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US Permanent Resident operating in Canada
I am a US Permanent Resident with an Extra-class license from the FCC. I'm looking to operate when I visit Canada, but everything I'm seeing on the ARRL and RAC sites specifies Citizen.
Are there ...
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Operating on the US-Canada Border
How would one identify if one were operating from a location directly on the US/Canada border? Wxxxx/VEx or Wxxxx?
How about POTA? If I were to operate a POTA twofer on the boundary at the border of ...
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6.765 - 6.795 MHz ISM band for prototype testing
Not strictly a ham radio question, but I figure this is the most knowledgable community to ask. This question pertains to Canada, specifically.
If I were wanting to build a prototype for a commercial ...
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In Canada, if I want to use DMR encryption on ham radio, how should I share my encryption key?
In Canada, one is permitted to "use a code or cipher that is not secret" on amateur radio.
(See: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-96-484/FullText.html under "...
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In Canada, does a person need to be licensed to buy amateur radio equipment?
I have studied for and am ready to take my amateur radio license test but there are currently no licensed instructors available in my region to administer the test. Can I start acquiring ham radio ...
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What frequencies in 118–173 MHz can I transmit on without a license in Canada?
I have a Kenwood TM-261. It has the frequencies from 118 to 173 MHz. What frequencies can I transmit on without a licence?
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How can a ham from a non-CEPT country operate in Canada?
Long time maritime operator now semi-retired and messin' about with radios. Family in NL and want to bring my little QRP 40-meter rig this summer. I'd like to operate in Canada, specifically VO1 while ...
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Are any handsets compliant with Canadian regs usable on both 2M amateur and 2M commercial bands? Is this even possible?
It is rumoured that radio handsets are sometimes used in Canada on 2-metre amateur bands without being certified with Industry Canada. Some of those sets may be modified or reprogrammed to operate on ...
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What are FCC/Industry Canada certification requirements for amateur radio related products?
I know for part 15 licensed devices, there's special FCC certification, and something similar on the Canadian side. What about for amateur radio transmitters? They follow part 97 laws, and it's the ...
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Would I be able to legally operate this FM transmitter without a license in Canada?
I've been looking into FM transmitters, and I've found one that I think I may use. The transmitter is based off of the KT0803L integrated circuit (http://radio-z.ucoz.lv/kt_0803/KT0803L_V1.3.pdf). The ...
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In Canada do I need an Advanced license to use a DVAP?
In Canada do I need an Advanced license to use a D-Star DVAP hotspot?
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Can club stations register callsigns on the D-Star network?
Some of the members at my local radio club are interested in working with D-Star. Since the equipment is very expensive, it was proposed that the club purchase and operate one rig collectively. Is ...
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Can unlicensed users operate at a Canadian club station?
I am a radio amateur licenced in Canada and a member of a local club station. At a recent meeting, someone asked me whether they could operate at the station if they did not have a radio licence. I am ...
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Does a Canadian amateur radio operator’s certificate expire?
I obtained my Canadian Basic with Honours certificate in the late 90's and haven't done much with it since. Was looking to get back into the hobby.
Has my certificate expired? Do I need to take the ...
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