RIC-3 - Information on the Amateur Radio Service

Issue 3
July 2005

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

Radiocommunication Information Circular

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Radiocommunication Information Circulars are issued for the guidance of those engaged in radiocommunications in 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: DOSP

All spectrum publications are available on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at: http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum

Table of Contents

• Foreword
  
  
• Purpose
  
  
• Other Circulars
  
  
• 1. Qualifications
  • 1.1 Certification
  • 1.2 Certificate Equivalency
  • 1.3 General Criteria for Operation on HF Bands
  • 1.4 Privileges and Restrictions
  • 1.5 Non-Qualified Persons
    
    
• 2. Examinations
  • 2.1 Basic Qualification Examination
  • 2.2 Morse Code Qualification Examination
  • 2.3 Advanced Qualification Examination
  • 2.4 Examination Procedures
  • 2.5 Re-examination
    
    
• 3. Examiners
  • 3.1 Accredited Examiners
  • 3.2 Industry Canada Examiners
    
    
• 4. Candidates
  • 4.1 Age and Nationality
  • 4.2 Candidates with Physical Disabilities
  • 4.3 Accommodation for Language
    
    
• 5. Reciprocal Operating Agreements and Arrangements
  • 5.1 Convention between Canada and the United States of America
  • 5.2 Temporarily Operating Canadian Amateur Stations in Other Countries
  • 5.3 Third-party Agreements and Arrangements
    
    
• 6. Extracts from the Radiocommunication Regulations