Overview
The Radio Standards Specification RSS-133, Issue 7, establishes updated certification and licensing requirements for Personal Communications Service (PCS) equipment operating in the 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz frequency bands.
Effective July 24th, as published on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) website, this new specification mandates that PCS equipment must be certified as Category I and adhere to licensing requirements under the Radiocommunications Act.
A six-month transition period will follow the publication date, during which applications for certification under both RSS-133, Issue 7 and RSS-133, Issue 6, Amendment 1 will be accepted. After this transition period, only RSS-133, Issue 7 will be valid for new certifications. All PCS equipment manufactured, imported, distributed, leased, sold, or offered for sale in Canada must comply with RSS-133, Issue 7.
Key Updates
Key updates in this edition include:
- Revised maximum transmitter power requirements.
- Updated total radiated power (TRP) requirements.
- New definitions for critical terms, such as:
- Active Antenna System (AAS): A system where the amplitude and/or phase between antenna elements is dynamically adjusted.
- Base Station Equipment: Equipment providing connectivity and control to subscriber devices.
- Subscriber Equipment: Devices connecting users to base station equipment.
- Deletion of outdated sections.
Additionally, RSS-133, Issue 7 details new transmitter requirements including measurement methods, band plans, modulation types, frequency stability, transmitter output power, and limits on unwanted emissions.
Regulatory Impact
- Top Priority: Yes
- Type Certificate: Yes
- Spectrum Bands: No
- Import Changes HS Codes: No
- Standard Changes: No
- Product Changes: Yes
- Label Changes: No
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |