Operating in Canda

[WX2CIB]

I am looking for rules and regulations about US amateurs operating in Canada. Any and all help will be appreciated. I am going to Canada for a family reunion in July. So I want to make sure I know the rules and regs. Thanks in advance.

 

[nd5y]

Canada - United States Reciprocal Operating Agreement

 

[WX2CIB]

That was a fast reply. Thank you so much.

 

[WX2CIB]

Another question in same subject

I will be operating in the providence of Ontario. Now which prefix would I use, VA3 or VE3? Does it matter? I couldn't find it on the link posted. Thanks again for any help.

 

[kc4jgc]

From the above link:

Under the terms of the agreement, the visitor must identify using his or her call sign followed by a call area suffix, e.g. VE3FRV/W9 or N9CFX/VE3.

You should ID on phone as "KD2BMU MOBILE (OR PORTABLE) VE3"; on CW or digital modes as
KD2BMU/VE3.

 

[mikewazowski]

I wouldn't bother with a prefix unless you really want to.

Industry Canada is much more lenient and seldom bother listening to amateur radio.

Come up, use your radio and enjoy.

 

[DaveNF2G]

I was under the impression that the identification protocol had been changed.

Correct ID for my station in Ontario, Canada, would be VE3/NF2G now, I believe.

 

[nd5y]

I was under the impression that the identification protocol had been changed.

Correct ID for my station in Ontario, Canada, would be VE3/NF2G now, I believe.

It only changed for reciprocal operation with other countries. Canada & USA have a separate agreement and the ID requirements did not change.

 

[mikewazowski]

Like I said (coming from an Canadian licenced amateur for over 25 years and a delegated examiner), come up, enjoy your stay and don't worry about id'ng.

Use your American callsign with or without a prefix and we'll happily talk to you either way.

Industry Canada couldn't care one way or the other.

 

[WX2CIB]

I'd like to thank all of you for providing me with the info. It is greatly appreciated.