Regulations, Part I: Radiocommunication Act and Radiocommunication Regulations.
Regulations, Part I: Radiocommunication Act and Radiocommunication Regulations.
Authority to make regulations governing radiocommunications is derived from:
key word: AUTHORITY. Countries administer radio within their borders and territorial waters. The Canadian parliament enacted the 'Radiocommunication Act' (a law). This law grants authority to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to regulate radio communications. That department then issues 'Radiocommunication Regulations' where services such as the "maritime service", the "aeronautical service" and the "amateur radio service" are defined.
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Authority to make "Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service" is derived from:
key word: AUTHORITY. Countries administer radio within their borders and territorial waters. The Canadian parliament enacted the 'Radiocommunication Act' (a law). This law grants authority to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to regulate radio communications. That department then issues 'Radiocommunication Regulations' where services such as the "maritime service", the "aeronautical service" and the "amateur radio service" are defined.
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The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is:
Transport-Canada [<1970] and Communications-Canada [1970-1993] HAVE looked after radio licences IN THE PAST. Countries administer radio within their borders and territorial waters. The Canadian parliament enacted the 'Radiocommunication Act' (a law). This law grants authority to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Industry Canada till 2015) to regulate radio communications. That department then issues 'Radiocommunication Regulations' where services such as the "maritime service", the "aeronautical service" and the "amateur radio service" are defined.
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The "amateur radio service" is defined in:
Countries administer radio within their borders and territorial waters. The Canadian parliament enacted the 'Radiocommunication Act' (a law). This law grants authority to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Industry Canada till 2015) to regulate radio communications. That department then issues 'Radiocommunication Regulations' where services such as the "maritime service", the "aeronautical service" and the "amateur radio service" are defined.
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What must you do to notify your mailing address changes?
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be notified WITHIN 30 DAYS of a change of address. (RBR-4, formerly RIC-2)
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An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:
Whenever a change of address is made:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be notified WITHIN 30 DAYS of a change of address. (RBR-4, formerly RIC-2)
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The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:
Station licenses used to be issued for a specific address. Keeping the Certificate at the address supplied to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is now the norm.
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The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate shall, at the request of a duly appointed radio inspector, produce the certificate, or a copy thereof, to the inspector, within ____ hours after the request:
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:
Station licenses used to be issued for a specific address. Keeping the Certificate at the address supplied to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is now the norm.
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Out of amateur band transmissions:
If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word "MAYDAY," what is this called?
key word: PRETEND. This becomes a 'false or fraudulent' distress signal. It is an offence punishable under the Radiocommunication Act.
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A person found guilty of transmitting a false or fraudulent distress signal, or interfering with, or obstructing any radio communication, without lawful cause, may be liable, on summary conviction, to a penalty of:
False distress signals and interference are punishable by a fine not exceeding $5000 or a prison term not exceeding one year OR BOTH. (Radiocommunication Act)
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What government document states the offences and penalties for non compliance of the rules governing radiocommunications?
Key words: OFFENCES and PENALTIES. Offences and their consequences are defined when a law is enacted by government; in this case, the Radiocommunication Act.
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Which of the following is not correct? The Minister may suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:
key word: NOT correct. The holder is always notified of a suspension or revocation. Except for failure to pay fees, license holders ARE given a chance to make representations. (Radiocommunication Act)
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
key words: DWELLING, NOT correct. A radio inspector may NOT enter a dwelling (house) without consent AND without a warrant. (Radiocommunication Act)
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What age must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification?
"There are no age or nationality restrictions to those who may take the examinations. Candidates must provide adequate photo identification to examiners prior to the examination." (RIC-3, Age and Nationality)
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Which examination must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?
Holders of which one of the following certificates may be issued an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate?
"Persons holding any of the following Canadian certificates may be issued an authorization to operate in the amateur radio service with the same operating privileges as the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Morse code and Advanced Qualifications: Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC), ..." (RIC-3, Certificate Equivalency and RIC-16)
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After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:
One Morse code qualification is available for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. It is:
The 12 and 15 words per minute Morse tests have long been discontinued. [ 15 w.p.m. discontinued in the 1990 Restructuration, 12 w.p.m. discontinued in May 2001. ]
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The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with the Basic Qualification is authorized to operate following stations:
Holder of radio authorization must limit his activities to services specified in the license. An Amateur Certificate is valid for Amateur bands only.
