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Station Data Upload — Data and Schema Description v. 1.6

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In either file format, values must appear in the order shown. In text files, repeat all applicable data on every line. For example, if a station has three antennas, repeat the station information on each line to indicate that the three antennas belong to the same station.

The latest XML schema and sample XML or text files can be found on Spectrum Direct (http://ic.gc.ca/spectrumdirect).

The tables at the end of the document list valid codes in applicable fields.

Text File Position	XML Element Name	Description	Content/Allowed Values	Units	Notes
N/A	station_data	Root element	XML element sequence		This element represents the top level of your file, and contains all other elements.
N/A	account	ALS Account	XML element sequence		A sequence of XML elements (listed below) that identify your account in the Assignment and Licensing System (ALS) and the contact person, as well as all stations currently in operation for this account.
1	company_code	Company Code (Account Number)	Valid company code in the range 092900000 to 092999999		Your company code is the last nine digits of your account number, assigned by Industry Canada. Each set of stations belongs to one unique company code. Contact Industry Canada for additional company codes if you need to group your data by region or office.
2	reference_number	Upload Reference Number	1 to 20 characters		A reference number or name that would help you identify this set of data.
3	contact_name	Contact Name	1 to 70 characters		The name of the person who has authorized submission of the data and/or who can be contacted if there are any questions.
4	telephone	Telephone Number	10-digit number (no delimiters)		Telephone number of the contact person.
5	extension	Telephone Extension Number	1- to 5-digit number (optional)		Telephone extension number, if any, of the contact person.
6	email_address	E-mail Address	5 to 128 characters in the format “X@X.X”		E-mail address of the contact person. We will automatically send an e-mail message to this address that indicates the processing status of your submission and whether there are any errors.
7	no_system_changes	No Changes Indicator	In text, include “Y” (yes) at this position to indicate no changes, otherwise leave blank In XML, include empty XML element (required if no station data uploaded)		You must provide data periodically. If there are no changes to the entire system in a given period, you may upload this element in place of station data to confirm that there are no changes. If you are uploading station data, do not include this element.
N/A	station	Station	XML element sequence		A sequence of XML elements (listed below) that provide the location and technical characteristics of a single installation. Your file may contain an unlimited number of stations. Every file containing station data should have data on each active station being administered by the given company code.
8	location	Station Location	1 to 35 characters		A description of the station location. When possible, provide a unique description that by itself accurately identifies the location (e.g., city, province, and address). The Canada Gazette or provincial government official gazetteer can be used to confirm the proper name of the location. If space permits, you can include your own custom site identifier.
9	province_code	Province/Territory Code	Valid 2-character code		A code that represents the province or territory where the station is physically located. The province code helps us provide information on regional use of spectrum. Use the twocharacter standard postal abbreviation for the province, listed in the attached table Canadian Province and Territory Codes.
10	nad27_83	NAD-27 or NAD-83 Code		Valid 2-character code	Indicates the geographic coordinate system being used. The system for plotting latitude and longitude is based on a system called a datum. We accept coordinates in either the North American Datum of 1927 (NAD-27) or the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD-83) format. All topographic maps and global positioning system (GPS) units indicate the NAD system used. Coordinates in NAD-27 format are converted to NAD-83, Industry Canada’s native format (see NAD-27/NAD-83 Codes).
11	latitude	Latitude	6-digit number in the range 400000 to 900000 and in degrees-minutesseconds format	Degrees, minutes, seconds	Latitude (north) of the station, in degrees, minutes, and seconds, without a delimiter. Must be in either NAD-83 or NAD-27 format.
12	longitude	Longitude	6- or 7-digit number in the range 460000 to 1450000 and in degreesminutes- seconds format	Degrees, minutes, seconds	Longitude (west) of the station, in degrees, minutes, and seconds, without a delimiter. Must be in either NAD-83 or NAD-27 format.
13	site_elevation	Site Elevation	Number in the range 0 to 6500	Metres	Elevation of the site’s ground level above mean sea level.
14	structure_height	Structure Height	Number in the range 1 to 600	Metres	Total height above ground level of the structure on which the antenna elements are mounted. For equipment mounted on or within a building, the height of the building. (Note that the minimum value is one metre because it is assumed that all antennas have an associated structure.) N/A antenna Antenna XML element sequence A sequence of XML elements (listed below) that provide the complete technical characteristics of each antenna at the station. You may have a single record for an omnidirectional antenna, or multiple records for sectorial antennas. Please note that the Tx antenna and the associated Rx antenna are only one record in our database. Rx antennas used for diversity do not have to be submitted.
