder earthing
   9.4 Recommended earthing arrangements for UHF and VHF
        transmitting aerial masts generally high and medium
        powered stations
   9.5 Recommended earthing arrangements for UHF and VHF
        transmitting aerial towers generally high and medium
        powered stations
   9.6 Recommended earthing arrangements for UHF, VHF and SHF
        transmitter towers generally low powered stations
10 Compatibility with aeronautical services
   10.1 Background and introduction (see also CCIR
        Recommendation 591 [11])
   10.2 Types of interference mechanisms
   10.3 Compatibility assessment parameters
   10.4 Methods to assess the compatibility
11 Safety
   11.1 Introduction
   11.2 Radio frequency radiation
   11.3 Electrical safety
   11.4 Physical safety
   11.5 Fire hazards
Annex A: Intermodulation interference
Annex B: Common antenna configurations
      B.1 Mounting of the radiating elements
      B.2 Behaviour of some antenna-mast configurations
      B.3 Horizontal radiation pattern (hrp)
Annex C: The position of metals in the galvanic series
Annex D: Antenna noise power on typical radio sites
Annex E: Typical example of good earthing practice
Annex F: Starpoint, directional filter, and stretchline
         combiners and multiplexers
Annex G: Bibliography
History

Contains guidance for engineers concerned with the design, specification, installation, operation and maintenance of radio systems.