Below is a list of some of the information you will be asked to provide during the data entry. This list is not exhaustive and is provided as a guide.
Note: We recommend that you save your work often to avoid any loss of information.
On this page:
System Type
Note: The system type is selected prior to the start of data entry, and its description is provided here for information purposes.
- Point-to-Point – Provides communication on radio frequencies above 960 MHz between two fixed stations that are each authorized to operate at a specific point.
- Point-to-Multipoint – Provides communication on radio frequencies above 960 MHz between multiple fixed stations that are each authorized to operate at a specific point.
- Point-to-Transportable – Provides communication on radio frequencies above 960 MHz between a fixed station and a transportable station. (A transportable station is a station authorized for an area, but cannot be operated while in motion.)
- Transportable-to-Transportable – Provides communication on radio frequencies above 960 MHz between two transportable stations. (A transportable station is a station authorized for an area, but cannot be operated while in motion.)
Fixed Stations
Covering Letter
- Describe the purpose of the proposed system (required)
- Describe the type of traffic that will be carried by the new system (required)
- Please provide any other information supporting your application
- Explain in detail any non-conformance with applicable ISED documents (e.g. Spectrum Utilization Policies (SP), Standard Radio System Plans (SRSP), Radio Standards Specifications (RSP)) (required)
- Indicate the initial traffic to be carried on each RF channel (required)
- Estimate the projected traffic growth over a five-year period (required)
- Indicate the initial number of RF channels required (required)
- Estimate the projected growth, in terms of RF channels, over a five-year period (required)
- Any other information supporting this application
Click Next to continue.
Technical Attestation
- Stations conform to all applicable ISED Spectrum Utilization Policies (SP) and Standard Radio System Plans (SRSP) (required) – Drop down
- An electromagnetic compatibility study has been performed taking into account frequency information from the ISED Spectrum Management System (SMS) database – Drop down
- Taking into account atmospheric refraction, the main beam of the transmitting antenna avoids the satellite geostationary orbit, or if it does not, the radiated power is limited in conformity to ITU Radio Regulations – Drop down
- All required domestic coordination has been completed successfully including licensees with non-disclosed assignments – Drop down
- Name of licensees coordinated with
- Explain any negative answers to the above questions
- Name of person licensed by a provincial association/order of engineers certifying this application (required)
- Name of association/order (required)
- Member Number (required)
Click Next to continue.
Station List
Select the Unknown hyperlink for station 1 in the “Municipality and street address or site name” column to enter information about the station.
Station 1 Summary
Click the station's Edit button to enter its information.
Station Details
- Municipality and street address or site name (required)
- This field allows for a maximum of 63 characters. Special characters count for two characters (for example, é, è, etc.).
- Licensee Station Reference – (additional station information if necessary)
Station Location
- Latitude (required)
- Longitude (required)
- Overall antenna structure height above ground level [m] (required) – overall height
- Ground elevation above mean sea level [m] (required) – ground level
Use Change Site and Remove Site to edit a site or remove it.
Click Next to continue.
Coordination with Broadcasters
- Coordination with broadcast operators having AM, FM, TV or Cable TV headend antenna towers within 2 km of this site has been successfully completed. (required) – Drop down
- If “Yes,” list names of broadcasters coordinated with. If “No,” explain why not. (required)
Click Next to continue.
Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Attestation 1
Use of Existing Infrastructure (Sharing)
- I am proposing to share an existing mast, tower or other antenna supporting structure. (required) – Drop down
Exclusion from Public and Land-Use Consultation
- My proposed antenna system is explicitly excluded from public and land-use authority consultation either under ISED's CPC-2-0-03 exclusion criteria or under the land-use authority's local process. If "Yes," proceed to “General Requirements” below. (required) – Drop down
Land-Use Authority Consultation
- I consulted with the land-use authority. (required) – Drop down
- I have successfully completed my land-use authority consultation responsibilities in compliance with the requirements set out in CPC-2-0-03. (required) – Drop down
Click Next to continue.
Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Attestation 2
Public Consultation
- I consulted with the local public. (required)
- I have successfully completed my public consultation responsibilities in compliance with the requirements set out in CPC-2-0-03. (required)
General Requirements
- I meet all of the general requirements described in section 7 of CPC-2-0-03, Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, current issue, and understand that certain responsibilities are ongoing. (required)
Aboriginal Land and/or Land Claim
- My proposed radio apparatus could impact upon a claim involving Aboriginal rights, treaty rights or title to Crown land. If “Yes,” or if additional information is required, contact your local Spectrum Management District Office for guidance on consultation requirements. (required)
- Aboriginal Impact Comments
- I certify that the statements made on this form are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. (required)
Click Save to return to “Station List.”
Select the Unknown hyperlink for station 2 in the “Municipality and street address or site name” column to enter information about that station.
Station 2 Summary
Click the station's Edit button to enter its information.
Station Details
- Municipality and street address or site name (required)
- This field allows for a maximum of 63 characters. Special characters count for two characters (for example, é, è, etc.).
- Licensee Station Reference – Additional station information if necessary
- Is this station authorized by another licence?
