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).
SLPB-002-20. Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for the 3650-4200 MHz Band and Changes to the Frequency Allocation of the 3500-3650 MHz Band
SLPB-002-20. Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for the 3650-4200 MHz Band and Changes to the Frequency Allocation of the 3500-3650 MHz Band.
ISED Radio Standards Procedure, RSP-102, issue 1, August 2020 (Draft)– Special Authorization Procedure for Terminal, Radio, Broadcasting and Interference-Causing Equipment to be Certified, Registered or Deemed in Compliance with Technical Equipment Standard(s)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following CONSULTATION: RSP-102, issue 1, “Special Authorization Procedure for Terminal, Radio, Broadcasting and Interference-Causing Equipment to be Certified, Registered or Deemed in Compliance with Technical Equipment Standard(s)” o outlines Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) procedure for assessing a special authorization request to allow terminal, radio, broadcasting or interference-causing equipment to deviate from specific requirement(s) of ISED’s technical equipment standard(s).
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)
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.