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Get the latest updates on Canada’s radio-frequency spectrum: policy news, technical standards, consultations and more.
2023 Scholarship Winners are Harvinder Lethal and Zoe Devries
The 2023 winners of the William Taylor Scholarship in Radiocommunications are Harvinder Lethal and Zoe Deveries. Congratulations to both of them.
BPR-3 issue 7 (draft) – Application Procedures and Rules for FM Broadcasting Undertakings
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following broadcasting standard: BPR-3 issue 7 (draft) – “Application Procedures and Rules for FM Broadcasting Undertakings.”
BPR-3, issue 7, sets forth specific requirements applicable to FM transmitters in the 88 – 108 MHz band. BPR-3 prescribes the required information for filing broadcasting certificate applications and specifies the technical standards and requirements as well as operational terms and conditions applicable to analog and digital FM broadcasting undertakings.
ISED Standard Radio System Plan SRSP-303.65, Technical Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650-3700 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-303.5 Issue 3. This new issue of SRSP-303.65 reflects decisions specified in SLPB-002-21, Decision on the Technical and Policy Framework for the 3650-4200 MHz Band and Changes to the Frequency Allocation of the 3500-3650 MHz Band. In particular, revisions reflect the moratorium in place on issuing new licences for wireless broadband services (WBS) and/or deployment of new stations in the frequency band 3650-3700 MHz in certain areas, and the coexistence measures between WBS and other services. These changes can be found in sections 2 and 6 of the SRSP. The remainder of the SRSP remains mostly unchanged.
ISED Standard Radio System Plan SRSP-521, Technical Requirements for Non-Competitive Local Licensed Services, including Fixed and/or Mobile Systems, and Flexible Use Broadband Systems, in the Band 3900 – 3980 MHz.
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-521 issue 1. This standard specifies the technical requirements for the efficient use of the band 3900-3980 MHz for non-competitive local licensed services and applies to fixed and mobile systems, including flexible use broadband systems, operating in the band.
ISED Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-Gen, issue 2, July 2023 – General requirements for compliance of interference-causing equipment.
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: ICES-Gen, issue 2, “General requirements for compliance of interference-causing equipment”. This standard sets out the general requirements applicable to interference-causing equipment. Changes from issue 1 include new and revised definitions; new calibration requirements; clarifications on requirements applicable to host equipment, accessories, user manual, and labelling; and a simplified ISED label.
Radio Standards Specification, RSS-102, Issue 6 – Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-102, issue 6, “Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)”. This issue presents a new architecture that reformats RSS-102 as a series of standards.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-252, issue 2, May 2023 – Intelligent Transportation Systems’ (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895 – 5925 MHz Band
RABC will be reviewing proposed updates to the Radio Standards Specification, RSS-252, dealing with Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) – The use of cellular radio techniques defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP) to transfer data between roadside and mobile units, between mobile units, and between portable and mobile units to perform operations related to the improvement of traffic flow, traffic safety, and other intelligent transportation service applications in a variety of environments. C-V2X systems may also transmit status and instructional messages related to the units involved. RSS-252 will establish the technical parameters for the use of C-V2X in Canada.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-198, issue 1, May 2023 – Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 3900-3980 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-198 issue 1, “Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 3900-3980 MHz”. This standard sets out the requirements for equipment certification of flexible use equipment used in fixed and/or mobile services operating in the band 3900-3980 MHz.
RABC Newsletter March 2023
Please enjoy the new format and latest edition of our newsletter. The latest news on spectrum management, technical standards, key issues and RABC meetings and activities.
RABC William Taylor Scholarship – Accepting Applications – Deadline June 9, 2023
The RABC William Taylor Scholarship will be granted to an engineering student who has completed at least their second year in an accredited Canadian University and plans on pursuing a career in telecommunications. The winner will demonstrate both academic excellence and a continuing contribution to their community at large.
Scholarship Value: $ 3,500
Scholarships Available: 2