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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).
ISED Radio Standards Specification RSS-310, Issue 5, Licensed-Exempt Radio apparatus: Category II Equipment.
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following CONSULTATION:
RSS-310, Issue 5, Licensed-Exempt Radio apparatus: Category II Equipment sets out standard requirements for licence-exempt radiocommunication devices that is exempt from ISED certification.
read moreRABC Review of BPR-1 Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part I: General Rules
The Department is seeking comments from the Broadcasting Committee members of the RABC on the proposed changes to the BPR-1 Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part I: General Rules.
read moreISED Supplementary Procedure SPR-003 Issue 1, Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Portable Devices Operating in the 60 GHz frequency band (57 GHz – 71 GHz)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation:
SPR-003, Issue 1 for Radio Standards Specification RSS-102 sets out the general test methods to be followed when carrying out an RF exposure compliance assessment of portable devices operating in the 60 GHz frequency band (57 GHz – 71 GHz).
read moreSRSP-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.
read moreSRSP-305.9 — Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 5925-6425 MHz
SRSP-305.9 — Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 5925-6425 MHz
read moreISED 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.
read moreRABC 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)
read moreRABC 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).
read moreRABC 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.
read moreReview 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.
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