15	tx_frequency	Transmission (Tx) Band, Lower Frequency	Number in the range: 869.0000 to 894.0000; 1850.0000 to 1910.0000; 1930.0000 to 1990.0000	MHz	Lower frequency of the transmission frequency band of the antenna. For the cellular band, you must indicate the transmission band 869-894. For PCS, the frequency range of the authorized blocks must be indicated.
16	upper_tx_frequency	Transmission (Tx) Band, Upper Frequency	Number in the range 869.0000 to 894.0000; 1850.0000 to 1910.0000; 1930.0000 to 1990.0000	MHz	Upper frequency of the transmission frequency band of the antenna.
17	rx_frequency	Reception (Rx) Band, Lower Frequency	Number in the range 824.0000 to 849.0000; 1850.0000 to 1910.0000; 1930.0000 to 1990.0000	MHz	Lower frequency of the reception frequency band of the antenna.
18	upper_rx_frequency	Reception (Rx) Band, Upper Frequency	Number in the range 824.0000 to 849.0000; 1850.0000 to 1910.0000; 1930.0000 to 1990.0000	MHz	Upper frequency of the reception frequency band of the antenna.
19	bandwidth	Bandwidth	Number in the range 0.10 to 5000.00	KHz	Necessary bandwidth of the emission (Tx), Use a decimal point and omit the letter (must be expressed in KHz).
20	class_emission	Class of Emission	Valid class of emission code (from 3 to 5 characters)		International Telecommunication Union (ITU) designation for the class of emission. The code defines the type of modulation, signal(s) modulating the main carrier, information transmitted, signal details, and use of multiplexing. It is expressed as a 3- to 5- character code using standard symbols (see Valid Class of Emission Codes). Provide the one emission that is most representative of the radio installed at this location (the emission with the largest bandwidth).
21	tx_power_w	Transmitter Output Power	Number in the range 0.0010 to 2000.0000	Watts	Power fed to the transmission line. Our system will combine this value with antenna gain and line loss to calculate the effective radiated power (ERP). Note that the TX power and the losses are for a single channel and not for the cumulative of all transmit channels via the same antenna nor the total for all antennas.
22	tx_ant_manufacturer	Tx Antenna Manufacturer Code	Valid 2-character code		Two-character code that identifies the antenna manufacturer. Accepted codes are listed in the attached table Antenna Manufacturer Codes. The code “ZZ” may be used for a manufacturer not in our list of codes.
23	rx_ant_manufacturer	Rx Antenna Manufacturer Code	Valid 2-character code		Two-character code that identifies the antenna manufacturer. Accepted codes are listed in the attached table Antenna Manufacturer Codes. The code “ZZ” may be used for a manufacturer not in our list of codes.
24	tx_ant_model_no	Tx Antenna Model Number	1 to 10 characters		Antenna model number as specified by the manufacturer, truncated or abbreviated to fit.
25	rx_ant_model_no	Rx Antenna Model Number	1 to 10 characters		Antenna model number as specified by the manufacturer, truncated or abbreviated to fit.
26	tx_ant_height	Tx Antenna Height	Number in the range -100 to 600	Metres	Height of the antenna equipment above ground level. A negative number may be used to indicate a zone enhancer installed below ground level.
27	rx_ant_height	Rx Antenna Height	Number in the range -100 to 600	Metres	Height of the antenna equipment above ground level. A negative number may be used to indicate a zone enhancer installed below ground level.
28	tx_ant_azimuth	Tx Antenna Azimuth	Number in the range 0.0 to 360.0	Degrees	Azimuth (in degrees from true north) of the antenna's direction of maximum radiation. Use 0.0 degrees for an omnidirectional antenna, or 360.0 degrees to indicate a directional antenna pointing true north.
29	rx_ant_azimuth	Rx Antenna Azimuth	Number in the range 0.0 to 360.0	Degrees	Azimuth (in degrees from true north) of the antenna's direction of maximum radiation. Use 0.0 degrees for an omnidirectional antenna, or 360.0 degrees to indicate a directional antenna pointing to true north.
30	tx_ant_gain	Tx Antenna Gain	Number in the range 0.0 to 30.0	dBi	Gain of the antenna expressed relative to a half wave dipole (dBd). For a directional antenna, enter the gain in the direction of maximum radiation. This value is used to calculate the effective radiated power (ERP).
31	rx_ant_gain	Rx Antenna Gain	Number in the range 0.0 to 30.0	dBi	Gain of the antenna expressed relative to an isotropic radiator (dBi). For a directional antenna, enter the gain in the direction of maximum radiation. This value is used to calculate the effective radiated power (ERP).
32	tx_ant_pattern	Tx Antenna Pattern Code	Valid 4-character code		Code indicating the antenna radiation pattern used. A special code is used to identify a zone enhancer: apparatus used to improve the quality of a signal in shadowed locations. Valid codes are listed in the attached table Antenna Pattern Codes.
33	rx_ant_pattern	Rx Antenna Pattern Code	Valid 4-character code		Code indicating the antenna radiation pattern used. A special code is used to identify a zone enhancer: apparatus used to improve the quality of a signal in shadowed locations. Valid codes are listed in the attached table Antenna Pattern Codes.
34	tx_line_loss	Tx Line Loss	Number in the range 0.0 to 30.0	dB	Total line losses, including cable and connector losses. This value is used to calculate the effective radiated power (ERP).
35	rx_line_loss	Rx Line Loss	Number in the range 0.0 to 30.0	dB	Total line losses, including cable and connector losses. This value is used to calculate the effective radiated power (ERP).

