Starting in Fall 2004, companies that operate PCS or cellular stations within
Canada under a spectrum licence must periodically provide information on their stations.
Industry Canada will issue a special account number in the form "07-0929xxxxx" for
this purpose. (If you require an account number, please contact
the Department.) The Department will also create or update your web profile to include
this new account (this cannot be done on-line).
After you have been issued one of these account numbers, the following pages will help
you get started with providing station information to Industry Canada.
As a starting point, please refer to the following introduction:
| data_requirements.pdf |
A detailed description of the station data that must be uploaded, including format, units, and allowed values. |
2006-03-27 |
| data_formats.pdf |
General notes on formatting data. |
2004-05-01 |
| station_data_en.xsd |
XML schema that may be used to validate the data and format XML files prior to upload. |
2005-02-14 |
| station_data_en.sps |
For users of Altova's Authentic XML Editor, the presentation stylesheet (SPS) file allows you to review and edit your XML files in an interface similar to the forms used on Spectrum Direct. You must also download the schema (XSD) file. |
2006-03-27 |
| station_data_example_en.xml |
Example file showing the data required for a simple system in XML format. |
2006-03-27 |
| no_changes_example_en.xml |
Example file showing the data required for indicating an unchanged system in XML format. |
2004-11-10 |
| station_data_example.txt |
Example file showing the data required for a simple system in ASCII-delimited text format. |
2004-11-10 |
| nochanges_example.txt |
Example file showing the data required for indicating an unchanged system in ASCII-delimited text format. |
2004-11-10 |
The documents above explain and illustrate the required data and formats for
uploading station information to Industry Canada. They may be updated periodically,
so check back for new information and updates as they become available.
The following documents provide Industry Canada’s official policies and procedures
regarding the provision of PCS and Cellular station information.
The resources listed below provide additional information on XML and Government of
Canada data exchange initiatives. As well, please refer to our XML Resources
page for more information on using XML on Spectrum Direct.
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