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Amateur Radio Service

The Amateur Radio Service section provides information and resources for Amateur Radio Operators and people who want to become one.

Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians

As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, $225 million was provided to Industry Canada over three years to develop and implement a strategy to extend broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households as possible, beginning in 2009–2010.

Broadband Internet Maps

Industry Canada is undertaking an extensive mapping exercise in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of broadband coverage across Canada.

Canadian National Organization for the ITU (CNO/ITU)

The Canadian National Organization for the International Telecommunication Union (CNO/ITU) promotes and coordinates Canadian participation in the activities of the ITU.

Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations

Table that allocates frequency bands to radio services within the scope of the International Table and as required to meet Canadian needs.

Certification and Engineering Bureau

Certification service for radio and terminal equipment in Canada to ensure they meet the specified certification standards.

Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)

Canadian government's centre of excellence for research and development in advanced telecommunications.

Emergency Telecommunications

Industry Canada's Emergency Telecommunications team develops national programs, establishes mutual aid agreements and plans, and provides coordination assistance for emergency telecommunications in response to a crisis or disaster.

Mutual Recognition Agreements/Arrangements

Information regarding negotiated mutual recognition agreements/arrangements (MRAs), the MRA Workspace, Certification Bodies Notices and Procedures for Canadian Conformity Assessment.

National Maritime Information Database/MMSIs

Contains details (such as vessel/station name, vessel owner name, vessel tonnage, emergency contact name, address and telephone numbers) of MMSIs assigned to Canadian vessels and coast stations by Industry Canada.

Radiocommunication Regulations

The Radiocommunication Regulations are part of the regulatory framework used to manage the radio frequency spectrum.

Radiotelephone Operator's Restricted Certificate (Aeronautical) — Study Guide

Study guide on applying for the certificates required by operators of radiotelephone equipment on board aircraft and at aeronautical land (fixed and mobile) radio stations using aeronautical mobile frequencies.

Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime)

Information on the certificates that are required by law by anyone operating a fixed or portable marine radio on a pleasure craft.

Spectrum Auctions Results and Analysis (SARA)

The SARA system provides detailed round-by-round results and analysis of the Department's spectrum auctions.

Spectrum Direct®

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications (SITT) online services for radiocommunications licensing and broadcast certification, including services for accessing online applications, printing licences, searching databases, managing accounts and paying invoices.

SpectrumGeo

This site contains data and information and displays maps for the authorized spectrum licence service areas, the spectrum auction results and the spectrum grid and related map layers.

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Gateway

Services and information on committees, e-business, telecommunications, licensing, radiocommunication, broadcasting and the Internet.

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

Information and services concerning broadcasting, radiocommunication and telecommunications.

Broadcasting (e.g. digital radio broadcasting, digital television, direct broadcast satellites)
Radiocom (e.g. amateur radio services, cellular services, family radio services, spectrum auctions)
Telecom (e.g. emergency telecommunications, foreign investment review, Internet issues)
Spectrum Auctions
Certification / Standards
Consumer Information (e.g. direct-to-home satellite broadcasting, solving interference problems)
Gazette Notices and Petitions

Technical and Administrative Frequency Lists (TAFL)

Technical and Administrative Frequency Lists (TAFL) contain technical data on radio system frequencies in use in Canada. The website allows users to download files that contain this data in ASCII text files.

Telecommunications Equipment Regulatory Process

An overview of Industry Canada’s Telecommunications Equipment Regulatory Process to clarify the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders of telecommunications equipment.

Terminal Attachment Program Advisory Committee (TAPAC)

Advisory committee chaired by Industry Canada to discuss technical and administrative requirements applicable to the Terminal Attachment Program, including for telephones, facsimile machines and digital subscriber line (DSL) modems.