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![]() RBR-4 - Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio ServiceIssue 1 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Regulation by Reference (Formerly RIC-2, Issue 5, July 2005)
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Printing, PDF Format, 48 KB 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-2, Issue 5, released July 2005. PrefaceComments and suggestions may be directed to the following address: Industry Canada Attention: DOSP Email: spectrum_pubs@ic.gc.ca All Spectrum Management and Telecommunications publications are available on the following website: http://ic.gc.ca/spectrum. Table of Contents
1. ScopeThis document sets out the standards for the operation of radio stations in the amateur radio service. Operators must comply with these provisions in accordance with sections 45, 52 and 53 of the Radiocommunication Regulations. 2. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this standard, "amateur station" means a radio station operated in the amateur radio service; "foreign amateur" means an individual who holds: (a) an amateur radio operator licence issued by the Government of the United States, where the holder is a citizen and resident of the United States; or (b) a ministerial authorization in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 42(i) of the Radiocommunication Regulations; "Regulations" means the Radiocommunication Regulations. 3. Frequency Bands and QualificationsAn operator of an amateur station may operate within the frequency bands set out in the attached Schedules I, II and III in accordance with the operator's qualifications identified for the specified band. 3.1 Foreign Amateur Equivalencies3.1.1 A foreign amateur who is not qualified to send and receive in Morse code may operate an amateur station in Canada in accordance with the provisions applicable to the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualifications. 3.1.2 A foreign amateur who is qualified to send and receive in Morse code at a speed of at least 5 w.p.m. may operate an amateur station in Canada in accordance with the provisions applicable to the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) and Advanced Qualifications. 4. Bandwidths4.1 The bandwidth of a transmitted signal shall be no greater than the maximum bandwidth set out in Column II of an item of Schedule I for the frequency band set out in Column I of that item. 4.2 The bandwidth of a signal shall be determined by measuring the frequency band occupied by that signal at a level that is 26 dB below the maximum amplitude of that signal. 5. Frequencies for Radio Control of ModelsThe frequency for the radio control of a model is limited to any frequency within the frequency bands above 30 MHz set out in Schedule I. 6. Communications on behalf of Third PartiesInternational third-party communication in case of emergencies or disaster relief is expressly permitted unless specifically prohibited by a foreign administration. Any foreign administration may permit its amateur stations to communicate on behalf of third parties without having to enter into any special arrangements with Canada. Canada does not prohibit international communications on behalf of third parties. 7. Operation Outside Canada7.1 An amateur station that is operating on board a ship in international waters or on board an aircraft in international airspace may operate on any frequency within the frequency bands and corresponding bandwidths set out in Schedule I, II or III, as the case may be and subject to the requirements for operator qualifications. 7.2 For the purposes of Schedules I, II and III, Regions 1, 2 and 3 are defined in Article 8 of the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union, as amended from time to time. 8. InterferenceTransmissions from an amateur station shall not cause harmful interference to a station operating in another service nor be protected from interference caused by a station operating in another service in the same frequency band as set out in Column III of Schedule I in accordance with the provisions of sections 52 and 53 of the Regulations. 9. Station Identification9.1 The operator of an amateur station in Canada shall identify the station by transmitting the call sign assigned to that station. 9.2 The operator of an amateur station licensed by the Government of the United States shall identify the station:
9.3 The operator of any amateur station shall transmit the applicable identification referred to in subsection (9.1) or (9.2), in English or in French, at the beginning and at the end of each period of exchange of communication or test transmission, and at intervals of not more than 30 minutes throughout the period of exchange of communication. 10. Restrictions on Capacity and Power OutputThe transmitting power of an amplifier installed at an amateur station shall not be capable of exceeding by more than 3 dB the limits on transmitting power described in this section. 10.1 Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic QualificationThe holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is limited to a maximum transmitting power of:
10.2 Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic and Advanced Qualifications
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Column I | Column II | Column III | Column IV | |
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Item | Frequency Band | Maximum Bandwidth | Operating Provisions | Operator Qualifications |
1 | 1.800 - 2.000 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
2 | 3.500 - 4.000 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
3 | 7.000 - 7.300 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
4 | 10.100 - 10.150 MHz | 1 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
5 | 14.000 - 14.350 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
6 | 18.068 - 18.168 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
7 | 21.000 - 21.450 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
8 | 24.890 - 24.990 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
9 | 28.000 - 29.700 MHz | 20 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A | |
10 | 50.000 - 54.000 MHz | 30 kHz | B | |
11 | 144.000 - 148.000 MHz | 30 kHz | B | |
12 | 220.000 - 225.000 MHz | 100 kHz | B | |
13 | 430.000 - 450.000 MHz | 12 MHz | 1 | B |
14 | 902.000 - 928.000 MHz | 12 MHz | 1 | B |
15 | 1.240 - 1.300 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
16 | 2.300 - 2.450 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
17 | 3.300 - 3.500 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
18 | 5.650 - 5.925 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
19 | 10.000 - 10.500 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
20 | 24.000 - 24.050 GHz | Not specified | B | |
21 | 24.050 - 24.250 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
22 | 47.000 - 47.200 GHz | Not specified | B | |
23 | 75.500 - 76.000 GHz | Not specified | B | |
24 | 76.000 - 81.000 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
25 | 142.000 - 144.000 GHz | Not specified | B | |
26 | 144.000 - 149.000 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
27 | 241.000 - 248.000 GHz | Not specified | 1 | B |
28 | 248.000 - 250.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
Note: In Column III, "1" means that transmissions may not cause interference nor be protected from interference from stations licensed in other services operating in that band, and in Column IV, "B" means an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, "B/H" means Basic with honours (score of 80% or above), "5" means an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualification, and "A" means an Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.
