technical requirements for radio systems operating in the

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SRSP-312.7 Issue 2

May 2020

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

Standard Radio System Plan

Technical Requirements for Radio Systems Operating in the Fixed Service, in the Band 12.7-13.25 GHz

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Preface

This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) replaces SRSP-312.7, issue 1. Issue 2 of SRSP-312.7 has been released to reflect policy changes in Canada Gazette notice SMSE-022-14, Decisions

on Spectrum Utilization Policies and Technical Requirements Related to Backhaul, released in December 2014. The following are the main changes:

1. New radio frequency (RF) channel arrangements and technical requirements for point-to-

point digital radio systems were added to allow backhaul applications in the frequency band 12.7-13.2 GHz.

2. The RF channel arrangements for very high capacity microwave (VHCM) and TV pick-

up systems were modified to reflect the technology evolution of these systems.

3. The antenna requirements for VHCM and TV pick-up systems were modified, while new antenna requirements for point-to-point digital radio systems were added.

4. Annex C was added to define areas for the implementation of geographical sharing

among point-to-point digital radio, TV pick-up, and VHCM systems.

5. Stylistic changes and improvements have been made throughout the document.

Issued under the authority of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

____________________________________ Martin Proulx Director General

Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch

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Contents

1. Intent ............................................................................................................................... 1

2. General ............................................................................................................................ 1

2.1 Definitions ................................................................................................................. 1

2.2 Licensing process ....................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Compliance of radio systems...................................................................................... 2

2.4 Resolution of interference conflicts between radio systems ........................................ 2

2.5 Spectrum sharing....................................................................................................... 2

2.6 TV studio-to-transmitter link radio systems ................................................................ 3

2.7 Geographical sharing between VHCM and point-to-point digital radio systems ........... 3

3. Related documents........................................................................................................... 3

4. Overview of the use of the band by the fixed service ......................................................... 4

5. Radio frequency (RF) channel arrangement description ..................................................... 5

5.1 RF channel arrangements for point-to-point digital radio systems ............................... 5

5.1.1 Branching or spur route channels ........................................................................ 6

5.1.2 Closed loops ....................................................................................................... 6

5.1.3 Assignment of frequencies .................................................................................. 6

5.1.4 Spectral efficiency............................................................................................... 7

5.1.5 Protection channels ............................................................................................ 7

5.2 RF channel arrangements for VHCM systems.............................................................. 7

5.3 RF channel arrangements for TV pick-up systems ....................................................... 8

6. Transmitter characteristics ............................................................................................... 8

6.1 Transmitter characteristics for point-to-point digital radio systems ............................. 8

6.2 Transmitter characteristics for VHCM and TV pick-up systems .................................... 9

7. Antenna characteristics ...................................................................................................10

7.1 Antenna characteristics for point-to-point digital radio and TV pick-up systems .........10

7.2 Antenna characteristics for VHCM systems................................................................12

8. Maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power ...........................................................14

9. Avoidance of the geostationary satellite orbit ..................................................................14

10. International coordination ...............................................................................................14

Annex A: Channel arrangement for VHCM systems..................................................................15

Annex B: Channel arrangements for point-to-point digital radio systems .................................18

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Annex C: Areas for implementation of geographical sharing among point-to-point digital radio,

TV pick-up, and VHCM systems ...............................................................................................21

Technical Requirements for Radio Systems Operating

in the Fixed Service, in the Band 12.7-13.25 GHz SRSP-312.7

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1. Intent

This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) states the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz by line-of-sight radio systems in the fixed service, namely:

point-to-point digital radio systems (12.7-13.2 GHz)

very high capacity microwave (VHCM) point-to-point systems used for the distribution of cable television (CATV) signals using digital modulation (12.7-13.2 GHz)

TV studio-to-transmitter links (12.7-13.2 GHz)

TV pick-up (13.15-13.25 GHz) This SRSP is intended to be employed in the design and specification of radio systems and

equipment, as well as in the technical evaluation of applications for new radio facilities or modifications to radio systems submitted in accordance with the current issue of Radio Standards Procedure RSP-113, Application Procedures for Planned Radio Stations Above 960 MHz in the Fixed Service.

