RBR-3 - Technical Requirements Respecting Identification of Radio Stations

Issue 1
September 2007

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

Regulation by Reference

(Formerly RIC-4, Issue 1, November 1996)

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The current issue of this document was updated to reflect formatting guidelines as prescribed by the Industry Canada Style Guide, as well as current references to other documents, contacts, etc. No substantive changes were made to content of this document since the previous RIC-4, Issue 1 released November 1996.

Preface

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

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Contents

1. Scope
2. Identification

1. Scope

This document sets out the technical requirements for the identification of licensed radio stations. Operators must comply with these provision in accordance with section 41 of the Radiocommunication Regulations.

2. Identification

The operator of each radio station communicating with other radio stations shall transmit the assigned call sign at least once in each transmission and at least once every 30 minutes of transmission. If no call sign has been assigned, the name of the licensee of the radio station will be used.