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Stay informed about the latest developments from Industry Canada's recent RABC quarterly meetings, including updates on published SRSPs, consultations on L-Band and 28 GHz frequencies, and other ongoing projects. Learn about upcoming decisions, technical rule reviews, and guidelines for microwave systems.
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Industry Canada Updates – Fixed RABC Quarterly Committee Meetings September 21, 2010 Toronto, Ontario
SRSPs • SRSP 301.4 published July 2010 • SRSP 310.5 published August 2010 • SRSP 314.5 proceeding with sign-off • Plan to update SRSP 310.7 • Consequential changes to December 2009 policy decision • Plan to update SRSP 301.7 • Non-substantive clarifications only
Consultations • L-Band • IC is waiting for results of compatibility testing by AMT and incumbents • 28 GHz • Comment period closed 28 July 2010 • Analyzing comments received • Next steps: IC decision, SRSP • 70, 80 and 90 GHz bands • IC consultation pending soon
Other projects in the works • Review of the technical rules for the 12.7 GHz VHCM band (SRSP 312.7) • Review of the technical rules for the 2.3 GHz WCS band (SRSP 302.3) • Guidelines on common technical issues for point-to-point microwave systems • Clarifications on: ATPC, adaptive modulation, etc. • We are also closely following the FCC backhaul consultation and potential implications for Canada (e.g. convergence with BAS, relaxed capacity limits in rural areas, relaxed antenna masks, adaptive modulation) • In many areas IC is ahead of the FCC