Spectrum Management System Data

Spectrum Management System Information
  • Search results include broadcast stations.
    The broadcasting database files can be used to obtain additional broadcast station data.
  • Please note the following issues with the radio frequency search options:
    • Tx Effective Radiated Power (ERP) values in the search results are actually EIRP values for frequencies above 960 MHz.
    • Any reported values for Conformity to Frequency Plan, Rx Threshold Level for BER 10e-3 [dBW], and Station Location should be disregarded for Earth Station records.
 

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Data Upload:

Following the Decision on Amendments to Requirements for Spectrum Licensees to Submit Technical Information about Sites, ISED is introducing new requirements for the Spectrum Licence Site Data Upload.

The Department is offering a 6 month transition period, where licensees can provide their data in either the new required format, or the legacy format. Uploading data using either of these methods will satisfy the condition of your licence to provide data.

A notification will be placed on ISED’s webpage prior to the retirement of the Legacy Version, indicating when it will be retired. Licensees will also be notified by e-mail when this retirement will occur.


Spectrum Licence Site Data Upload in the New Version

The New Version is now available and incorporates new features, which require a different format for the uploaded file.

Use List of Spectrum Licence Site Data Uploads to upload Spectrum Licence Site Data in the New Version and consult How to Upload Spectrum Licence Site Data for instructions.


Spectrum Licence Site Data Upload in the Legacy Version

For the next 6 months, the Legacy Version of the Spectrum Licence Site Data upload will continue to be functional and accept data files. If you are accustomed to the familiar features of the Legacy Version, you can continue using it until it is retired.

For those looking to leverage the latest advancements and enhanced collaboration, we invite you to try out our New Version.

Use Upload of Technical Data for Stations Authorized by a Spectrum Licence to upload Spectrum Licence Site Data in the Legacy Version and consult How to Upload Spectrum Licence Site Data for instructions.

For more information, consult:

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  • The various search tools provide real-time access to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Spectrum Management System database.

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Data Download:

  • SMS Authorization Data Extract: 2024-03-05
 

The field descriptions apply to each of the service files and to the file that contains all the services.

  • 6 GHz Band Data Extract for AFC systems Daily

The 6 GHz Band Data Extract for AFC systems provides a snapshot of our data on the use of the 6 GHz band by fixed and radio astronomy services within Canada. This data is made available for the use of designated automated frequency coordination system administrators (AFCSAs) to identify spectrum that is available for use by standard-power radio local area network (RLAN) devices operating in the 5925-6875 MHz frequency band.

More information on the rules and policies for AFC systems is available on the Dynamic Spectrum Access page.

Download the data extract files from the list below:

Refer to the associated glossary for a description of the fields included in the data extract files.

Note: For questions or comments related to the 6 GHz Band Data Extract for AFC Systems, please contact dynamicspectrumaccess-accesdynamiqueauspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca.

  • White Space Data Extract Daily

The White Space Data Extract provides a snapshot of our data on the use of television broadcast spectrum within Canada. This data is made available for the use of designated white space database administrators (WSDBA) to identify spectrum that is available for use by white space devices.

More information on the rules and policies for White Space is available on the Dynamic Spectrum Access page.

Download the data extract files from the list below:

Refer to the associated glossary for a description of the fields included in the data extract files.

Note: For questions or comments related to the White Space Data Extract, please contact dynamicspectrumaccess-accesdynamiqueauspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca.

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