CANADA: ISED Publishes Consultations for White Space and Wireless Microphone Devices
The Canadian Government announced on November 15, 2017 two public consultations through the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) documents entitled SMSE-018-17, Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for White Space Devices and SMSE-019-17, Consultation on the Technical, Policy and Licensing Framework for Wireless Microphones. These consultations respectively address spectrum utilization by white space devices in […]
CANADA: ISED Release Public Consultation on Spectrum Outlook for 2018 – 2022
On October 6, 2017, the Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada, released a public consultation on the spectrum outlook for 2018 to 2022. ISED recognizes there is a digital connectivity growth, which will ultimately drive demand for spectrum. Therefore, this consultation was initiated to ensure Canada will be prepared to meet the spectrum needs […]
CANADA: New Radio Standard for Dedicated Short Range Communication Devices
The innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) published on the official Gazette a new standard, RSS-252, for intelligent transportation systems-dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) on board unit (OBU). “The standard establishes the certification requirements for license-exempt DSRC on-board OBU devices operating in the band 5850-5925 MHz.” Comments and suggestions for improving these standards can be submitted […]
CANADA: Notice No. SMSE-005-17—Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) invites comments on proposals for the revision of the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations (the Canadian Table). The Canadian table is revised by ISED on a periodic basis, normally following an ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). WRC-15, which was held from November 2 to November 27, 2015, adopted a number of […]
Canada:Telecom Authority ISED , Launches 600 MHz Auction Consultation
On August 4th, Canada’s Telecom Regulator ISED published a consultation on a technical policy and licensing framework for the auction of spectrum in the band 614-698 MHz. This is contained in the Gazette Notice SLPB-005-17. Through this consultation, the Government is proposing measures to support competition and encourage investment in wireless services. The deployment of […]
CANADA: ISED Reach Decision on Technical and Policy Framework for RLAN Devices Operating in 5150-5250 MHz Frequency Band
During May of 2017, The Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) announced their decision from the consultation process that took place during January of 2017 on whether to modify the current technical and policy framework for radio local area network (RLAN) devices that operate within the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band. What is RLAN? […]
ISED Radio Standard Specification Updated Document Includes DTSs, FHSs and LE-LAN Devices
During the month of February, the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) announced on its website that it’s set to replace its outdated RSS-247 (Radio Standard Specification) document, also known as issue 1, dated May 2015 with Issue 2. The updated document comes with updates regarding Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems […]
ISED Notice Displaces Existing Fixed Service Assignments in the Frequency Band 5850–5925 MHz
During the month of February, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) released a notice regarding the “introduction of vehicle-mounted Dedicated Short-range Communications (DSRC) devices in the Band 5850-5925 MHz,” replacing fixed service assignments in that frequency range. It is key to note that “DSRC on-board vehicles units will operate on a license-exempt […]
CANADA: ISED Includes New Technical Requirements for Handset Telephones in Part V of Document
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has released Part V of the following document: Compliance Specification CS‑03, Part V, issue 9, amendment 2, Requirements and Test Methods for Magnetic Output From Handset Telephones for Hearing Aid Coupling and for Receive Volume Control. Part V of this document includes the new “technical requirements for […]
CANADA: ISED Publishes Test Methods for Nerve Stimulation Exposure Limits
During September 2016, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) agency released for comments, the document of the “supplementary procedure for assessing compliance with RSS-102 nerve stimulation exposure limits”. Equipment that emits energy in the 3 KHz – 10 MHz frequency range will be tested with the procedures that the SPR-002 describes. This procedure […]