Canadian Province and Territory Codes

CODE	ENGLISH NAME	FRENCH NAME
AB	Alberta	Alberta
BC	British Columbia	Colombie-Britannique
MB	Manitoba	Manitoba
NB	New Brunswick	Nouveau-Brunswick
NL	Newfoundland and Labrador	Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
NT	Northwest Territories	Territoires du Nord-Ouest
NS	Nova Scotia	Nouvelle-Écosse
NU	Nunavut	Nunavut
ON	Ontario	Ontario
PE	Prince Edward Island	Île-du-Prince-Édouard
QC	Québec	Québec
SK	Saskatchewan	Saskatchewan
YT	Yukon	Yukon

NAD-27/NAD-83 Codes

CODE	DESCRIPTION
27	North American Datum 1927 (NAD-27)
83	North American Datum 1983 (NAD-83)

Valid Class of Emission Codes

The following table shows the characters allowed at each position of a valid class of emission code. Please refer to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radiocommunication Standards for an explanation of the class of emission codes.

CHARACTER POSITION
1	2	3	4	5
A H R J B C F G D P K L M Q V W X N	0 1 2 3 7 8 9 X	A B C D E F W X N	A B C D E F G H J K L M N W X –	C F T W X N

Antenna Manufacturer Codes

This list will change from time to time as new manufacturers are added and companies either amalgamate or change name. Please refer to Spectrum Direct (http://ic.gc.ca/spectrumdirect) for the most recent list. Use the code “ZZ” for a manufacturer that is not listed below, and contact the Department to have that manufacturer added to a future version of the list.