This SRSP specifies equipment characteristics relating to efficient spectrum usage only and is

not to be regarded as a comprehensive specification for equipment design and/or selection.

2. General

This standard replaces SRSP-312.7, issue 1. Further revision of this SRSP will be made as required.

2.1 Definitions Channel spacing: Channel spacing, also known as bandwidth, is the frequency separation between centre frequencies of adjacent channels within the same channel plan.

Point-to-point digital radio system: A fixed radiocommunication system used to relay digital information directly between two fixed points, in both directions.

TV pick-up: A fixed radiocommunication system used for short-term per event operations between a remote television camera location and the studio. A TV pick-up may consist of a camera to transportable studio link and a transportable studio to TV broadcast studio link. TV studio-to-transmitter links (STL): A fixed radiocommunication system used to relay

television program material and related communications from the studio to the transmitter site of a television broadcast station. Very high capacity microwave (VHCM): A fixed radiocommunication system used for the

transmission of television and related audio signals using digital modulation for the purpose of CATV distribution.





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2.2 Licensing process

Existing radio systems operating in the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz, which were licensed as standard prior to the issuance of this SRSP, may continue to operate as standard. Extension or

expansion of these systems will be considered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) on a case-by-case basis. New systems deployed in the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz shall conform to the requirements of this standard.

2.3 Compliance of radio systems

Radio systems conforming to the technical requirements in this standard will be given priority in licensing over non-standard radio systems operating in this band.

The arrangements for non-standard systems are outlined in SP Gen, General Information Related to Spectrum Utilization and Radio Systems Policies.

The Geographical Differences Policy (GDP) guideline applies to the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz. The GDP incorporates some technical requirements that are applied in areas having certain levels of congestion, which are also further described in part B, section 1.6, Geographical Differences Policy Guideline , of SP 1-20 GHz, Revisions to Microwave Spectrum Utilization

Policies in the Range of 1-20 GHz. Even though a radio system conforms to the requirements of this SRSP, modifications may be required to the system whenever harmful interference, as defined in the Radiocommunication

Act, is caused. For point-to-point digital radio systems, the use of a two-frequency plan is required. Where reasonable justification is provided (e.g. where siting prevents adequate antenna discrimination),

extra frequencies may be used to resolve the problem, subject to the provisions of the GDP.

2.4 Resolution of interference conflicts between radio systems

When potential conflicts between radio systems cannot be resolved by the parties concerned, ISED should be advised. After consultation with these parties, ISED will determine the necessary modifications and schedule of modifications to resolve the conflict.

In cases of a potential interference conflict, ISED may require licensees and/or applicants to use a receiver with improved selectivity characteristics. 2.5 Spectrum sharing

It should be noted that the fixed service shares this frequency band with other services in accordance with the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations.

Notably, the frequency band also has a primary allocation for the fixed-satellite service (FSS) (Earth-to-space). Information on FSS earth stations transmitting in this band is available through ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website. Licensees and applicants for






https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-2/FullText.html

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-2/FullText.html

http://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf01678.html

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/home



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the deployment of fixed service and FSS earth stations shall coordinate their installations on a first-come first-served basis.

2.6 TV studio-to-transmitter link radio systems

Radio systems used for TV studio-to-transmitter link (STL) services are permitted in the band 12.7-13.2 GHz. All STL systems shall conform to the applicable provisions for point-to-point digital radio systems provided in this SRSP.

2.7 Geographical sharing between VHCM and point-to-point digital radio systems

Licensing of new VHCM systems is limited to geographical locations outside of the population

centres listed in table C1, annex C. On a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of ISED’s regional offices, ISED may consider the licensing of a new VHCM system that has the transmitter station (starting point) within and the receiver station (ending point) outside of the geographical areas listed in table C1, annex C, in order to consider systems that intend to serve a

remote area. Modifications to existing VHCM systems located within the population centres listed in table C1, annex C will also be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of ISED’s regional

offices. In addition, the 13.15-13.2 GHz portion of the band is shared on a geographical basis between point-to-point digital radio systems, TV STL, VHCM and TV pick-up. Within the population

centres listed in table C1, annex C, preference will be given to TV STL and TV pick-up systems over point-to-point digital radio and VHCM systems.

