ECEE 513-BROADCAST ENGINEERIN

ON AIR

JONNEL K. PABICO, PECE, MSEE

 JONNEL K. PABICO, PECE,
MSEE
54 Bagong Silang St. Cavinti, Laguna
[email protected]
09258421106
Education
Doctorate PhD-TM (Technological University of the
Philippines)
Masteral MSEE –Electronics (Technological University of
the Philippines)
Undergraduate BSECE (Technological Institute of the Philippines-
Manila)

Professional
Affiliation
Company/Institution Laguna State Polytechnic University Sta. Cruz
Campus
Unit/Position Dean, Instructor / College of Engineering
 Broadcasting Standards Body
KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas
• is a non-government, non-profit organization of the broadcast media in the
Philippines.

• Its aims include the promotion of an independent and free broadcast media,
responsible broadcasting, enhanced public service by broadcasters, advancement of
innovation in broadcasting, and the development of Philippine broadcasting.

- The KBP was organized on April 27, 1973, initially with 19 members but grew within a few months to include practically
all radio and television broadcast stations in the country at that time.

- Martial law had just been declared before the KBP was organized. In view of this, the KBP worked with the Broadcast
Media Council (BMC), a self-regulatory council appointed by the government for the broadcast industry, in formulating
and implementing policies for the development of Philippine broadcast media.

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 Broadcasting Standards Body
National Telecommunications Commissions(NTC)
- To regulate the installation, operation and maintenance of radio
stations both for private and public use. (Radio Control Law, Act No.
3846, as amended)

To regulate and supervise the provision of public telecommunications services (Radio

Control Law, Act No. 3846, as amended and Public Telecommunications Policy Act of 1995,
RA No. 7925)
- To manage the radio spectrum (Radio Control Law, Act No. 3846, as amended and
Public Telecommunications Policy Act of 1995, RA No. 7925)
- To regulate and supervise radio and television broadcast stations, cable television
(CATV) and pay television (EO No. 546 and EO No. 205)

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 Broadcasting Standards Body
International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
​.​
•ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication
technologies – ICTs.

•Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks,

we allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards
that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve
access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.  

•Every time you make a phonecall via the mobile, access the Internet or send an email,
you are benefitting from the work of ITU. 

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 INTRODUCTION
1.1. This Technical Standards for Broadcasting
Service have been developed under the authority of
The National Telecommunications Regulatory
Commission (The Commission) and represents a
compilation of the minimum technical standards for
the transmission and reception of signals within
specified broadcast services.

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 INTRODUCTION
1.2. Under the Telecommunications Act [No. 27 of 2000], broadcasting is defined as the
"transmission of radio or video programming to the public on a free, pay, subscription,
or other basis, whether by cable television, terrestrial, or satellite means, or by other
electronic delivery of such programming’.
The broadcasting service comprises transmissions that are generally intended to be
received directly by the public.
Broadcast transmissions generally consist of sound or vision programmed signals,
however broadcasters may embed control signals for network control and maintenance
within the transmissions.
As articulated in Article 23 of the ITU Radio Regulations, the establishment and use
of broadcasting stations (sound broadcasting and television broadcasting stations) on
board ships, aircraft or any other floating or airborne objects outside national
territories is prohibited.

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 INTRODUCTION
1.3. The regulatory treatment of the broadcast
service required under the Telecommunications
Act, is specific to the technical aspects of the
network and the Commission is precluded from
regulating programme content or scheduling.
Persons engaged or desirous of operating a
broadcast network must be licensed to do so.
The broadcasting networks license is the
license required for broadcast operations and has
been classified as a class license and authorizes
persons to engage in the transmission of signals.

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 2. SCOPE
2.1. These standards define the minimum technical
requirements for transmitting equipment/systems to be used
in the broadcasting services for transmission and reception
of signals.

2.2. Broadcasting Services include both analogue and

digital technologies as both cable and radio frequency
spectrum medium. These standards are directed specifically
to AM Broadcasting Service, VHF Sound Broadcasting
using FM, Conventional Analogue Television Broadcasting,
and Subscriber Television service.

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 2. SCOPE
2.3. The standards specifies among other things:
a) The acceptability of equipment; b) Engineering
guidelines; and c) The technical parameters of
the transmission aspects of broadcast networks.
 
2.4 In the event of any inconsistencies between
this document and the Telecommunications Act
or its Regulations, the provisions stipulated in the
Act or applicable Regulations shall take
precedence.

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 3. ACCEPTABILITY OF EQUIPMENTS
3.1. Equipment intended for use in the broadcast service must
be granted Type Approval certification by the Commission, in
lieu of this, relevant test results to indicate adherence to Radio
Standards Specifications (RSS) and Interference Causing
Equipment Standard (ICES).
The Commission reserves the right to require adjustments to
be made to the equipment should it cause interference
notwithstanding having been prior certification.
Any significant change made to the design, circuitry or
operation of the equipment, other than for the
replacement/repair of defective parts, will void the certification
unless notice is provided to the Commission and approval is
granted by the Commission

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 3. ACCEPTABILITY OF EQUIPMENTS
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TITLE: Approved by:
Tel: Sheet No.
RSCaliwag 09229227435

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Network Planning Department
PROJECT: Prepared by:
Date:
Galleria Corporate Center TRX UPGRADE JANR
1/1
Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA,

NCR - Metro Manila

Quezon City AREA: Implemented by:
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3.2. Equipment Labels
3.2.1. All broadcasting equipment with Type Approval certification
must be permanently labeled. The label must contain the following: a) The
manufacturer's name or brand name; b) The model identification; c) The
serial number; and d) The Type Approval Reference identification. In lieu of
Type Approval identification the relevant specification tests (approved by the
NTRC) should be used
 
3.2.2. The identification label must be affixed permanently so that the above
information can be seen throughout the operational life of the equipment.

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3.3. Engineering Guidelines
3.3.1. Access to Transmission Equipment: All
appropriate precautions should be enacted to prevent
unauthorized access to any controls and adjustments which,
if accessed, might result in noncompliance with the technical
operational terms/standards specified in the License.
Depending on the transmitter housing facility and its
vulnerability, the broadcaster may have to enact certain
measures such as: control of entry unto the premise; physical
protection of adjustments; need for and control of specialist
tools to make adjustments; etc.

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3.3.2. Metering and Monitoring: The transmission equipment must incorporate
a suitable meter indicating, or uniquely related to the RF output power. Regular
(annually) checks and monitoring will be conducted by the NTRC of the
transmission equipment/system..

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3.3.3. Environmental and Reliability Requirements: Compliance with the
equipment manufactures recommendations for the operational temperature
range and relative humidity should be adhered to. The broadcaster may be
required to put in the necessary air conditioning and temperature regulation
system to ensure proper functioning of the equipment/systems. The broadcast
should apply sound engineering practice throughout, including that:

I. The transmission equipment/system should be designed such that it will

not suffer damage when operated continuously especially in the case of
Radio Frequency transmitters.

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II. Precautions should be taken to prevent switching or
commutation spikes from being radiated or superimposed upon
the incoming supply.

III. Sufficient space should be provided adjacent to transmission

equipment for location of the test equipment required to
monitor and measure the parameters of transmission.

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