While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accessibility of this site, some content or services found here might be inaccessible to some visitors. In those circumstances, the contact information for someone who can assist you has been provided.

Who it's for

The Spectrum Direct site has been designed for two principal audiences:

  • Industry Canada clients applying for radiocommunication licences or broadcasting certtifications; and
  • clients, and members of the general public seeking to search the Industry Canada Assignment and Licensing System (ALS) database.

This audience can include managers, business owners, engineering and technical staff, clerical staff, and many other groups. Therefore, the information in this help file, while often technical in nature, has been written in an accessible manner suited to the diversity of the audience. Notwithstanding that, it is assumed that people visiting this site have a moderate level of knowledge and experience with radiocommunication principles and terminology.