The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has released two new Radio Standards Specifications.
RSS-139, Issue 4 – Advanced Wireless Services Equipment Operating in the Bands 1710-1780 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz, which sets out the requirements for the certification of transmitters used in radiocommunication systems to provide advanced wireless services (AWS) in the bands 1710-1780 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz.
Main changes include:
- Adding the frequency range 2180 – 2200 MHz
- Removed the requirements related to the mobile equipment identifier and the international mobile equipment identity number as they are no longer required
RSS-170, Issue 4 – Mobile Earth Stations and Ancillary Terrestrial Component Equipment Operating in the Mobile-Satellite Service Bands, which sets out certification requirements of radio equipment operating in the mobile-satellite service (MSS) bands, including mobile earth stations (MESs) and ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) equipment.
Main changes include:
- Added requirements for ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) equipment operating in the band 2483.5 – 2495 MHz
- Updated the frequency bands for mobile earth stations and ATC equipment
- Removed band 2180 – 2200 MHz
These Standards entered into force at the date of publication on the ISED website with a 6 month transition period.
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