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What’s New on Canada’s Radio-Frequency Spectrum: Policy News, Technical Standards, Consultations and More.
SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite
ISED has requested RABC review the draft first issue of Standard Radio System Plan (RSS-103). Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite, specifies the technical requirements for efficient use of space stations to provide supplemental terrestrial coverage based on the Decision on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite. This SRSP specifies system characteristics relating to efficient spectrum usage only and is not to be regarded as a comprehensive specification for equipment design and/or selection. The SRSP does not apply to SMCS user equipment. Instead, such equipment must comply with the provisions of the Radio Standards Specifications (RSSs) and SRSPs corresponding to the relevant bands of operation.
RABC William Taylor Scholarship – Accepting Applications – Deadline June 7, 2025
The 2025 William Taylor Scholarship in Radiocommunications is now open to receive applications. For more information and to apply:
The document Technical Information and Coordination Process Between Wind Turbines and Radiocommunication and Radar Systems has been updated to reflect new information and process regarding weather radars.
This document outlines a recommended process for wind project proponents to evaluate consultation zones for disclosed radiocommunication and radar systems (e.g., locations which are posted by Industry Canada) on a publicly available website. This document also identifies organizations that must be consulted with during the planning and development phase of a wind farm for non-disclosed systems (e.g., DND).
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-247, issue 4, February 2025 – Digital Transmission Systems, Frequency Hopping Systems and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network Devices in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5150-5350 MHz, and 5470-5895 MHz bands
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-247, issue 4, February 2025 – “Digital Transmission Systems, Frequency Hopping Systems and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network Devices in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5150-5350 MHz, and 5470-5895 MHz bands”.
Radio Standards Specification, RSS-102.SAR.MEAS, Issue 2 and RSS-102.SAR.SIM, Issue 1
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultations:
RSS-102-SAR.MEAS, issue 2, “Measurement Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102”.
RSS-102.SAR.SIM, issue 1, “Simulation Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102”.
SRSP-511 issue 3 (draft) – Technical Requirements for Land Mobile Radio Services Operating in the Bands 768-776 MHz and 798-806 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following technical standard: SRSP-511 issue 3 (draft) – Technical Requirements for Land Mobile Radio Services Operating in the Bands 768-776 MHz and 798-806 MHz.
BPR-2 issue 4 (draft) – Application Procedures and Rules for AM Broadcasting Undertakings
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following broadcasting standard: BPR-2 issue 4 (draft) – Application Procedures and Rules for AM Broadcasting Undertakings
ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-306.4, issue 7, Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 6425-6930 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-306.4, Issue 7, “Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 6425-6930 MHz”. This standard sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the band 6425-6930 MHz by point-to-point radio systems in the fixed service.
2024 Scholarship Winners are Zehua Li and Quin Greenaway
The 2023 winners of the William Taylor Scholarship in Radiocommunications are Harvinder Lethal and Zoe Deveries. Congratulations to both of them.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-248, issue 3, June 2024 – Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-248, issue 3, “Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band”. This standard sets out the power limits and operational requirements for a new equipment class called “very low-power devices”.
Consultation on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite
ISED is initiating a consultation on a policy, licensing and technical framework for the use of certain bands allocated to flexible use and/or commercial mobile services to support the expansion of coverage via satellite, which is referred to hereafter as supplemental mobile coverage by satellite (SMCS).
ISED Client Procedures Circular, CPC-4-1-01, issue 2,– Application Procedures for White Space Database Administrators (WSDBAs)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of CPC-4-1-01, issue 2, “Application Procedures for White Space Database Administrators (WSDBAs)”. This document outlines procedures to be followed by applicants who wish to be considered for designation by ISED to become white space database administrators (WSDBAs)
ISED Database Specification, DBS-01, issue 4,– White Space Databases (WSDB)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of DBS-01, issue 4, “White Space Databases (WSDB)”. This document sets out the technical requirements for the designation of a database capable of identifying available channels for use by white space devices (WSDs) in the white space frequency bands (54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz and 657-663 MHz).
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-222, issue 4,– White Space Devices (WSDs)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-222, issue 4, “White Space Devices (WSDs)”. This standard sets out the certification requirements for license-exempt, radio apparatus operating in the frequency bands 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz and 657-663 MHz, known as white space devices (WSDs).
ISED Radio Standard Specification, RSS-216, issue 3 (April 2024 draft) – Wireless power transfer devices.
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-216, issue 3, “Wireless power transfer devices”. This standard sets out the requirements applicable to wireless power transfer devices, including sources (transmitters) and clients (receivers). Changes from issue 2 include: increased maximum separation distance; included limits in RSS-216 instead of referring to ICES-001, plus limits above 1 GHz; adoption of ANSI C63.30-2021; other clarifications and general editorial updates.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-123, issue 5, Wireless Microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-123, issue 5, “Wireless Microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems”. This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out the requirements for the certification of licensed wireless microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS).
ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-500, issue 2 (draft), Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services Operating in the Bands 138-144 MHz and 148-174 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-500, issue 2 (draft), “Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services Operating in the Bands 138-144 MHz and 148-174 MHz”.
SRSP-500 issue 2 sets forth the minimum technical requirements for the purpose of efficient spectrum utilization for land mobile and fixed point-to-point systems operating in the Very High Frequency (VHF) bands 138-144 and 148-174 MHz.
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ISED Standard Radio System plan, SRSP-510, issue 6, Technical Requirements for Personal Communications Services in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930 1995 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-510, issue 6, “Technical Requirements for Personal Communications Services in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz”. This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz by personal communications services (PCS).
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-133, issue 7, Personal Communications Service Equipment Operating in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-133, issue 7, “Personal Communications Service Equipment Operating in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz”. This standard sets out the requirements for certification for Personal Communications Service (PCS) equipment operating in the bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-210, issue 11, February 2024 – Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-210, issue 11, February 2024 – “Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment”. This standard sets out the certification requirements for several types of licence-exempt radio apparatus.
ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-506, issue 3 (draft), Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services, Including Broadband Systems, Operating in the Bands 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-506, issue 3 (draft), “Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services, Including Broadband Systems, Operating in the Bands 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz”. SRSP-506 issue 3 sets forth the minimum technical requirements for the purpose of efficient spectrum utilization for land mobile and fixed point-to-point systems (narrowband systems), operating in the bands 896-901MHz and 935-940 MHz, as well as broadband systems in rural and remote areas in the bands 897.5-900.5 MHz and 936.5-939.5 MHz.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-295, issue 1, Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus Operating in the Frequency Bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-295, issue 1, “Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus Operating in the Frequency Bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz”. This standard sets out the requirements for certification for license-exempt devices operating in the frequency bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz.
REC-LAB, Issue 8, December 2023 – Procedure for the Recognition of Testing Laboratories to Test/Assess to Canadian requirements; and Testing laboratory technical assessment checklist (Issue 2)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultations:
1) REC-LAB, issue 8, “Procedure for the Recognition of Testing Laboratories to Test/Assess to Canadian requirements” specifies the criteria and procedure for the recognition by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) of testing laboratories, either Canadian or foreign, to test/assess to Canadian requirements for telecommunications terminal equipment, radio apparatus and broadcasting equipment standards.
2) Testing laboratory technical assessment checklist (Issue 2) specifies items to be evaluated during the assessment of test laboratories by a recognized accreditation body.
REC-CB, Issue 2, December 2023 – Recognition Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: REC-CB, issue 2, “Recognition Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies” specifies the recognition criteria and procedures used by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) in the recognition of Canadian and foreign entities as certification bodies (CBs), under the terms of Mutual Recognition Agreements/Arrangements (MRAs) or any other equivalent agreement or arrangement, to certify products to Canadian regulatory requirements.
ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-287, issue 3, November 2023 – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), and Maritime Survivor Locator Devices (MSLD)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-287, issue 3, November 2023 – “Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), and Maritime Survivor Locator Devices (MSLD)”.
New Standing Committee Created
In June the Board created the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Committee to provide advice on matters regarding current and future spectrum requirements of UAV’s applications. The Board then sought volunteers to Chair the new committee. This month, Martin McCulloch (Waterloo Regional Police Service/Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police) was appointed Chair of the UAV Committee. Martin is a Transport Canada licenced (advanced) RPAS Pilot and Flight Reviewer for issuing licences.
A kick-off meeting is planned for November. It is anticipated the committee will perform a comprehensive review of available technical and non-technical information pertaining to the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (PAS) market, including radio frequencies used, spectrum management approaches, market size, use cases and regulatory issues. The information review could also be enhanced to include recommendations to ISED on ways to move forward in assisting to the development of spectrum and technical regulations for the use of UAVs in Canada. It is anticipated that ISED will issue a consultation regarding frequencies used by UAVs.
DGSO-003-23 Consultation on Amending CPC-2-0-20 — Radio Frequency (RF) Fields—Signs and Access Control
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is hereby initiating a consultation on proposed amendments to Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-20, issue 1, Radio Frequency (RF) Fields – Signs and Access Control.
RABC Newsletter October 2023
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RABC Industry Achievement Award
The 2023 Laureate is José Costa. José Costa’s career spans more than 45 years in the telecommunications industry. He received the Titles of Industrial Engineer (Electronics) and Dr. Industrial Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica de Barcelona, Spain, in 1971 and 1984, respectively, and the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1973 and 1982, respectively.
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.