Radiocommunication Regulations

42 An individual may operate radio apparatus in the amateur radio service if the individual is the holder of one or more of the following certificates or licences:

• (a) an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification;

• (b) a Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate (Maritime);

• (c) a Radio Operator’s First Class Certificate;

• (d) a Radio Operator’s Second Class Certificate;

• (e) a Radiotelephone Operator’s General Certificate (Aeronautical);

• (f) a Radiotelephone Operator’s General Certificate (Maritime);

• (g) a Radiotelephone Operator’s General Certificate (Land);

• (h) a First-Class Radioelectronic Certificate;

• (i) a radio licence in the amateur radio service and an amateur radio operator authorization, issued by the responsible administration of a country other than Canada, if

  • (i) the individual is a citizen of that country, and

  • (ii) a reciprocal arrangement that allows similar privileges to Canadians exists between that other country and Canada; and

• (j) a radio licence for a radio station in the amateur radio service issued to a citizen of the United States by the Government of the United States.