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INTRODUCTION

Amateur radio operators may establish their amateur radio stations anywhere in Canada. Installations may be subject to environmental and aeronautical assessments. There are no limitations as to the number of stations that may be established. Amateur radio operators who are holders of the Basic and Advanced qualifications may also install and operate: club stations automatic repeater stations (in band) transmitters or RF amplifiers that are neither professionally designed nor commercially manufactured for use in the amateur service remotely controlled fixed stations, including the use of radio links Click for audio comment

SUPPLEMENT

The 6 meter band has unique propagation characteristics that suit the operation of beacon stations. This band has the largest number of beacon stations operated by amateurs. Beacon stations transmit signals intended for one way communication. Six meter band enthusiasts monitor for these transmissions to help them determine whether or not sky wave propagation is possible to specific regions. The Northern California DX Foundation and the International Amateur Radio Union operate an International Beacon Network in certain HF bands. Search for NCDXF/IARU Beacon Network on the internet.

QUESTIONS

B-001-008-001.... Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Canada? anywhere in Canada anywhere in Canada during times of emergency only at the address shown on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada records anywhere in your callsign prefix area

B-001-008-002.... Which type of station may transmit one-way communications? beacon station repeater station HF station VHF station

B-001-008-003.... Amateur radio operators may install or operate radio apparatus: at any location in Canada only at the address which is on record at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada at the address which is on record at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and at one other location at the address which is on record at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and in two mobiles

B-001-008-004.... In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for receiving and automatically retransmitting radiotelephone communications within the same frequency band, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of: basic and Morse code qualifications basic and advanced qualifications basic qualification basic with Honours qualification

B-001-008-005.... In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for an amateur radio club station, the radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate , with a minimum of the following qualifications: basic and advanced basic with Honours basic basic, advanced and Morse code

B-001-008-006.... In order to install or operate a transmitter or RF amplifier that is neither professionally designed nor commercially manufactured for use in the amateur service, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of which qualifications: basic, advanced and Morse code basic and Morse code basic with Honours basic and advanced

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