Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997)
as amended
made under subsection 376 (1) of the
Telecommunications Act 1997
This compilation was prepared on 20 December 2004
taking into account amendments up to Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997) Amendment 2001 (No. 1)
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
1 Title [see Note 1]
2 Definitions
3 Standard for PHS customer equipment
Notes
1 Title [see Note 1]
This Technical Standard may be cited as ACA TS 034 – 1997.
Note This Standard takes effect on gazettal: see Telecommunications Act 1997 s 376 (5).
2 Definitions
In this Standard:
ACA means the Australian Communications Authority.
customer equipment has the meaning it has in the Act.
PHS means Personal Handy Phone System, being the cordless telecommunications system to which the Association of Radio Industries and Business [Japan] standard RCR STD-28 applies.
the Act means the Telecommunications Act 1997.
3 Standard for PHS customer equipment
(1) For paragraphs 376 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Act, the standard for PHS customer equipment is the standard set out in the document known as ‘ACA TS 034 – 1997’ approved by the ACA in the ACA meeting of 26 November 1997.
(2) However, Table 1 after clause 5.2.2.2 in that document is replaced by the following table:
Carrier
Number | Frequency (MHz) | Usage |
1 | 1,895.150 | Communication Carriers of Private/Public Systems |
2 | 450 |
3 | 750 |
4 | 1,896.050 |
5 | 350 |
6 | 650 | Control Carrier for Private/Public Systems |
7 | 950 | Communication Carriers of Private/Public Systems |
8 | 1,897.250 |
9 | 550 |
10 | 850 |
11 | 1,898.150 |
12 | 450 | Control Carrier for Private/Public Systems |
13 | 750 | Communication Carriers of Private/Public Systems |
14 | 1,899.050 |
15 | 350 |
16 | 650 |
(3) Also, Figure 6 in that document is replaced by the following figure:
Frequencies | Private use | Public use | |
(Household, office etc.) | |
1895.0 MHz | Communication physical slots (Note 1) | Usage for communication Carrier for Private/Public Systems (5 frequencies) |
1896.5 MHz | Control physical slots | | Control carrier for Private/Public Systems (1 Frequency) |
1896.8 MHz | Communication physical slots (Note 1) | Usage for communication Carrier for Private/Public Systems (5 frequencies) |
1898.3 MHz | Control physical slots | | Control carrier for Private/Public Systems (1 Frequency) |
1898.6 MHz | Communication physical slots (Note 1) | Usage for communication carrier for Private/Public Systems (4 frequencies) |
1899.8 MHz |
Note 1 Control physical slots for USCCH option.
Figure 6
Mapping of Physical Slots on Frequency Axis
Notes to the Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997)
Note 1
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997) (in force under subsection 376 (1) of the Telecommunications Act 1997) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
Title | Date of notification
in Gazette | Date of
commencement | Application, saving or
transitional provisions |
Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA
TS 034 – 1997) | 8 Dec 1997
(see Gazette 1997, No. S508) | 8 Dec 1997 | |
Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997) Amendment 2001 (No. 1) | 5 Sept 2001
(see Gazette 2001, No. GN35) | 5 Sept 2001 | — |
Table of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted |
Provision affected | How affected |
S. 3................. | am. 2001 No. 1 |
Overview
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997) was enacted in 1997 under subsection 376(1) of the Telecommunications Act 1997, addressing the need for specific technical standards for the Personal Handy Phone System (PHS) in Australia. This legislation was developed to ensure that PHS customer equipment operates within prescribed technical parameters, thereby enhancing compatibility, safety, and efficiency in the telecommunications sector. The enactment was overseen by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and was aimed at maintaining the integrity and reliability of telecommunications services provided through PHS technology. The policy objective was to establish a clear and uniform standard for PHS equipment, ensuring that it meets the necessary technical criteria to support effective communication services across Australia.
Scope and Application
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997) applies to all entities and individuals involved in the manufacture, sale, or use of Personal Handy Phone System (PHS) customer equipment within Australia. The legislation sets forth technical standards for PHS customer equipment, ensuring compliance with the Telecommunications Act 1997. It is a Commonwealth regulation and therefore has a national reach, applying uniformly across all states and territories of Australia. The Standard specifies the technical requirements for PHS equipment, including frequency allocation and usage, to ensure proper operation and interoperability within the telecommunications infrastructure. There are no specific exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, and the application of the Standard is comprehensive across the specified industry. Any amendments to the Standard are made through subordinate legislation, as evidenced by the 2001 Amendment, which updated certain technical specifications. This ensures that the regulatory framework remains current with technological advancements and industry needs.
Key Provisions
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997) establishes specific standards for Personal Handy Phone System (PHS) customer equipment under the Telecommunications Act 1997 (section 376(2)). The standard requires PHS customer equipment to conform to the document 'ACA TS 034 – 1997', which was approved by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) on 26 November 1997. The standard details the frequency allocations and usage for PHS, with specific frequencies designated for communication carriers and control carriers, both for private and public systems. Modifications to the standard include replacing Table 1 and Figure 6 of the original document with updated specifications.
Entities and parties governed by this legislation must ensure that their PHS customer equipment complies with the detailed technical specifications outlined in the ACA TS 034 – 1997 standard. This includes adherence to the frequency allocations, usage designations, and any other technical parameters that have been amended over time. Compliance with these standards is essential to maintain the integrity and functionality of the telecommunications network and to ensure that PHS equipment operates correctly within the specified parameters.
Breaches of this technical standard can lead to various civil or criminal consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the document itself. Generally, failure to comply with telecommunications standards set under the Telecommunications Act 1997 can result in enforcement actions by the ACA, which may include fines, corrective actions, or other regulatory measures. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions outlined in the broader legislative framework.