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The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, an independent, public authority that regulates and supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada, has announced a revision to its policy for digital radio broadcasting, opening the door to the HD Radio system.
The commission commented in a public notice that it would be prepared to authorize services using in-channel, on-band/HD Radio technology for the AM and/or FM bands, if the Canadian Department of Industry authorizes services using the technology under the Radiocommunication Act, writes iBiquity Digital, the developer of HD Radio.
The commission added that an expedited process would be adopted for stations that propose to transmit a digital simulcast of their analog service.
The revision of the policy opens the door for HD Radio to reach Canada, according to iBiquity, and the HD Radio system is ideal for Canadian broadcasters and listeners, as stations - able to offer more than one programming stream without the need for more or different spectrum - will be able to offer their content in both French and English.
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