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INTRODUCTION

The definition of the amateur radio service is defined in the Radiocommunication Regulations. The definition is: "amateur radio service" means a radiocommunication service in which radio apparatus are used for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication or technical investigation by individuals who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest" Regulations pertaining to the amateur radio service are contained in the Radiocommunication Regulations and the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service (RBR-4). The authority to make regulations and standards is derived from the Radiocommunication Act. Industry Canada is the federal government department responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act. The authority to make regulations and standards is derived from this Act. In addition to Canadian Regulations, operation of radio equipment must be in accordance with the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union.

SUPPLEMENT

Federal government reorganizations occur from time to time. Today, Industry Canada is responsible for managing the radio spectrum in Canada. In the past, the radio spectrum was managed by Communications Canada (DOC) and Transport Canada (DOT). The Post Office was also involved for a short period of time, just before Communications Canada was created. Titles of Acts and Regulations also change. The Radiocommunication Act replaced the Radio Act and the Radiocommunication Regulations replaced General Radio Regulations Part I and Part II. The definition of "amateur radio service" adopted in Canadian regulations is identical to the definition adopted by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Download the "Standard for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service" RBR-4 from the internet at www.ic.gc.ca. This document was formerly known as RIC-2. You should become familiar with this document. Industry Canada's Amateur Radio Service Center is responsible nationally for all amateur radio matters. Correspondence and enquiries should be directed to: Amateur Radio Service Centre Industry Canada PO Box 9654 - Postal Station T Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6K9 Toll free: 888-780-3333 Fax: 613-991-5575 E-mail spectrum.amateur@ic.gc.ca

QUESTIONS

B-001-1-1.... Authority to make the "Radiocommunication Regulations" is derived from: the Radiocommunication Act the General Radio Regulations the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service the ITU Radio Regulations

B-001-1-2.... Authority to make "Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service" is derived from: the General Radio Regulations the Radiocommunication Act the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service the ITU Radio Regulations

B-001-1-3.... The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is: Transport Canada Industry Canada Communications Canada National Defense

B-001-1-4.... The "amateur radio service" is defined in: the Radiocommunication Act the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service the General Radio Regulations the Radiocommunication Regulations

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