What else do I need to know when using licence-exempt radio devices?
It is important for current and prospective licence-exempt radio device users to be aware that although a radio licence may not be required, only those devices that comply with applicable technical standards, operational and regulatory requirements are permitted for sale and use in Canada. Devices manufactured for licence-exempt use in other countries often do not meet Canadian regulatory or technical standards and may, in fact, cause or receive radio interference. Licence-exempt devices must also comply with Industry Canada’s radio frequency exposure compliance standard RSS-102. For the purpose of regulating exposure to radio frequency fields, Industry Canada has adopted Health Canada’s Safety Code 6. Licence-exempt radio systems using antenna supporting structures may also be subject to other Industry Canada procedures, including CPC 2-0-03 and CPC 2-0-02. Industry Canada sets the technical standards and specifications for all licence-exempt radio devices to be used in Canada, and ca
