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Sponsorship Opportunity – Hosting CITEL PCC-II in Ottawa, August 2023
Canada is considering hosting a meeting of the Permanent Consultative Committee II (PCC-II) of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) from August 28 to September 1, 2023. at the Shaw Centre. In order to confirm the hosting, it is critical that sponsorship from industry be secured.
ISED Radio Standards Specifications, RSS-131, issue 4, June 2022 (Draft) – Zone Enhancers
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-131, issue 4, “Zone Enhancers” , which sets out the certification requirements for zone enhancers, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DASs) and External Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers (ERFPAs) used in conjunction with licensed radio equipment in certain radio services.
Proposed Changes to CPC-2-0-20 – Radio Frequency Exposure – Site Compliance and Access Controls
Proposed Changes to CPC-2-0-20 – Radio Frequency Exposure – Site Compliance and Access Controls
ISED Application Procedures, CPC-4-1-01, issue 2, May 2022 (Draft) – Application Procedures for Dynamic Spectrum Access System Administrators (DSASAs)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: CPC-4-1-01, issue 2, “Application Procedures for Dynamic Spectrum Access System Administrators (DSASAs)” which outlines procedures to be followed by applicants who wish to be considered for designation by ISED to become white space database administrators (WSDBAs) or automated frequency coordination system administrators (AFCSAs), collectively referred to herein as dynamic spectrum access system administrators (DSASAs).
ISED Database Specifications, DBS-06, issue 1, May 2022 (Draft) – Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Specifications for the 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) Frequency Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: DBS-06, issue 1, “Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Specifications for the 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) Frequency Band” which sets out the technical requirements for the designation of an Automated Frequency Coordination System Administrator (AFCSA) and for the operation of an AFC system capable of identifying available frequencies and associated maximum power levels for use by standard-power RLAN devices operating in the 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) frequency band.
ISED Radio Standards Specifications, RSS-248, issue 2, May 2022 (Draft) – Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices in the 5925-7125 MHz band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-248, issue 2, “Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices in the 5925-7125 MHz band” which sets out the certification requirements for licence-exempt standard-power RLAN devices operating in the frequency band 5 925-6 875 MHz.
ISED Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-004, issue 5, April 2022 – Alternating current high voltage power systems
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: ICES-004, issue 5, “Alternating current high voltage power systems”.
RABC President & longtime contributor. Such a well respected colleague. Gone too young, too soon. He will be missed.
RABC President & longtime contributor. Such a well respected colleague. Gone too young, too soon. He will be missed.
Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3800 MHz Band
ISED, on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is hereby initiating a consultation on a policy and licensing framework for the auction of spectrum licences in the band 3650-3900 MHz (referred to as the 3800 MHz band) as announced in Canada Gazette notice SLPB-006-21.