- No – The station will be authorized on the current licence under the current licensee
- Yes, Canadian Licensee – The station belongs to an existing Canadian Licensee (ghost station)
- Yes, Foreign Station – The station is already authorized on another Foreign Station (ghost station)
Note: When another station is linked to the current licence, it is called a ghost station and there are no fees associated with that station.
Station Location
- Latitude (required)
- Longitude (required)
- Overall antenna structure height above ground level [m] (required) – overall height
- Ground elevation above mean sea level [m] (required) – ground level
- Circuit length [km] (required) – distance between points
Click Next to continue.
Follow the steps described previously to enter the following information concerning Station 2
Channels
Click Add Channel.
Channel Information
- Is this frequency used for diversity/protection purposes? – Drop down
- Channel Type (required) – Drop down
- Standard Channel (required) – Drop down
- Allocation Type (required) – Automatically populated
Click Lookup for frequency allocation selection.
- Channel Selection – Drop down
- Select frequency range for requested channel assignment
Click Show Allocations.
- Select associated SRSP to requested channel assignment
Click Search.
- Select the Alphanumeric hyperlink in the “Channels” column to choose the assignment you want and return to the Channel Information page.
- Station transmitting on the upper frequency (required) – Specify which station will be transmitting on the upper frequency – Drop down
Click Next to continue.
Station 1 Equipment/Antenna
Equipment
Diversity Details
- Is angle diversity used at the receiver? – Drop down
- Is space diversity used at the receiver? – Drop down
- If a space diversity antenna is used at this receiver, specify the antenna model.
- Diversity antenna height above ground level [m]
Radio Model Specifications
Click Lookup to search for authorized radio or create new equipment.
Select Equipment – Search by any criteria; the more detail, the better the search results
- Manufacturer
- Model Number
- Type
Click Search.
Find the exact match in the list of results and click the Model hyperlink in the “Model Number” column.
- If no exact match is found, you can click Create new equipment or use the Use as template for new hyperlink on an existing model that may be similar for you to make necessary changes for the new radio model.
Create New Equipment
- Manufacturer Name (required)
- Model Number (Radio Model) (required)
- Occupied Bandwidth [MHz] (required)
- Maximum Tx Power [dBm] (required)
- Tx Frequency Stability [%] (required)
- Frequency range – minimum [MHz] (required)
- Frequency range – maximum [MHz] (required)
- Radio Type (required) – Drop down
- Modulation Type (required) – Drop down
- Designation of Emission (including necessary bandwidth) (required)
Click “Create” – New radio model is added to the application.
Radio Model Configuration
- Unfaded Received Signal Level [dBm] (required)
- RF output power [dBm] (required)
Antenna
Antenna Specifications
Click Lookup to search for authorized antenna.
Select Antenna – search by any criteria; the more detail, the better the search results
- Manufacturer
- Model Number
- Minimum Gain
- Maximum Gain
Click Search.
Find the exact match in the list of results and click the Model hyperlink in the “Model Number” column.
- If no exact match is found, you can click Create new antenna or use the Use as template for new hyperlink on an existing model that may be similar for you to make necessary changes for the new antenna model.
Create New Antenna
- Manufacturer Name (required)
- Model Number (required)
- Antenna Gain [dBi]
- Antenna Type (required) – Drop down
- Minimum Frequency [MHz] (required)
- Maximum Frequency [MHz] (required)
- Antenna diameter [m] [m] (required)
Click Create – New antenna is added to the application.
Antenna Configuration
- Tx Total Attenuation [dB] (required)
- Rx Total Attenuation [dB] (required)
- Polarization (required) – Drop down
- Azimuth [deg] (required)
- Elevation Angle [deg] (required)
- Antenna Height above Ground (at the centre of radiation) [m] (required)
- Total Propagation Availability [%] (required)
Click Next to continue.
Station 2 Equipment/Antenna
You can use Copy from other Station for quick entry of details. Make sure to update any necessary values for station 2 that differ from station 1.
If entering values manually, follow the same steps as for station 1.
Click Next to continue.
Click Save to continue.
If you wish to add additional channels, click Add Channel and repeat the steps above.
If you wish to edit the existing channel, click the Channel hyperlink and make the necessary changes.
If you wish to remove an existing channel, click Delete under the “Action” column.
Click Next to continue.
Attachments
Attach all pertinent files to support your application.
- Select Attachment – Click Select File to browse your computer's files and select one (1) file to be attached (repeat this step as often as necessary).
- Attachment Type (required) – Select the appropriate attachment type to describe the file.
- Description – Include a short description to provide further information.
- Click Add Attachment to upload the file; otherwise it will not be included.
Click Next to continue.
Review and Submission of the Application
- When the entry of information is completed and the application is ready for submission, click Save then Validate to confirm the application is complete.
- If there is any missing information within the application an error message in red will appear at the top of the page along with an error message displayed to the right of each section where validation failed. Click its corresponding Edit button to make the required corrections. Save and Validate as required until all validations are passed successfully.
- Select Submit to ISED when your application has been successfully validated.