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Holding an amateur radio operator certificate means having certain rights and privileges. It also means you have certain obligations. For information on requirements, frequency restrictions and technical parameters, consult: RBR-4 — Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service. For information on your compliance ...
- Amateur Certification — Fact Sheet - Canada
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- Amateur Certification — Fact Sheet - Canada
- About Indigenous Radio Services
- Apply For A Type B Indigenous Radio Broadcasting License
- Renew A Type B Radio Broadcasting Licence
- Obligation to Submit Annual Returns
- Obligation to Implement National Public Alerting System
Type A (exempted) Indigenous radio stations
In 1998, with the release of Public Notice CRTC 1998-62, the CRTC introduced an exemption order allowing certain types of Indigenous radio stations located in remote areas of Canada, where no other commercial AM or FM radio stations exist in the market, to operate with minimal regulatory oversight. These are known as “Type A” Indigenous radio stations. The latest version of this exemption order is set out in Appendix 3 to Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2018-137. Indigenous radio stations...
Type B (licensed) Indigenous radio stations
An Indigenous radio station is a “Type B” station if, at the time the licence is issued or renewed, at least one other commercial AM or FM radio licence is operating in all or any part of the same market, and meets the criteria set out in CRTC 1990-89 (further updated in CRTC 2001-70). Unlike a “Type A” exempted Indigenous radio station, you must apply to the CRTC for a Type B radio licence.
To apply for a Type B Indigenous radio licence, create a My CRTC Account , then fill out Form 103: Application to Obtain a Broadcasting Licenceto operate a Type B Indigenous Radio Undertaking (from the Form pages, select “Radio”). Once completed, submit the form using your My CRTC Account. You must also apply to ISED for a frequency, and for broadc...
To renew your radio broadcasting licence, fill out Form 310: Radio - Abridged Licence Renewal and submit it via your My CRTC Account. All licensed radio stations must submit this form to be considered in the renewal process.
As set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, section 9(2), all licensedbroadcasters must submit annual returns: 9(2)On or before November 30 of each year, a licensee shall submit to the Commission a statement of accounts, on the annual return of broadcasting licensee form, for the year ending on the previous August 31. To submit your Annual Return, y...
In 2014, the CRTC introduced new regulations that require all broadcasters to participate in the National Public Alerting System. As of 31 March 2016, all Indigenous radio and television broadcasters, whether exempt or licensed, are required to have implemented a National Public Alerting System to broadcast emergency alert messages warning the publ...
Telephone: 1-888-780-3333 (Toll free) Fax number: 1-705-941-4607. Date modified: 2016-08-29. The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is the sole authorization required to operate amateur radio apparatus in the amateur radio service. This Fact Sheet explains how to obtain a certificate and call sign.
Aug 22, 2024 · Before getting started. To apply for or copy a radio licence, you will be asked to sign in with your Spectrum Management System (SMS) Web Profile. To create a Web Profile, visit the SMS Online registration page. The Copy licence button allows you to apply for a new licence by copying licence information from an existing licence and modifying ...
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate was issued for life and had no fee associated with it, while the radio station licence was issued on a yearly basis and a licence renewal fee was charged. Effective April 1, 2000, Industry Canada – now Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) – combined these documents into one authorization, the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.
To earn your certificate with Basic Qualification, you’ll need to pass a written exam. This is a 70% pass-grade, 100-question multiple-choice test, covering such topics as radio operating practices, basic electrical theory, and the Radiocommunication regulations that apply to Amateur Radio. A mark of 80% or more gives the candidate the ...
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We built this site to make it easier to get your Canadian Amateur Radio Basic/Basic with Honours license. We focus on getting you through the test. We have some simple slides and videos with a hard focus on exactly what’s required, and simple (and some consider silly) hints to help you remember the answers. Read the full FAQ about our ...
