Transmitter change for 3YB Warrnambool

4 May 2004 · News

The ABA has decided to change the transmitter site and technical specifications of 3YB Warrnambool in regional Victoria.

The Authority has also decided to extend the licence area of community station, 3WAY Warrnambool, to include the towns of Mortlake, Terang, Camperdown, Cobden, Timboon, Port Campbell and Peterborough.

As well, the ABA will designate these community and commercial radio licence areas against the 2001 Census boundaries.

3YB operates on 882kHz on the AM band from Bushfield on a maximum CMF (cymotive force) of 630V directional. The ABA will allow the transmitter to be moved to an alternative site at Blighs Road, Purnim, about 14 km to the north east.

The variation also allows for the CMF to increase from 380V to 450V in the sector 180-230 degrees.

The variation to the Warrnambool licence area plan is available from the ABA website or by calling 1 800 226 667.

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