Open Consultations
The RABC frequently creates working groups to respond to consultations. To have your name added to the working group, please contact the General Manager (david@rabc-cccr.ca).
SRSP-101, Technical Requirements for Fixed Earth Stations Operating Above 1 GHz in Space Radiocommunication Services and Earth Stations On Board Vessels (ESVs) Operating in the Fixed-Satellite Service
In the proposed change, the specific changes are in Annex A sections 2.5 and 2.6 to remove discontinuity in the off-axis mask that currently exists at 48 degrees and also express e.i.r.p. density in dBW/MHz instead dBW/40 kHz for the band 27.5-30 GHz.
ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-518, Issue 2 – Technical Requirements for Mobile Broadband Services (MBS) in the Bands 698 756 MHz and 777-787 MHz and for Bands 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz in the 600 MHz Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on SRSP-518 Issue 2: Technical Requirements for Mobile Broadband Services (MBS) in the Bands 698 756 MHz and 777-787 MHz and for Bands 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz in the 600 MHz Band sets out the technical requirements for the operation of Mobile Broadband Services (MBS) in the bands 698-756 MHz and 777-787 MHz and for bands 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz in the 600 MHz Band.
RABC review of SRSP-503: Technical Requirements for Cellular Radiotelephone Systems Operating in the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz (Issue 8)
RABC review of SRSP-503: Technical Requirements for Cellular Radiotelephone Systems Operating in the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz (Issue 8)
RABC proposed update to Broadcasting Circular 21 (Experimental Operation of IBOC (In-Band On-Channel) digital radio in the FM Broadcasting Band)
RABC proposed update to Broadcasting Circular 21 (Experimental Operation of IBOC (In-Band On-Channel) digital radio in the FM Broadcasting Band).
RABC Review of Broadcasting Circular 15, Issue 2
ISED has proposed changes to BC-15, On-Air Testing Procedures for AM, FM, and TV, DTV, and T-SDARS Broadcasting Undertakings. The RABC Broadcast Committee will conduct the review.
Review of Safety Code 6 Compliance Requirements for Broadcasters
On May 19, 2017, the Department officially announced its new Client-Based Safety Code 6 Reporting Program by sending letters to broadcasters across the country. These letters indicated that for broadcasting certificates expiring on August 31, 2017, operators must submit Safety Code 6 compliance information by July 31, 2017. Members of the Broadcast Industry and technical consultants have identified some potential improvements that could be made to the program. The RABC has created a working group to explore the reporting program and to better understand the challenges associated with the July 31st deadline.
SLBP-001-17: ISED Consultation on Releasing Millimetre Wave Spectrum to Support 5G
RABC has created a new working group to respond to the consultation on releasing millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum in the 28 GHz, 37-40 GHz and 64-71 GHz frequency bands to support the deployment of 5th generation (5G) wireless networks and systems. Comments are due August 4, 2017.
HD Radio: The RABC Broadcast Committee is reviewing the demand for HD Radio Standards in Canada
Intro: ISED asked for the views of RABC participants as to the level of interest in Canada for HD Radio and whether this issue should become a priority for the Department. The Department has received a letter from NABA which is available for consideration.