3. Related documents

The current issues of the following documents are applicable and available on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website, under Official publications:

Arrangement A Arrangement between the Department of Transport and the Federal

Communications Commission for the Exchange of Frequency Assignment Information and Engineering Comments on Proposed Assignments along the Canada-United States borders in certain

bands above 30 Mc/s

CPC-2-0-03 Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems

ICES-008 Cable Distribution Networks

RSP-113 Application Procedures for Planned Radio Stations above 960 MHz in the Fixed Service

SMSE-022-14 Decisions on Spectrum Utilization Policies and Technical

Requirements Related to Backhaul

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf01841.html














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SP Gen General Information Related to Spectrum Utilization and Radio

Systems Policies

SP 1-20 GHz Revisions to Microwave Spectrum Utilization Policies in the Range of 1-20 GHz

SP 3-30 GHz Revisions to Spectrum Utilization Policies in the 3-30 GHz Frequency

Range and Further Consultation

_______________________________ CPC – Client Procedures Circular

ICES – Interference-Causing Equipment Standard RSP – Radio Standards Procedure SMSE – Spectrum Management Spectrum Engineering SP – Spectrum Utilization Policy

4. Overview of the use of the band by the fixed service

A summary of the use of the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz by the fixed service is shown in figure 1. The 12.7 to 13.15 GHz portion of the band has point-to-point digital radio, TV STL,

and VHCM operations. The 13.15 to 13.2 GHz portion of the band has point-to-point digital radio, TV STL, VHCM, and TV pick-up operations. The 13.2 to 13.25 GHz portion of the band is used for TV pick-up operation only.

Figure 1: Utilization of the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz









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5. Radio frequency (RF) channel arrangement description

RF channel arrangements described in this section apply to point-to-point digital radio, VHCM, and TV pick-up systems. 5.1 RF channel arrangements for point-to-point digital radio systems

The channel plans defined in this standard provide for four different RF channel spacings. Channel pairs are provided with a common transmit/receive separation of 266 MHz.

The allowable channel bandwidths are:

less than or equal to 7 MHz

greater than 7 MHz and less than or equal to 14 MHz



7 MHz channel spacing

The centre frequencies of the 26 paired channels, which allow RF channel bandwidths less than

or equal to 7 MHz, are expressed by the following relationships: Lower half of the band An = 12747.5 + 7n for n = 1 to 26 Upper half of the band An′ = 13013.5 + 7n for n = 1 to 26

Where n is the channel number and An and An′ are the centre frequencies in MHz of the paired channels. The 26 centre frequencies for the paired channels are summarized in annex B, table B1.


The centre frequencies of the 13 paired channels, which allow RF channel bandwidths greater

than 7 MHz and less than or equal to 14 MHz, are expressed by the following relationships: Lower half of the band Bn = 12744 + 14n for n = 1 to 13 Upper half of the band Bn′ = 13010 + 14n for n = 1 to 13

Where n is the channel number and Bn and Bn′ are the centre frequencies in MHz of the paired channels. The 13 centre frequencies for the paired RF channels are summarized in annex B, table B2.



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The centre frequencies of the six paired channels, which allow RF channel bandwidths greater than 14 MHz and less than or equal to 28 MHz, are expressed by the following relationships:

Lower half of the band Cn = 12737 + 28n for n = 1 to 6 Upper half of the band Cn′ = 13003 + 28n for n = 1 to 6

Where n is the channel number and Cn and Cn′ are the centre frequencies in MHz of the paired channels. The six centre frequencies for the paired RF channels are summarized in annex B, table B3.


The centre frequencies of the three paired channels which allow RF channel bandwidths greater than 28 MHz and less than or equal to 56 MHz are expressed by the following relationships:

Lower half of the band Dn = 12723 + 56n for n = 1 to 3 Upper half of the band Dn′ = 12989 + 56n for n = 1 to 3

Where n is the channel number and Dn and Dn′ are the centre frequencies in MHz of the paired channels. The three centre frequencies for the paired RF channels are summarized in annex B, table B4.

