Amateur (Ham) Radio Frequency

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RADIO SPECTRUM ALLOCATIONS IN CANADA Iu64-47/2014-PDF

RADIO SPECTRUM ALLOCATIONS IN CANADA -PDF

This chart is based on the 2018 Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations, which was developed from decisions of World Radiocommunication Conferences, including WRC-15. The chart provides a graphic representation of Canadian electromagnetic spectrum allocations.

For further information on spectrum utilization or radio systems policy matters, contact the Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic development Canada, Ottawa (e-mail: ic.spectrumengineering-genieduspectre@canada.ca) or one of its offices listed in Radiocom Information Circular RIC-66.

Setup Your Radio For The ISS Crossband Repeater

Programming Your Radio For The ISS Crossband Repeater

ISS (listen) 437.800 MHz cross band FM repeater activated

The new crossband repeater on the ISS has an uplink frequency of 145.990 mHz and a downlink frequency of 437.800 mHz. In order to access the crossband repeater, it requires a 67 Hz tone on your radio. Also this is an FM repeater. The best way to handle doppler is to pre-program the frequencies into your radio

Is the ISS 437.800 MHz cross band Repeater activated?

Initial operation of the new radio system is in FM cross band repeater mode using an uplink frequency of 145.990 MHz with an access tone [CTCSS] of 67 Hz and a downlink frequency of 437.800 MHz.

As of September 2, 2020, the new FM Crossband repeater on board the International Space Station is activated. The System activation was observed at 01:02 UTC on September 2. Special operations will continue to be announced.

Ornge (formerly Ontario Air Ambulance Corporation)

Ornge (formerly Ontario Air Ambulance Corporation) is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation[2] and registered charity[1] that provides air ambulance and associated ground transportation services for the province of Ontario, under the direction of the province's Ministry of Health. The provision of ambulance services in Ontario is governed by the Ambulance Act, which states that the Minister of Health "has the duty and the power" to make sure Ontario is serviced by a "balanced and integrated system of ambulance services and communication services used in dispatching ambulances".[4] Its headquarters are in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Family Radio Service (FRS) Frequencies

Family Radio Service (FRS) Frequencies
FCC Creates New CB on 460 MHz Band

The FCC has created a new Citizens Band service in the 460 MHz band. It's called the Family Radio Service (FRS), and is designed to be an unlicensed, "Very Short Distance Two-way Voice Radio Service." The FCC Report and Order creating the service was released May 15th, and will become effective sometime in June (30 days after publication if the Federal Register).

The specifics:

FRS will permit handheld operation, with 1/2 watt ERP and "rubber-duck" type antennas only, on 14 frequencies in and around the GMRS radio service at 462 MHz. The exact frequencies are listed below.

No external antennas or amplifiers will be permitted.

To avoid interference with GMRS stations, FRS radios will be required to use only 2.5 kHz deviation, half the usual narrow-band FM deviation of 5 kHz. Transmit audio frequency response is limited to 3.125 kHz.

Frequency stability is tight as well -- transmitters must not drift more than plus or minus about 500 Hz (.00025%). You'll find typical ham radios on UHF up to 1000 Hz off frequency.

Subaudible tone and other selective calling methods are permitted. Autopatch or other telephone interconnect is prohibited.

Antennas must be an integral part of the radio, and must be vertically polarized. (I suppose that means you can't hold the radio sideways while transmitting?)

FRS is an unlicensed service, and there are almost no restrictions on the content of FRS communications.

The FRS channel frequencies are:

Pearson International Airport ATC Frequencies (CYYZ)

