Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations
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SMSE-004-13 June 2013 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations Aussi disponible en français Contents 1. Intent .............................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Background ................................................................................................................................... 1 3. Process............................................................................................................................................ 1 4. Structure of the Document........................................................................................................... 2 5. Conventions Used in the Document............................................................................................. 2 6. Definitions...................................................................................................................................... 3 6.1 General Terms..................................................................................................................... 3 6.2 Radio Services .................................................................................................................... 4 6.3 Categories of Services......................................................................................................... 7 7. Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations..................................... 8 Part A: Maritime and Aeronautical Services......................................................................................... 8 Part B: Radiolocation and Amateur Services ......................................................................................18 Part C: Fixed and Mobile Services........................................................................................................ 24 Part D: Science Services ......................................................................................................................... 28 Part E: Satellite Services ........................................................................................................................ 33 Part F: Footnote Modifications to the Canadian Table ...................................................................... 36 Part G: Other Modifications to the Canadian Table........................................................................... 41 Annex A: Acronyms................................................................................................................................ 47 i Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations SMSE-004-13 1. Intent This consultation paper, announced in Canada Gazette notice SMSE-004-13, proposes revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations (the Canadian Table), taking into account the results of the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) and domestic requirements. The Canadian Table was last modified in 2009, to incorporate the results of WRC-07 and implement certain domestic spectrum policies. Subsequent changes have also been made since then to reflect changes in domestic spectrum utilization policies. 2. Background The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adopts an international Table of Frequency Allocations (the International Table) as part of its Radio Regulations (RR). This International Table allocates spectrum to various combinations of radio services and may include conditions for the use of the spectrum. The International Table is revised, along with other parts of the international Radio Regulations, at meetings of the ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC), which are held on a periodic basis, typically every three to four years. The Canadian Table is derived from the International Table and contains those radio services required to meet Canadian needs, among those allocated by the ITU, including the applicable international footnotes. This domestic table also specifies, by allocation and Canadian footnote, any additional provisions for use of those radio services in Canada. Industry Canada revises the Canadian Table on a periodic basis, normally following a WRC. WRC-12, which met from January 23 to February 17, 2012, in Geneva, Switzerland, adopted several changes to the frequency allocations in the International Table. The Conference dealt with issues concerning amateur, fixed, mobile, broadcasting, radiolocation, navigation, space science, broadcasting-satellite, mobile-satellite and the fixed-satellite services. The resulting changes to the International Table necessitate consideration of several domestic issues. Also, domestic requirements for other changes to the Canadian Table have emerged, and will be addressed as well. The remainder of this document discusses these issues and makes proposals for revisions to the Canadian Table. 3. Process Canada Gazette notice SMSE-004-13 invites public comments on the proposed revisions contained in this consultation paper. Following the review of comments received, the allocation decisions will be promulgated by the issuance of a revised edition of the Canadian Table. 1 Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations SMSE-004-13 4. Structure of the Document Section 7 of this consultation paper is divided into seven Parts that address the proposed changes to the Canadian Table consequential to the decisions made at WRC-12 and other domestic spectrum policy modifications or decisions. Parts A through F identify the related WRC-12 agenda items, whereas Part G proposes modifications to the Canadian Table not related to the outcome of WRC-12. 5. Conventions Used in the Document The proposals contained in this document are identified as modifications to the Canadian Table, last revised and published in December 2009 (The current version of the Canadian Table may be obtained from Industry Canada’s website at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf01678.html). For a better understanding of these proposals, refer to the most recent International Table, as found in the ITU’s Radio Regulations, Volume 1 (2008 Edition), Article 5, and the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012). Underlining When used in the Canadian Table, underlining proposes the addition of a radio service or footnote. It is also used in the text of Canadian footnotes to identify proposed additional text. Strikeout When used in the Canadian Table, strikeout proposes the deletion of a radio service or footnote. It is also used in the text of Canadian footnotes to identify proposed deleted text. 5.XXX This is the designation format of an international footnote. CXX This identifies a Canadian footnote. MOD This indicates an international footnote modified at WRC-12 or a Canadian footnote proposed for modification. These appear in both the Canadian Table and in the lists of footnotes. ADD This is used in a list of footnotes to indicate an international footnote created at WRC-12 or a proposed new Canadian footnote. ADD MOD This indicates the proposed addition of an international footnote to the Canadian Table as modified at WRC-12. SUP This is used in a list of footnotes to indicate an international footnote suppressed at WRC-12 or a Canadian footnote proposed for suppression. 2 Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations SMSE-004-13 6. Definitions The following is a list of terms and definitions that are relevant to the Canadian Table. These terms and definitions have been extracted from the ITU’s Radio Regulations, which should be consulted for a more comprehensive listing. 6.1 General Terms Administration: Any governmental department or service responsible for discharging the obligations undertaken in the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union, in the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union and in the Administrative Regulations. Allocation (of a frequency band): Entry in the Table of Frequency Allocations of a given frequency band for the purpose of its use by one or more terrestrial or space radiocommunication services or the radio astronomy service under specified conditions. This term also applies to the frequency band concerned. Allotment (of a radio frequency or radio frequency channel): Entry of a designated frequency channel in an agreed plan, adopted by a competent conference, for use by one or more administrations for a terrestrial or space radiocommunication service in one or more identified countries or geographical areas and under specified conditions. Assignment (of a radio frequency or radio frequency channel): Authorization given by an administration for a radio station to use a radio frequency or radio frequency channel under specified conditions. Radio: A general term applied to the use of radio waves. Radio Waves or Hertzian Waves: Electromagnetic waves of frequencies arbitrarily lower than 3 000 GHz, propagated in space without artificial guide. Radiocommunication: Telecommunication by means of radio waves. Terrestrial Radiocommunication: Any radiocommunication other than space radiocommunication or radio astronomy. Space Radiocommunication: Any radiocommunication involving the use of one or more space stations or the use of one or more reflecting satellites or other objects in space. Radiodetermination: The determination of the position, velocity and/or other characteristics of an object, or the obtaining of information relating to these