5.1.1 Branching or spur route channels

The frequencies assigned to a main route system should be reused on the branching or spur routes where possible. The siting of repeater stations should be planned with this requirement in mind to ensure sufficient antenna discrimination at the branch-off angle.

5.1.2 Closed loops

When point-to-point digital radio systems form a closed loop, such systems shall be designed to consist of an even number of hops to permit the use of two frequency plans.

5.1.3 Assignment of frequencies

New radio systems should normally use the lowest available frequency pair that can be

successfully coordinated. However, due to varying conditions and circumstances across Canada, ISED’s regional offices may assign frequencies using a procedure different from the one described above, at their own discretion.



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5.1.4 Spectral efficiency

a. The point-to-point digital radio systems submitted for licensing shall meet a minimum

spectral efficiency of 3.0 bits/s/Hz on a single polarization in a bandwidth corresponding to the channel spacing.

b. In moderately congested and highly congested areas, systems submitted for licensing

shall have a minimum spectral efficiency of 4.4 bits/s/Hz within the RF channel bandwidth on a single polarization.

c. In the case of systems using adaptive modulation to maintain link availability during deep

fading conditions, the spectral efficiency level may be temporarily lowered for a short period of time, provided that the link is designed to meet the minimum spectral efficiency

requirements specified above.

5.1.5 Protection channels

a. One paired protection channel may be permitted for systems with more than one paired

working channel in normal congestion and uncongested areas.

b. Protection channels for radio systems operating in moderately congested and highly

congested areas are not permitted.

c. Quad-path diversity (the use of frequency diversity and space diversity on the same path) applications will be considered on a hop-by-hop basis to solve special propagation problems.

5.2 RF channel arrangements for VHCM systems

The RF channel arrangements for VHCM systems are described in annex A.

Assignment of frequencies

Applicants are required to submit a detailed technical analysis to substantiate the number of individual RF channels required for the VHCM system, including technical information on the

CATV signals supported by the VHCM system.

Spectral efficiency

VHCM systems submitted for licensing shall meet a minimum spectral efficiency of 3.0 bits/s/Hz using a single polarization.



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5.3 RF channel arrangements for TV pick-up systems

There are four RF channels available in the band 13.15-13.25 GHz for TV pick-up as follows:

Channel Centre frequency

1 13212.5 MHz 2 13237.5 MHz

3 13162.5 MHz 4 13187.5 MHz

The RF channel bandwidth for TV pick-up systems shall be less than or equal to 12 MHz.

Requests for channel bandwidths greater than 12 MHz but less than 25 MHz shall require sufficient technical justification from the applicant and will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the ISED’s regional offices.

TV pick-up users will share the channels allocated to this service. They will co-ordinate their use on an event basis. TV pick-up operations, fixed or mobile (land, water or airborne), are expected to be on a short-duration per event basis. Permanent links are not allowed.

6. Transmitter characteristics

The transmitter characteristics described in this section apply to point-to-point digital radio, VHCM and TV pick-up systems.

6.1 Transmitter characteristics for point-to-point digital radio systems

The transmitter power delivered to the antenna input shall not exceed 10 watts (+10 dBW) per RF channel.

In the case of systems using automatic transmit power control (ATPC) to maintain link availability during deep fading conditions, the maximum transmitter power at the antenna port may be temporarily increased by a value corresponding to the ATPC range, up to a maximum 10 watts. In addition, the maximum e.i.r.p. limits indicated in section 8 of this document shall be

met at all times.

Frequency stability

The centre frequency of the emission shall be maintained within ±0.005% of the assigned or

reference frequency.



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Emission limits

a. In any 4 kHz band, where the centre frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more than 50% up to and including 250% of the authorized bandwidth, the mean

power of emission shall be attenuated below the mean output power of the transmitter in accordance with the following equation.

