Service Contour Maps and Population Estimates

Service Contour Maps

Applicants must provide, for each proposed frequency, the appropriate maps described in the tables below, using the naming conventions specified therein. All maps are to be provided in both PDF and GIS-compatible (i.e. MapInfo) file formats.

Maps provided in a PDF file format must be in colour and in a scale that readily permits precise identification of the boundaries of the service area and depicts the coverage (i.e. the service contours) in relation to its surrounding areas. Maps must provide a level of detail comparable to that contained in the paper map previously required by the Commission (1:50,000 NTS topographical map). Contour maps should have a minimal resolution of 300 dpi. Maps should include:

A dimensional scale
The antenna location marked with a cross with geographical coordinates
Labels for all contours
A legible title block, preferably located in the lower right-hand corner, containing sufficient information to identify the proposal. The block should also include the following information:
- Applicant's Name
- Name of Broadcasting Engineer Consultant
- Proposed Location of the Transmitter
- Call Sign
- Proposed Technical Parameters
  - Frequency,
  - Channel and Class;
  - Average and maximum effective radiated power (for FM) or daytime and nighttime transmitter power (for AM);
  - Antenna radiation pattern; and
  - Effective height of the antenna above average terrain
- Propagation model
- Date Map Prepared
- Signature or Initials by a Professional Engineer

Maps provided in a GIS-compatible file format must be created using a map datum of NAD83 or WGS84. The Commission will only accept the following GIS-compatible file extensions:

MapInfo (.dat/.id/.ind/.map/.tab);
MapInfo Interchange format (.mid/.mif).

The following tables illustrates the naming convention to be used for the file formats. The “*”symbol represents the applicant’s name followed by the proposed frequency.

For AM undertakings

Description of map	Naming for PDF format	Naming for MapInfo format	Naming for MapInfo Interchange format
Contours: 15 mV/m 5 mV/m Transmitter site location	Map 1	_5D.dat, _5D.id, _5D.map, _5D.tab _15D.dat, _15D.id, _15D.map, _15D.tab _TxSite.dat, _TxSite.id, _TxSite.map, _TxSite.tab	_5D.mid, _5D.mif _15D.mid, _15D.mif _TxSite.mid, _TxSite.mif

Description of map

Naming for PDF format

Naming for MapInfo format

Naming for MapInfo Interchange format

Contours:

15 mV/m
5 mV/m

Transmitter site location

Map 1

*_5D.dat, *_5D.id, *_5D.map, *_5D.tab
*_15D.dat, *_15D.id, *_15D.map, *_15D.tab
*_TxSite.dat, *_TxSite.id, *_TxSite.map, *_TxSite.tab

*_5D.mid, *_5D.mif
*_15D.mid, *_15D.mif
*_TxSite.mid, *_TxSite.mif

For FM undertakings

Description of map	Naming for PDF format	Naming for MapInfo format	Naming for MapInfo Interchange format
Contours using F-curves : 3 mV/m 0.5 mV/m Transmitter site location	Map A	_05.dat, _05.id, _05.map, _05.tab _3.dat, _3.id, _3.map, _3.tab _TxSite.dat, _TxSite.id, _TxSite.map, _TxSite.tab	_05.mid, _05.mif _3.mid, _3.mif _TxSite.mid, _TxSite.mif
Realistic contours:¹ 3 mV/m 0.5 mV/m Transmitter site location	Map B	_05_real.dat, _05_real.id, _05_real.map, _05_real.tab _3_real.dat, _3_real.id, _3_real.map, _3_real.tab _TxSite.dat, _TxSite.id, _TxSite.map, _TxSite.tab	_05_real.mid, _05_real.mif _3_real.mid, _3_real.mif _TxSite.mid, _TxSite.mif
Contours using F-curves : 3 mV/m 0.5 mV/m contours describing the existing interference from incumbent stations Transmitter site location	Map C	_05.dat, _05.id, _05.map, _05.tab _3.dat, _3.id, _3.map, _3.tab _TxSite.dat, _TxSite.id, _TxSite.map, _TxSite.tab _Int.dat, _Int.id, _Int.map, _Int.tab	_05.mid, _05.mif _3.mid, _3.mif _TxSite.mid, _TxSite.mif _Int.mid, _Int.mif
On Map C, please show in green the boundary of the interference-free contour (using F-curves and taking into account the existing operational parameters of incumbent stations). Please ensure that each interference area is integrated in one MapInfo or MapInfo interchange file.
Realistic contours : 3 mV/m 0.5 mV/m contours describing the existing interference from incumbent stations Transmitter site location	Map D	_05_real.dat, _05_real.id, _05_real.map, _05_real.tab _3_real.dat, _3_real.id, _3_real.map, _3_real.tab _TxSite.dat, _TxSite.id, _TxSite.map, _TxSite.tab _real_Int.dat, _real _Int.id, _real _Int.map, _real_Int.tab	_05_real.mid, _05_real.mif _3_real.mid, _3_real.mif _TxSite.mid, _TxSite.mif _real _Int.mid, _real_Int.mif
On Map D, please show in green, the boundary of the interference-free contour (using realistic contours and taking into account the existing operational parameters of incumbent stations). Please ensure that each interference area is integrated in one MapInfo or MapInfo interchange file.
¹ Realistic contours can be produced using a terrain-based propagation model, found in an accepted engineering tool such as the CRC’s PREDICT software program.

Population Estimates

For each FM frequency proposed, applicants must provide the following population estimates:

The population served under both the 3 mV/m and 0.5 mV/m service contours without taking into account interference (using F-curves);
The population served under the 0.5 mV/m interference-free coverage area (using F-curves and taking into account the existing operational parameters of incumbent stations);
The population served under both the 3 mV/m and 0.5 mV/m realistic contours without taking into account interference;
The population served under the 0.5 mV/m interference-free realistic coverage area (taking into account the existing operational parameters of incumbent stations).

The population estimates should use Statistics Canada Census 2011 data.

Date modified:: 2016-11-08

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