TO: Certification Bodies recognized by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
RE: Publication of RSS-130, Issue 2 and RSS-196, Issue 2
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published the following standards:
- Radio Standards Specification RSS-130, Issue 2, Equipment Operating in the Frequency Bands 617-652 MHz, 663-698 MHz, 698-756 MHz and 777-787MHz which sets out certfication requirements for all equipment operating in the frequency bands 617-652 MHz, 663-698 MHz, 698-756 MHz and 777-787 MHz.
- Radio Standards Specification RSS-196, Issue 2,Point-to-Multipoint Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 512-608 MHz for Rural Remote Broadband Systems (RRBS) (TV Channels 21 to 36) which sets out the certification requirements for equipment employed in Rural Remote Broadband Systems (RRBS) to provide point-to-multipoint fixed wireless access broadband radiocommunication in the band 512-608 MHz (TV channels 21 to 36).
General information
The Radio Equipment Standards list will be amended accordingly.
Certification Bodies have one year from the date of publication to amend their recognized scope of accreditation to reflect the new release of this standard in accordance with ISED procedures for conformity assessment bodies.
Submitting comments
Comments and suggestions for improving these standards may be submitted online, using the Standard Change Request form.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site Web site.
Hughes Nappert
Manager, Regulatory Standards
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada