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Operational Practices

Free TV Australia works with all commercial and national broadcasters on common technical issues facing the free-to-air broadcasting ‘platform’, so that all Australians can receive all free-to-air TV services for their location, free, via a single antenna or satellite dish.

Its major roles include:

  • Developing common operational practices for this industry.
  • Contributing to technical planning and standard setting bodies.
  • Participating in national and international negotiations about the development of the broadcasting system.
  • Involvement in related technical matters, such as technical and safety standards.
  • The Engineering Committee Free TV Australia maintains a number of Operational Practices (OPs) relevant to digital television broadcasting.

The Engineering Committee maintains a number of Operational Practices (OPs) relevant to digital television broadcasting.

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Sep 14
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OP 88 – DVB-T to DVB-T2 Transition Arrangements – Issue 0 – July 2023

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/OP-88-DVB-T-to-DVB-T2-Transition-Arrangements-Issue-0-July-2023.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 75 – Audio reference level for streamed media sound tracks – Issue 1 – March 2015

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/OP-75-Audio-reference-level-for-streamed-media-sound-tracks-Issue-1-March-2015.pdf
Dec 12
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OP 74 – UHDTV quality specifications for file delivery of HDTV commercials – Issue 2 – December 2019

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Free-TV-OP74-UHDTV-quality-specifications-for-file-delivery-of-HDTV-commercials-Issue-2-December-2019.pdf
Dec 12
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OP 73 – UHDTV quality specification for delivery of HDTV programs – Issue 2 – December 2019

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Free-TV-OP73-UHDTV-quality-specification-for-delivery-of-HDTV-programs-Issue-1-December-2016.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 72 – Implementation of Content Reference IDs by Australian Broadcasters – Issue 1 – December 2014

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/OP-72-Implementation-of-Content-Reference-IDs-by-Australian-Broadcasters-Issue-1-December-2014.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 71 – Recommended DVB-T Transmitter Modulator Settings – Issue 1 – December 2014

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/OP-71-Recommended-DVB-T-Transmitter-Modulator-Settings-Issue-1-December-2014.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 70 – ENG and TVOB Operations in Perth – Issue 3 – April 2025

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OP-70-ENG-and-TVOB-Operations-in-Perth-Issue-3-April-2025.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 69 – ENG and TVOB Operations in Rural and Remote Areas – Issue 2 – April 2025

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OP-69-ENG-and-TVOB-Operations-in-Rural-and-Remote-Areas-Issue-2.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 68 – ENG and TVOB Operations in Darwin – Issue 2 – April 2025

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OP-68-ENG-and-TVOB-Operations-in-Darwin-Issue-2-April-2025.pdf
Aug 16
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OP 67 – ENG and TVOB Operations in Hobart – Issue 2 – December 2025

https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OP-67-ENG-and-TVOB-Operations-in-Hobart-Issue-2-December-2025.pdf

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