ISED published RSS-210 — Licensed-Exempt Radio Apparatus
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) in Canada released the Radio Standards Specification RSS-210, issue 11, Licensed-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment replaces RSS-210, issue 10, dated December 2019. This standard presents the certification requirements for several types of licensed-exempt radio devices, including new frequency bands and applications such as Wireless microphones, […]
ISED issued a Public Consultation for RLAN Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released a public consultation to gather comments on the consultation of RSS-248, issue 3, “Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band”. This standard sets out the technical and operational requirements for a new equipment class called “very low-power devices” and […]
ISED released Public Consultation for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is initiating a consultation on a policy, licensing, and technical framework for the use of certain bands allocated to flexible use and/or commercial mobile services to support the expansion of coverage via satellite, which is […]
Canada: ISED released Public Consultation RSS-216, Issue 3 – Wireless Power Transfer Devices
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada published the public consultation RSS-216, issue 3, “Wireless power transfer devices”. This standard defines the requirements for wireless power transfer devices, including sources (transmitters) and clients (receivers). Key changes for issue 2 are the increase of maximum separation distance the inclution of limits in RSS-216 instead […]
Canada: Public Consultation in Canada: RSS-123 Issue 5_Wireless Microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-123, issue 5, “Wireless Microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems”. This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out the requirements for the certification of licensed wireless microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS). The main changes are listed below: 1. […]
CANADA – ISED released Public Consultation RSS-252, issue 2
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) announce a Public Consultation RSS-252, issue 2, “Intelligent Transportation Systems’ (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895 – 5925 MHz Band” to collect comments about this standard that outlines the criteria for certifying equipment used in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) radio devices. The Consultation it will be […]
CANADA: Open Public Consultations on V2X and 3.8 GHz Broadband Equipment
The Engineering, Planning, and Standards Branch of ISED Canada opened public consultations on May 2023 on the following standards: For both public consultations, the regulator is seeking comments and suggestions for improving these standards. The deadline to receive contributions are July 14th and 28th respectively. Comments may be submitted via email to consultationradiostandards-consultationnormesradio@ised-isde.gc.ca Type Approval […]
CANADA: New Date For The Entry Into Force of RSS-HAC Issue 2
Early in May 2023, the Engineering, Planning, and Standards Branch of ISED Canada, notified that the standard for Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume control (RSS-HAC, Issue 2) has a new date of enforcement. On the Standard website, there is an announcement that “Manufacturers shall ensure that all radio apparatus that falls under this standard is […]
CANADA: Public Consultation on ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-247, Issue 3
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has opened a new public consultation on the RSS-247, issue 3, “Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network (LE-LAN) Devices”. This standard defines the technical requirements for equipment certification of license-exempt radio apparatus operating in 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and […]
CANADA: Public Consultation on Technical Standards and Requirements for TV-broadcasting Receiving Devices – BETS-7 issue 4
Starting on September 20th, 2022, the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada opened a public consultation on the new draft of the technical standards and requirements for TV-broadcasting receiving devices – BETS-7 issue 4 – looking for comments from the industry stakeholders. Comments on this new version of the standard will be received […]