A = 35 + 0.8 (P - 50) + 10 log10 B

where A = attenuation (in dB) below the mean output power level

P = percent removed from the centre frequency of the assigned RF channel B = authorized bandwidth (in MHz) Notes: 1. In no case shall the attenuation be less than 50 dB.

2. Attenuation greater than 80 dB or to an absolute power of less than -13 dBm/MHz is

not necessary.

b. In any 1 MHz band, where the centre frequency is removed from the assigned frequency

by more than 250% of the authorized bandwidth the mean power of emission shall be

attenuated by 43 + 10 log 10 (mean output power in watts) dB or 80 dB, whichever is the lesser attenuation.

6.2 Transmitter characteristics for VHCM and TV pick-up systems

The transmitter power delivered to the antenna input shall not exceed 10 watts (+10 dBW) per RF channel.

Frequency stability

The centre frequency of the emission shall be maintained within ±0.005% of the assigned or reference frequency.

Emission limits

All significant emissions from the transmitter, including at least 99% of the transmitted power, shall be contained within the authorized bandwidth.



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7. Antenna characteristics

The antenna characteristics described in this section apply to point-to-point digital radio, VHCM and TV pick-up systems. 7.1 Antenna characteristics for point-to-point digital radio and TV pick-up systems

a. The co-polarized radiation pattern envelope in the horizontal plane of the antenna shall

remain within envelope B shown in figure 2 and table 1, for both vertical and horizontal

polarizations.

b. For new radio systems in moderately congested or highly congested areas, the co-polarized radiation pattern envelope in the horizontal plane of the antenna shall remain within envelope A shown in figure 2 and table 1, for both vertical and horizontal

polarizations. In addition, the maximum antenna gain shall be greater than or equal to 40 dBi.

c. The use of co-channel dual polarization (CCDP) is both permitted and encouraged by

ISED as a measure of increasing capacity while minimizing the need for additional spectrum.



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Figure 2: Minimum antenna characteristics for point-to-point digital radio systems

operating in the band 12.7-13.2 GHz and TV pick-up systems operating in the

frequency band 13.15-13.25 GHz

Note: In the case of antenna gains of 41.5 dBi and 35 dBi, the antenna radiation pattern envelopes A and

B of this standard are respectively aligned with the Class 3 specifications prescribed by the European

Telecommunications Standards Institute standard ETSI EN 302 217-4 V2.1.1 (2017-05), Fixed Radio

Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 4: Antennas.

https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/302200_302299/30221704/02.01.01_60/en_30221704v020101p.pdf




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Table 1: Minimum antenna characteristics for point-to-point digital radio systems

operating in the band 12.7-13.2 GHz and TV pick-up systems operating in the frequency

band 13.15-13.25 GHz

Azimuth in degrees

from the main lobe Antenna directivity in dB down from the main lobe

Envelope A Envelope B 0 0 0

5 0 0

5 -21.5 -15

20 -33.5 -27

70 -46.5 -40

100 -66.5 -60

180 -66.5 -60

7.2 Antenna characteristics for VHCM systems

a. In geographical locations outside of population centres listed in table C1, annex C, the

co-polarized radiation pattern envelope in the horizontal plane of the antenna shall remain within envelope D shown in figure 3 and table 2, for both vertical and horizontal polarizations. In addition, the maximum antenna gain shall be greater than or equal to

47 dBi.

b. In geographical locations where the transmitter station (starting point) is within and the receiver station (ending point) is outside of population centres listed in table C1, annex C, the co-polarized radiation pattern envelope in the horizontal plane of the antenna shall

remain within envelope C shown in figure 3 and table 2, for both vertical and horizontal polarizations.

c. The use of CCDP is both permitted and encouraged by ISED as a measure of increasing

capacity while minimizing the need for additional spectrum.



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Figure 3: Minimum antenna characteristics for VHCM Systems operating in the band

12.7-13.2 GHz

Note: In the case of antenna gains of 50 dBi and 41.5 dBi, the antenna radiation pattern envelopes C and

D of this standard are respectively aligned with the Class 3 specifications prescribed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute standard ETSI EN 302 217-4 V2.1.1 (2017-05), Fixed Radio

Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 4: Antennas.