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What conditions must candidates to amateur radio certification meet?
"There are no age or nationality restrictions to those who may take the examinations. Candidates must provide adequate photo identification to examiners prior to the examination." (RIC-3, Age and Nationality)
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Radio apparatus may be installed, placed in operation, repaired or maintained by the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification on behalf of another person:
key words: ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON. Installing and operating a radio station on behalf of someone else can only be done if the other person has an Amateur Certificate. Allusion to the 'Advanced' qualification is a misleading clue.
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The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate may design and build from scratch transmitting equipment for use in the amateur radio service provided that person has the:
"Advanced Qualification: all amateur bands below 30 MHz, transmitter power of 1000 watts DC input, build and operate transmitting equipment, establish repeaters and club stations. Basic Qualification: all amateur bands above 30 MHz, power of 250 watts DC input, build and operate all station equipment, except for "home-made" transmitters. "Build" in the context of the Basic Certificate is limited to the assembly of commercially available transmitter kits of professional design." (RIC-3, Privileges and Restrictions)
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Where a friend is not the holder of any type of radio operator certificate, you, as a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, may, on behalf of your friend:
key words: FRIEND, NOT the holder of a certificate. Installing or operating a station on behalf of an unlicensed person is prohibited.
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A radio amateur with Basic and Morse code qualifications may install an amateur station for another person:
key words: FOR ANOTHER PERSON. Installing and operating a radio station on behalf of someone else can only be done if the other person has an Amateur Certificate. Allusions to qualification, power and bands are misleading clues.
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Which of these statements is not correct?
Key words: NOT CORRECT. "The Radiocommunication Regulations prescribe a fee of $20 for each examination conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada personnel. This fee is charged for each qualification being examined. Morse code sending and receiving are considered to be one examination. The same fees are applicable to re-examinations. Accredited examiners may not charge this fee; however, they may recover, from the candidate, the cost of administering an examination. There is no remittance, in whole or in part, of these costs to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, as the Radio Regulations prescribed fee applies only to examinations conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada staff." (RIC-1, Examination Fees)
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
Key words: NOT CORRECT. "Accredited examiners may not exempt a candidate from the requirement for an examination. However, in the following specific cases, accredited examiners may provide accommodated testing when a candidate is unable to complete an examination due to a physical disability." (RIC-1, Persons with Disabilities)
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The fee for taking examinations for amateur radio operator certificates by an accredited volunteer examiner is:
"The Radiocommunication Regulations prescribe a fee of $20 for each examination conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada personnel. This fee is charged for each qualification being examined. Morse code sending and receiving are considered to be one examination. The same fees are applicable to re-examinations. Accredited examiners may not charge this fee; however, they may recover, from the candidate, the cost of administering an examination. There is no remittance, in whole or in part, of these costs to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, as the Radio Regulations prescribed fee applies only to examinations conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada staff." (RIC-1, Examination Fees)
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The fee for taking amateur radio certificate examinations at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is:
"The Radiocommunication Regulations prescribe a fee of $20 for each examination conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada personnel. This fee is charged for each qualification being examined. Morse code sending and receiving are considered to be one examination. The same fees are applicable to re-examinations. Accredited examiners may not charge this fee; however, they may recover, from the candidate, the cost of administering an examination. There is no remittance, in whole or in part, of these costs to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, as the Radio Regulations prescribed fee applies only to examinations conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada staff." (RIC-1, Examination Fees)
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Which of the following statements is false?
"Candidates who have physical disabilities which prevent them from completing examinations in the normal manner should discuss their situation with their examiner to determine whether an accommodated testing procedure may be considered. The examiner may require that medical evidence from a practicing medical physician be provided. When a candidate fails a written examination because the language he or she normally uses is neither English nor French, or because academic limitations restrict the ability to read the questions properly, an oral examination may be given by the examiner". (RIC-3, Candidates)
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