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 […]
Canada: Consultation on Frequency Bands above 960 MHz
On Aug. 16th, 2022, The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada opened a consultation on SRSP-300-GEN- issue 1 – “General Technical Requirements for Fixed Point-to-Point Radio Systems Operating in Frequency Bands above 960 MHz”, which sets out general technical requirements for the efficient use of the frequency bands above 960 MHz by point-to-point […]
CANADA: Certification Requirements for License – Exempt RLAN Devices Operating in 5925-7125 MHz Frequency Band and Replacing RSS-248
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-248, issue 2, “Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices in the 5925-7125 MHz band” which sets out the certification requirements for license-exempt standard-power RLAN devices operating in the frequency band 5 925-6 875 MHz. Main changes below: Are added: […]
CANADA: Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Specifications for 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) Frequency Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: DBS-06, issue 1, “Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Specifications for the 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) Frequency Band”, sets out the technical requirements for the designation of an Automated Frequency Coordination System Administrator (AFCSA) and for the operation of an […]