Answer the questions below to help determine if an AM broadcasting certificate is what you require.
You must wait until your CRTC application is ready
Most applications submitted to ISED also require that a corresponding broadcasting licence application be submitted to the CRTC within 30 days of submitting to ISED.
An engineering brief is required
Most submissions for a new broadcasting undertaking, or for modifications to an existing broadcasting station, require an engineering brief signed off by a registered professional engineer.
Where low-power broadcasting undertakings are concerned, ISED may, in specific circumstances, waive our requirement that technical submissions be prepared by broadcasting engineering consultants, provided that qualified technical staff prepare and sign the submission.
Adding or modifying an auxiliary (back-up) transmitter can also be done by qualified technical staff (no engineering brief required). However, when in doubt, consultation with a registered professional engineer is still recommended.
You require a new AM station certificate
Click the button below to apply for a certificate.
Note that you must have previously registered before using the Spectrum Management System (SMS). If you have not done so already, Register to use the SMS to get your Web Profile.
To learn more about broadcasting certification, consult our Broadcasting certification page.
See How to apply for a broadcasting certificate for information on using the SMS to apply for a certificate.
New AM station
Be informed
ISED has published several procedures, policies and standards that apply to broadcasting certification. Consult our Official publications page to see if there is additional information that could be relevant to you.
Modify an AM station certificate
Click the button below to modify a certificate.
Note that you must have previously registered before using the Spectrum Management System (SMS). If you have not done so already, Register to use the SMS to get your Web Profile.
To learn more about broadcasting certification, consult our Broadcasting certification page.
See How to apply for a broadcasting certificate for information on using the SMS to apply for a certificate.
Modify AM station
Be informed
ISED has published several procedures, policies and standards that apply to broadcasting certification. Consult our Official publications page to see if there is additional information that could be relevant to you.
Modify an AM station certificate
Click the button below to modify a certificate.
Note that you must have previously registered before using the Spectrum Management System (SMS). If you have not done so already, Register to use the SMS to get your Web Profile.
To learn more about broadcasting certification, consult our Broadcasting certification page.
See How to apply for a broadcasting certificate for information on using the SMS to apply for a certificate.
Modify AM station
Be informed
ISED has published several procedures, policies and standards that apply to broadcasting certification. Consult our Official publications page to see if there is additional information that could be relevant to you.
