Coast Emergency Communications Association

The air traffic controllers had to abandon the tower after the recent earthquake. Their secondary location was also unavailable.  Like all good radio operators they didn’t quit, they adapted.  The article below from Alaska media is interesting

Continue reading “Radio Operators Don’t Quit…. they adapt”

The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association will hold an advanced radio course in January 2019. For all the information you need go to

https://wm-so.glb.shawcable.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en&id=545395&part=2

The annual RAC Winter Contest will be held Dec 29th 2018

https://wp.rac.ca/rac-canada-winter-contest-rules-2018/

If you live in BC here are some definitions the Government of BC uses in times of crisis or emergency. ARES leaders this is good information for public displays etc.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/definitions

The US FCC has found an unlicensed FM station in California. This station was being operated by a US Ham. To read more go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/california-radio-amateur-receives-notice-of-unlicensed-operation-from-fcc-1

The following appointment has been released by the Radio Amateurs of Canada

https://wp.rac.ca/neil-carleton-ve3nce-appointed-to-the-canadian-amateur-radio-hall-of-fame/

Thanks to all who participated in JOTA 2018. A reported 36% increase in participation. This is only good news for the hobby

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/jota-reports-36-growth-in-scout-participation

The following information has been received from the Salvation Army on their amateur radio response to the Alaska earthquake

Continue reading “Salvation Army SATERN Net Responds to the Earthquake”

Radio Relay International has established a response to the Alaska Earthquake

Continue reading “Radio Relay International and the Alaska Earthquake Nov 30 2018”

In view of the earthquake in Alaska today please ensure the frequency is clear before use.  I know they have a net control working 20m at this time (1400 hrs PST), and am not sure what else they have working.  As usual you cooperation is appreciated