Frequency	Service	Transmitter Location

118.000	Tower - Backup	PIA Toronto
118.350	Tower - South	PIA Toronto
118.700	Tower - North	PIA Toronto
119.100	Ground - Center	PIA Toronto
121.650	Ground - North	PIA Toronto
121.900	Ground - South	PIA Toronto
122.075	South Apron - Terminal 1 except gates listed below - East Satellite Ramp - GTAA Hangar & Avitat Ramps	PIA Toronto
122.275	North Apron - Terminal 3 & T-3 Satellite - T-1 Gates 101>128 & 133,135,137,139,140,142 - IFT - Cargo West - Fedex	PIA Toronto
122.825	Apron - Backup	PIA Toronto
136.525	Apron Tow Coordinator	PIA Toronto
122.675	Emergency Services - Pilot to Fire Vehicle communications	N/A
120.825	ATIS - Primary	PIA Toronto
133.100	ATIS - Secondary	PIA Toronto
121.300	Clearance Delivery	PIA Toronto
132.800	Arrivals - 1	PIA Toronto
124.475	Arrivals - 2	PIA Toronto
125.400	Arrivals - 3	PIA Toronto
127.575	Departures	PIA Toronto
128.800	Departures	PIA Toronto
134.175	ILS Monitor	PIA Toronto
134.150	PAR Monitor	PIA Toronto
123.275	FSS - London Flight Information Centre (RCO)	PIA Toronto
121.500	International VHF Emergency Frequency	PIA Toronto
130.875	Hangar De-Icing Facility	PIA Toronto
131.175	Central De-Icing Facility	PIA Toronto
131.950	Central De-Icing Facility - Backup	PIA Toronto
131.375	Central De-Icing Facility	PIA Toronto
129.625	Central De-Icing Facility	PIA Toronto

ITU Table of Allocation of International Call Sign Series

International Call Sign Series

Prefix assignments by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

Call Sign Series	Allocated to
AAA-ALZ	United States of America
AMA-AOZ	Spain
APA-ASZ	Pakistan (Islamic Republic of)
ATA-AWZ	India (Republic of)
AXA-AXZ	Australia
AYA-AZZ	Argentine Republic
A2A-A2Z	Botswana (Republic of)
A3A-A3Z	Tonga (Kingdom of)
A4A-A4Z	Oman (Sultanate of)
A5A-A5Z	Bhutan (Kingdom of)
A6A-A6Z	United Arab Emirates
A7A-A7Z	Qatar (State of)
A8A-A8Z	Liberia (Republic of)
A9A-A9Z	Bahrain (State of)
BAA-BZZ	China (People's Republic of)
CAA-CEZ	Chile
CFA-CKZ	Canada
CLA-CMZ	Cuba
CNA-CNZ	Morocco (Kingdom of)
COA-COZ	Cuba
CPA-CPZ	Bolivia (Republic of)
CQA-CUZ	Portugal
CVA-CXZ	Uruguay (Eastern Republic of)
CYA-CZZ	Canada
C2A-C2Z	Nauru (Republic of)
C3A-C3Z	Andorra (Principality of)
C4A-C4Z	Cyprus (Republic of)

Table of International Call Sign Series (Appendix 42 to the RR)

Amateur Primary Exclusive 222-225 MHz
222.00 – 222.30	CW, SSB
222.00 – 222.05	EME Exclusive
222.05 – 222.10	CW
222.1	National CW Calling Frequency
222.10 – 222.275	SSB
222.2	National SSB Calling Frequency
222.275 – 222.30	Propagation Beacons
222.31 – 223.37	Repeater Inputs (Note 2)

50 – 54 MHz Spectrum allocated 4 MHz
Amateur Exclusive Primary
50.0 – 50.6	NARROW BAND MODES (SSB, AM )
50.0 – 50.050	CW / BEACONS / MOONBOUNCE
50.050 – 50.1	CW / BEACONS
50.1	CW CALLING FREQUENCY
50.1-50.6	SSB and AM MODES (BANDWIDTH less than or= 2.3 kHz)
50.105 – 50.115	DX WINDOW (LISTEN FOR DX HERE)(4)
50.110	DX WINDOW CALLING FREQUENCY (4)
50.125	NATIONAL SSB CALLING FREQUENCY
50.4	AM CALLING FREQUENCY

CB RADIO FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS

The CB Radio spectrum is broken up into 40 channels with CB frequencies ranging from 26.965 to 27.405 MHz. Channels are generally spaced 10 MHz apart. While these channels are open to everyone, some have commonly agreed upon purposes, which are noted in the table below. Examples include Channel 9 (reserved for emergency communications) and Channel 19, which is mostly used by truckers. If you want specific information or want to share messages on these channels, you are welcome to do so or just switch over for a listen. A fair warning though: truckers have their own handles and slang, and chatty visitors are not always welcome. So be prepared and know what you’re in for if you jump on 19 as an outsider.

ISS Voice Repeater is QRV

Thanks to some great work by the ARISS Team, a new Voice Repeater system is operating on the International Space Station! Here is the access information:

Mode: FM Voice
Uplink Frequency: 145.990 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
Downlink Frequency: 437.800 MHz