Radio Standards Specification RSS-133, Issue 7
The Radio Standards Specification RSS-133, Issue 7, outlines the certification and licensing requirements for Personal Communications Service (PCS) equipment operating in the 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz frequency bands.
Key Points:
- Certification Requirements: Equipment must be certified as Category I.
- Licensing Requirements: Equipment is subject to licensing under the Radiocommunications Act.
- Effective Date: The standard will be effective upon publication on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) website which is July 24th, 2024.
- Transition Period: A six-month transition period will follow the publication date. During this time, certifications can be submitted under either RSS-133, No. 7 or RSS-133, No. 6, Amendment 1. After the transition period, only RSS-133, No. 7 will be accepted for new certifications.
Key Updates in RSS-133, Issue 7:
- Maximum Transmitter Power: Revised requirements.
- Total Radiated Power (TRP): Updated specifications.
- Definitions: Clarifications for terms such as:
- Active Antenna System (AAS): A system with dynamic adjustment of amplitude and/or phase between antenna elements.
- Base Station Equipment: Equipment providing connectivity and control to subscriber devices.
- Subscriber Equipment: Equipment connecting users to base station equipment.
- Deleted Sections: Certain sections have been removed to streamline the document.
- Transmitter Requirements: Detailed specifications including measurement methods, band plan, modulation types, frequency stability, transmitter output power, and limits on unwanted emissions.
For full compliance, ensure that all equipment manufactured, imported, distributed, leased, offered for sale, or sold in Canada aligns with the new standard by the end of the transition period.
Regulatory Impact:
- Top Priority: Yes
- Type of Certificate: Yes
- Products Changes: Yes
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Regulatory Impact
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