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ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-252, issue 2, May 2023 – Intelligent Transportation Systems’ (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895 – 5925 MHz Band

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-252, issue 2, May 2023 – Intelligent Transportation Systems’ (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895 – 5925 MHz Band

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

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-252, issue 2, May 2023 – Intelligent Transportation Systems’ (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895 – 5925 MHz Band

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-247, issue 3, February 2023 – Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network (LE-LAN) Devices

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-247, issue 3,  “Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network (LE-LAN) Devices”.

Consultation on SRSP-520, issue 3 and RSS-192, issue 5

ISED issued a technical consultation on the Standard Radio System Plan SRSP-520, issue 3, Technical Requirements for Fixed and/or Mobile Systems, Including Flexible Use Broadband Systems, in the Band 3450-3900 MHz (the SRSP) and the Radio Standards Specification RSS-192, issue 5, Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 3450-3900 MHz (the RSS).