CODE	MANUFACTURER NAME
L2	4RF Communications
24	AMERICOM Government Services
K5	AML Wireless Systems Inc.
J7	ARC Wireless Solutions
77	Advanced Electronic Applications Inc.
B6	Advanced Techom
C3	Ainslie
C5	Alcatel
D9	Amphenol Antel Inc.
03	Andrew Corporation
66	Anitron Electronics Ltd. (Nanatron)
A5	Antenex Inc.
51	Antenna Incorporated
05	Antenna Specialists, div. of PCTEL
F4	Antennas For Communications (AFC)
H6	Astron Wireless Technologies, Inc.
18	Avanti
40	Aviation Electric
E5	BEXT Inc.
E7	Bell
A6	Bluewave Antenna Systems Ltd.
92	Bogner (Bogen)
K8	Broadcast Microwave Services (BMS)
E1	CSS Antenna Inc.
K6	CalAmp
56	Canadian General Electric
42	Cartier
D4	Ceragon Networks Ltd.
74	Child Company
63	Comant Antenna (Teylor)
H5	Communication Components Inc.
86	Communications Specialists Inc.
90	Comprod Communications Ltd.
C4	Conifer
K9	Continental Microwave (RF Tech. Inc)
17	Cushcraft
H8	DAPA Communications
95	Davicom Technologies
01	Decibel, div. of Andrew Corp.
70	Dielectric
D3	DragonWave Inc.
61	Dreger Ward
94	Ducommun Inc. (Dynatech)
67	EDO Corporation
60	EF Johnson
D5	EMR Corporation
A7	EMS Wireless
K4	Emcee Communications
B8	Ericsson (Marconi/GEC)
96	Exicom
12	Fanon
34	Fiplex Communications Inc.
76	Force Communications
H9	GANDEC Systems Inc.
30	Gabriel
20	Gam Electronics
E3	Glassmaster
J6	Greaterland Enterprise Corp.
A2	HM Electronics
E2	HUBER+SUHNER Ltd.
53	Harris (Farinon)
A3	Hascall-Denke
85	Honeywell Bendix/King
06	Hy-Gain Electronics Corp.
F9	ITU
84	Icom Inc.
IC	Industry Canada
36	International Systems of America Ltd.
H7	JAYBEAM Wireless
52	Jana Electronics Ltd.
75	Kathrein
58	Kreco Antennas
K1	L-3 Communications Govt. Services, Inc.
84	Icom Inc.
IC	Industry Canada
36	International Systems of America Ltd.
H7	JAYBEAM Wireless84 Icom Inc.
IC	Industry Canada84 Icom Inc.
IC	Industry Canada
36	International Systems of America Ltd.
H7	JAYBEAM Wireless
52	Jana Electronics Ltd.
75	Kathrein
58	Kreco Antennas
K1	L-3 Communications Govt. Services, Inc.
47	Labarge Inc.
G1	Lance Industries
G6	M/A-Com (Microwave Assoc.)
91	MAXRAD, div. of PCTEL
68	MORAD Electronics Corporation
22	MTAD
08	Mark Antennas, div. of Gabriel
A1	Marti Electronics
38	McCarter Radio TV Ltd.
B2	Microwave Data Systems
D8	Microwave Networks Inc.
D6	Microwave Radio Comm. (MRC/Calif. MW)
93	Midland
G7	Milliflect
E4	Moseley Associates Inc.
07	Mosley Electronics Inc.
13	Motorola
G4	N Systems Inc. (NSI)
B9	NEC
71	Narco Avionics
26	Navigation Aeronav Int. (Philips/Pye)
21	New Tronics (Hustler)
99	New commercial equipment used by DND
J3	Nicom USA, Inc.
73	Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co. Ltd.
A8	Nortel
J5	Northern Radio and Wireless Corp.
88	NovAtel Inc.
K3	Nucomm
K2	OmniLynx Technologies
J2	PCTEL, Inc.
50	Pace Electronics Ltd.
C7	Panasonic
D1	Peninsula Engineering
C8	Powerwave Technologies (Allgon)
65	Primex Wireless
D7	Procom
10	Prodelin
K7	Pulse (P-Com)
19	R.C.A.
49	R.J. Communications Prod. Inc.
C6	RFS (Celwave/Cablewave/Phelps Dodge)
31	Racal Antennas
16	Radiall/Larsen Antenna
46	Radio Shack (Archer)
D2	Radio Waves Inc.
72	Raytheon
C9	Ritron
H4	Rohr
J8	SBS
A9	SR Telecom
11	Scala, div. of Kathrein
23	Shakespeare
02	Sinclair Technologies
B1	Southwest Microwave
29	Spilsbury and Tindal Ltd.
J1	Spotwave Wireless Inc.
33	Standard Communications Corp.
J4	Stratex Networks Inc. (Digital MW Corp.)
78	Subscriber Radio
A4	Swedcom
F3	TECOM Industries Inc.
J9	TFT Inc.
59	Tele Nova
C1	Telenetics (Racon)
83	Telewave Inc. (Wacom)
H1	Terracom Network Services
97	Til-Tek Ltd.
L1	Trango Broadband Wireless
87	TransCore (A.W.A.)
35	Triton
48	Tx Rx Systems Inc.
09	Wade Antenna (Lindsay/Taco)
B5	Western Multiplex Corporation
28	Western Radio
H3	Western Union
C2	Windata
ZZ	* Other Manufacturer (not listed) *

Antenna Pattern Codes

CODE	DESCRIPTION
8000	Omnidirectional
8001	Zone Enhancer
8200	Unidirectional