The RAC Report

The following are selected excerpts from the RAC News pages where additional and updated news may  be found.

Contravention of the Radiocommunication Act 
from Industry Canada Web Site
http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf05400e.html  

Following an investigation by Industry Canada, Burnaby Radio Communications Ltd. pleaded guilty before the Court in Burnaby on February 7th, 2001, to an infraction under the provisions of section 10(1)(d) of the Radiocommunication Act.

This infraction involved the modification and programming of amateur radio apparatus to operate outside the authorized frequency limits allocated to this type of equipment.

The court levied a $500 fine against Burnaby Radio Communications Ltd.

The potential for harmful interference caused by the operation of radio equipment on frequencies other that those authorized by Industry Canada is a serious concern.

Any contravention of the provisions of the Radiocommunication Act or its regulations constitutes an offence and is subject to legal sanctions provided by the Act.

For more information contact:
Jonathan Corris
Spectrum Management Officer
Lower Mainland District Office
604-930-8691 ext. 126

Industry Canada has requested that all amateurs check their information and report any errors or omissions to the Industry Canada Amateur Radio Service Centre at the phone numbers or addresses listed below.  Clubs should verify the currency of the information for their club station sponsor and report any changes.