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Table 2: Minimum antenna characteristics for VHCM systems operating in the band 12.7-

13.2 GHz

Azimuth in degrees

from the main lobe

Antenna directivity in dB down from the main lobe

Envelope C Envelope D 0 0 0

5 0 0

5 -30 -21.5 20 -42 -33.5

70 -55 -46.5

100 -75 -66.5

180 -75 -66.5

8. Maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power

The maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) from the antenna of a point-to-point digital radio transmitter shall not in any case exceed +50 dBW per RF channel.

The maximum e.i.r.p. from the antenna of a VHCM transmitter shall not in any case exceed +55 dBW per RF channel.

The maximum e.i.r.p. from the antenna of a TV pick-up transmitter shall not in any case exceed +45 dBW per RF channel.

9. Avoidance of the geostationary satellite orbit

As far as practicable, sites for transmitting terrestrial stations in the fixed service, employing

maximum values of e.i.r.p. exceeding +45 dBW in the frequency band 12.7-13.25 GHz, should be selected so that the direction of maximum radiation of any antenna will be at least 1.5o away from the geostationary-satellite orbit, taking into account the effect of atmospheric refraction. Note: ITU-R Recommendation SF.765 provides guidance on calculating the intersection of radio-relay

antenna beams with orbits used by space stations in the fixed-satellite service.

10. International coordination

Stations operating in the band 12.7-13.25 GHz near the Canada-United States border are subject

to the provisions of Arrangement A, Arrangement between the Department of Transport and the Federal Communications Commission for the Exchange of Frequency Assignment Information and Engineering Comments on Proposed Assignments along the Canada-United States borders in certain bands above 30 Mc/s.

https://www.itu.int/rec/R-REC-SF.765/en







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Annex A: Channel arrangement for VHCM systems

VHCM systems shall use channels spaced at 6 MHz (see table A1), corresponding to VHF television channelling on cable systems in accordance with ICES-008.

Table A1: Channel arrangement for VHCM (80 channel systems)

CATV channel VHF boundaries (MHz) Microwave boundaries (MHz)

