Questions tagged [canada]
Questions specific to rules, regulations, and practices in Canada.
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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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Amateur Radio License: USA or Canada, does it matter?
I'm hoping to take the exam in the fall. My question is, does it matter whether I do so in the US or Canada?
I would like to operate the radio at my school in Canada, but I do get the chance to come ...
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What is the most common amateur identification practice for mobile US amateurs operating in Canada?
When a US Amateur operates in Canada, IT and Canadian regs permit some lattitude on their identification. I have read that some will prefix a "VE3" plus their own home callsign (Ontario, meaning 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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Does a person still need a ham radio license?
Way back when, if my recollection is correct, the requirement for using ham radio was to have a license and the required skill was some level of Morse code proficiency.
I have heard that Morse code ...
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