Column I | Column II | Column III | |
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Item | Frequency Band | Maximum Bandwidth | Operator Qualifications |
1 | 1.810 - 1.850 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
2 | 3.500 - 3.800 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
3 | 7.000 - 7.100 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
4 | 10.100 - 10.150 MHz | 1 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
5 | 14.000 - 14.350 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
6 | 18.068 - 18.168 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
7 | 21.000 - 21.450 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
8 | 24.890 - 24.990 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
9 | 28.000 - 29.700 MHz | 20 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
10 | 144.000 - 146.000 MHz | 30 kHz | B |
11 | 430.000 - 440.000 MHz | Not specified | B |
12 | 1.240 - 1.300 GHz | Not specified | B |
13 | 2.300 - 2.450 GHz | Not specified | B |
14 | 5.650 - 5.850 GHz | Not specified | B |
15 | 10.000 - 10.500 GHz | Not specified | B |
16 | 24.000 - 24.250 GHz | Not specified | B |
17 | 47.000 - 47.200 GHz | Not specified | B |
18 | 75.500 - 81.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
19 | 142.000 - 149.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
20 | 241.000 - 250.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
Note: "B" means an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, "B/H " means Basic with honours (score of 80% or above), "5" means an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualification, and "A" means an Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.
Column I | Column II | Column III | |
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Item | Frequency Band | Maximum Bandwidth | Operator Qualifications |
1 | 1.800 - 2.000 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
2 | 3.500 - 3.900 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
3 | 7.000 - 7.100 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
4 | 10.100 - 10.150 MHz | 1 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
5 | 14.000 - 14.350 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
6 | 18.068 - 18.168 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
7 | 21.000 - 21.450 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
8 | 24.890 - 24.990 MHz | 6 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
9 | 28.000 -29.700 MHz | 20 kHz | B and 5, B/H, B&A |
10 | 50.000 - 54.000 MHz | 30 kHz | B |
11 | 144.000 - 148.000 MHz | 30 kHz | B |
12 | 430.000 - 440.000 MHz | Not specified | B |
13 | 1.240 - 1.300 GHz | Not specified | B |
14 | 2.300 - 2.450 GHz | Not specified | B |
15 | 3.300 - 3.500 GHz | Not specified | B |
16 | 5.650 - 5.850 GHz | Not specified | B |
17 | 10.000 - 10.500 GHz | Not specified | B |
18 | 24.000 - 24.250 GHz | Not specified | B |
19 | 47.000 - 47.200 GHz | Not specified | B |
20 | 75.500 - 81.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
21 | 142.000 - 149.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
22 | 241.000 - 250.000 GHz | Not specified | B |
Note: "B" means an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, "B/H " means Basic with honours (score of 80% or above), "5" means an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualification, and "A" means an Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.
Column I | Column II | |
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Item | Amateur Call Sign Prefix | Geographical Location |
1 | VE1-VA1 | Nova Scotia |
2 | VE2-VA2 | Quebec |
3 | VE3-VA3 | Ontario |
4 | VE4-VA4 | Manitoba |
5 | VE5-VA5 | Saskatchewan |
6 | VE6-VA6 | Alberta |
7 | VE7-VA7 | British Columbia |
8 | VE8 | Northwest Territories |
9 | VE9 | New Brunswick |
10 | VE0* | International Waters |
11 | V01 | Newfoundland |
12 | V02 | Labrador |
13 | VY1 | Yukon Territory |
14 | VY2 | Prince Edward Island |
15 | VY0 | Nunavut Territory |
* VE0 call signs are only intended for use when the amateur radio station is operated from vessels that make international voyages.
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