2 54 60 12700.5 12706.5

3 60 66 12706.5 12712.5

4 66 72 12712.5 12718.5

PILOT 72 76 12718.5 12722.5 5 76 82 12722.5 12728.5

6 82 88 12728.5 12734.5

FM1 88 94 12734.5 12740.5

FM2 94 100 12740.5 12746.5

FM3 100 106 12746.5 12752.5

FM4 106 108 12752.5 12754.5

AUX1 108 114 12754.5 12760.5

AUX2 114 120 12760.5 12766.5 A 120 126 12766.5 12772.5

B 126 132 12772.5 12778.5

C 132 138 12778.5 12784.5

D 138 144 12784.5 12790.5

E 144 150 12790.5 12796.5

F 150 156 12796.5 12802.5

G 156 162 12802.5 12808.5

H 162 168 12808.5 12814.5 I 168 174 12814.5 12820.5

7 174 180 12820.5 12826.5

8 180 186 12826.5 12832.5

9 186 192 12832.5 12838.5

10 192 198 12838.5 12844.5

11 198 204 12844.5 12850.5

12 204 210 12850.5 12856.5

13 210 216 12856.5 12862.5 J 216 222 12862.5 12868.5

K 222 228 12868.5 12874.5




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L 228 234 12874.5 12880.5

M 234 240 12880.5 12886.5

N 240 246 12886.5 12892.5

O 246 252 12892.5 12898.5

P 252 258 12898.5 12904.5

Q 258 264 12904.5 12910.5

R 264 270 12910.5 12916.5 S 270 276 12916.5 12922.5

T 276 282 12922.5 12928.5

U 282 288 12928.5 12934.5

V 288 294 12934.5 12940.5

W 294 300 12940.5 12946.5

AA 300 306 12946.5 12952.5

BB 306 312 12952.5 12958.5

CC 312 318 12958.5 12964.5 DD 318 324 12964.5 12970.5

EE 324 330 12970.5 12976.5

FF 330 336 12976.5 12982.5

GG 336 342 12982.5 12988.5

HH 342 348 12988.5 12994.5

II 348 354 12994.5 13000.5

JJ 354 360 13000.5 13006.5

KK 360 366 13006.5 13012.5 LL 366 372 13012.5 13018.5

MM 372 378 13018.5 13024.5

NN 378 384 13024.5 13030.5

OO 384 390 13030.5 13036.5

PP 390 396 13036.5 13042.5

QQ 396 402 13042.5 13048.5

RR 402 408 13048.5 13054.5

SS 408 414 13054.5 13060.5 TT 414 420 13060.5 13066.5

UU 420 426 13066.5 13072.5

VV 426 432 13072.5 13078.5

WW 432 438 13078.5 13084.5

XX 438 444 13084.5 13090.5

YY 444 450 13090.5 13096.5

ZZ 450 456 13096.5 13102.5



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AAA 456 462 13102.5 13108.5

BBB 462 468 13108.5 13114.5

CCC 468 474 13114.5 13120.5

DDD 474 480 13120.5 13126.5

EEE 480 486 13126.5 13132.5

FFF 486 492 13132.5 13138.5

GGG 492 498 13138.5 13144.5 HHH 498 504 13144.5 13150.5

III 504 510 13150.5 13156.5

JJJ 510 516 13156.5 13162.5

KKK 516 522 13162.5 13168.5

LLL 522 528 13168.5 13174.5

MMM 528 534 13174.5 13180.5

NNN 534 540 13180.5 13186.5

OOO 540 546 13186.5 13192.5 PPP 546 552 13192.5 13198.5



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Annex B: Channel arrangements for point-to-point digital radio systems

Channel arrangement centre frequencies for point-to-point digital radio systems are listed in the tables below.

Table B1: Centre frequencies for 7 MHz channel spacing

Channel Lower channel centre

frequency (MHz)

Upper channel centre

frequency (MHz)

A1 / A1' 12754.5 13020.5

A2 / A2' 12761.5 13027.5

A3 / A3' 12768.5 13034.5

A4 / A4' 12775.5 13041.5

A5 / A5' 12782.5 13048.5

A6 / A6' 12789.5 13055.5

A7 / A7' 12796.5 13062.5

A8 / A8' 12803.5 13069.5

A9 / A9' 12810.5 13076.5

A10 / A10' 12817.5 13083.5

A11 / A11' 12824.5 13090.5

A12 / A12' 12831.5 13097.5

A13 / A13' 12838.5 13104.5

A14 / A14' 12845.5 13111.5

A15 / A15' 12852.5 13118.5

A16 / A16' 12859.5 13125.5

A17 / A17' 12866.5 13132.5

A18 / A18' 12873.5 13139.5

A19 / A19' 12880.5 13146.5



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A20 / A20' 12887.5 13153.5

A21 / A21' 12894.5 13160.5

A22 / A22' 12901.5 13167.5

A23 / A23' 12908.5 13174.5

A24 / A24' 12915.5 13181.5

A25 / A25' 12922.5 13188.5

A26 / A26' 12929.5 13195.5



frequency (MHz)


frequency (MHz)

B1 / B1' 12758 13024

B2 / B2' 12772 13038

B3 / B3' 12786 13052

B4 / B4' 12800 13066

B5 / B5' 12814 13080

B6 / B6' 12828 13094

B7 / B7' 12842 13108

B8 / B8' 12856 13122

B9 / B9' 12870 13136

B10 / B10' 12884 13150

B11 / B11' 12898 13164

B12 / B12' 12912 13178

B13 / B13' 12926 13192



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frequency (MHz)


frequency (MHz)

C1 / C1' 12765 13031

C2 / C2' 12793 13059

C3 / C3' 12821 13087

C4 / C4' 12849 13115

C5 / C5' 12877 13143

C6 / C6' 12905 13171



frequency (MHz)


frequency (MHz)

D1 / D1' 12779 13045

D2 / D2' 12835 13101

D3 / D3' 12891 13157



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Annex C: Areas for implementation of geographical sharing among point-to-point

digital radio, TV pick-up, and VHCM systems

Table C1 lists medium and large population centres with population greater than 30,000, as reported by the Statistics Canada 2016 Census Program. The Boundary files for population centres can be downloaded from the Statistics Canada website.

