CPC-2-3-03 — Frequency Bands in the Maritime Mobile Service and Maritime Radionavigation Service

Issue 1
April 2008
Client Procedures Circular

Frequency Bands in the Maritime Mobile Service and Maritime Radionavigation Service (PDF, 53 KB, 12 pages)

Preface

Client Procedures Circulars describe the various procedures or processes to be followed by the public when dealing with Industry Canada. The information contained in these circulars is subject to change without notice. It is therefore suggested that interested persons consult the nearest district office of Industry Canada for additional details. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no warranty is expressed or implied. As well, these circulars have no status in law.

Comments and suggestions may be directed to the following address:

Industry Canada
Radiocommunications and
Broadcasting Regulatory Branch
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C8

Attention: DOS

Email: spectrum_pubs@ic.gc.ca

All Spectrum Management and Telecommunications publications are available on the following website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Contents

• 1. Principle
• 2. Mandate
• 3. Related Documents
• 4. Policy
  • 4.1 VLF, LF and MF
  • 4.2 HF and VHF
  • 4.3 UHF and SHF

1. Principle

The Minister of Industry, through the Department of Industry Act, the Radiocommunication Act and the Radiocommunication Regulations, with due regard to the objectives of the Telecommunications Act, is responsible for spectrum management in Canada. As such, the Minister oversees the development of national policies and goals for spectrum resource use and ensures effective management of the radio frequency spectrum.

As a participating member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Canada, through Industry Canada, protects the right of access of Canadians to the radio frequency spectrum.

2. Mandate

Section 5 of the Radiocommunication Act authorizes the Minister to plan the allocation and use of the radio frequency spectrum.

3. Related Documents

Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations

International Telecommunication Union - Radio Regulations

• Article 5, Chapter VII (Articles 30 to 34) and Chapter IX (Articles 46 to 58); and
• Appendices 15, 17, 18, and 25.

4. Policy

As part of their ongoing spectrum allocation activities, the Department and the ITU have allocated the frequency bands indicated below for use by stations in the Maritime Mobile Service. These tables reflect the decisions of the ITU's World Radiocommunication Conference — 2003 and the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations, 2005 Edition.

4.1 VLF, LF and MF

Abbreviations

4.2 HF and VHF

4.3 UHF and SHF