The precise application of geographical sharing requirements outlined in this SRSP, specifically near and around population centres listed in table C1, shall be made at the discretion of the ISED’s regional offices, on a case-by-case basis.

Table C1: Listing of medium and large population centres

No. Code Name Province

1 100792 St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador

2 110159 Charlottetown Prince Edward Island

3 120348 Halifax Nova Scotia

4 130305 Fredericton New Brunswick

5 130539 Moncton New Brunswick

6 130734 Saint John New Brunswick

7 240063 Beloeil Quebec

8 241177 Châteauguay Quebec

9 240176 Chicoutimi - Jonquière Quebec

10 240240 Drummondville Quebec

11 240328 Granby Quebec

12 240396 Joliette Quebec

13 240547 Montréal Quebec

14 240616 Ottawa-Gatineau (Quebec part) Quebec

15 240685 Québec Quebec

16 240709 Rimouski Quebec

17 240834 Saint-Hyacinthe Quebec

18 240836 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec

19 240842 Saint-Jérôme Quebec

20 240971 Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Quebec

21 240750 Shawinigan Quebec

22 240758 Sherbrooke Quebec

23 240770 Sorel Quebec

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24 240953 Trois-Rivières Quebec

25 240987 Victoriaville Quebec

26 350061 Belleville Ontario

27 350087 Bowmanville Ontario

28 350092 Brantford Ontario

29 350167 Chatham Ontario

30 350205 Cornwall Ontario

31 350314 Georgetown Ontario

32 350343 Guelph Ontario

33 350349 Hamilton Ontario

34 350399 Kanata Ontario

35 350415 Kingston Ontario

36 350419 Kitchener Ontario

37 350463 Leamington Ontario

38 350480 London Ontario

39 350532 Milton Ontario

40 350595 North Bay Ontario

41 350609 Orangeville Ontario

42 350610 Orillia Ontario

43 350614 Oshawa Ontario

44 350616 Ottawa-Gatineau (Ontario part) Ontario

45 350636 Peterborough Ontario

46 350737 Sarnia Ontario

47 350739 Sault Ste. Marie Ontario

48 350788 St. Catharines-Niagara Falls Ontario

49 350799 St. Thomas Ontario

50 351020 Stouffville Ontario

51 350897 Stratford Ontario

52 350904 Sudbury Ontario

53 350935 Thunder Bay Ontario

54 350944 Toronto Ontario

55 351528 Welland-Pelham Ontario

56 351032 Windsor Ontario

57 351039 Woodstock Ontario

58 460091 Brandon Manitoba



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59 461036 Winnipeg Manitoba

60 470478 Lloydminster (Saskatchewan part) Saskatchewan

61 470549 Moose Jaw Saskatchewan

62 470678 Prince Albert Saskatchewan

63 470698 Regina Saskatchewan

64 470738 Saskatoon Saskatchewan

65 480003 Airdrie Alberta

66 480115 Calgary Alberta

67 480252 Edmonton Alberta

68 480292 Fort McMurray Alberta

69 480336 Grande Prairie Alberta

70 480467 Lethbridge Alberta

71 480478 Lloydminster (Alberta part) Alberta

72 480523 Medicine Hat Alberta

73 480694 Red Deer Alberta

74 480780 Spruce Grove Alberta

75 591048 Abbotsford British Columbia

76 590119 Campbell River British Columbia

77 590177 Chilliwack British Columbia

78 590207 Courtenay British Columbia

79 590397 Kamloops British Columbia

80 590403 Kelowna British Columbia

81 591560 Mission British Columbia

82 590568 Nanaimo British Columbia

83 590632 Penticton British Columbia

84 590679 Prince George British Columbia

85 590973 Vancouver British Columbia

86 590983 Vernon British Columbia

87 590984 Victoria British Columbia

88 591021 White Rock British Columbia

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