Winter Field Day will be the last weekend in January this year. For all the information you need to participate go to
2023 ARRL RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS
The ARRL is running a year long event to recognize volunteers and to try and interest folks in volunteering. To learn more go to
An Article on A Major Earthquake
An article on what happens next after a large earthquake hits BC. It will take a few minutes to read, but it is interesting
CECA Joins AREDN Network Oct 2022
Working in concert with members of the Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association an AREDN station was installed at the Gabriola Fire Department and became part of the AREDN network. More work will be done in the coming days to complete work on the roof. The station is operational and we are working on “proof of concept. ” The next step will be do we want to expand the network in our area of responsibility.
This is one more tool available during emergency/auxiliary communications,
CECA Members Participate in Ground Search and Rescue Open House
CECA members along with members of Civil Air Search and Rescue Association participated in the opening of the new Arrowsmith Ground Search and Rescue HQ at the Qualicum Airport Oct 1 2022. CECA members have assisted with the installation of radio equipment in the new mobile unit. CECA also provides radio operators in assist with searches.
Sunshine Coast Activates Emergency Operations Centre due to water shortage.
The drought has lowered water supply to the Sunshine Coast of BC to the point an Emergency Operations Centre has been activated. More information at
Ham Radio Aids Victims on Sanibel Island.
A fire fighter in Maryland used amateur radio to assist with the location and rescue of folks impacted by hurricane Ian. The information comes from FOX news and is found at the url below.
RADIO AMATEURS OF CANADA Making Changes Effective Jan 1 2023
From the ARRL Letter
The Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) have announced a realignment of their Field Organization resulting in the addition of a new section and name changes to several others effective January 1, 2023. This will result in the changes to ARRL contests that use ARRL/RAC sections as multipliers, including Field Day, ARRL November Sweepstakes, and 160-Meter contests.
The RAC Field Organization will be reorganized into the following sections effective January 1, 2023:
- Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)
- Nova Scotia (NS)
- Prince Edward Island (PE)
- New Brunswick (NB) – the Maritime Section (MAR) will be abolished.
- Quebec (QC)
- Ontario East (ONE)
- Golden Horseshoe (GH) – currently called Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- Ontario South (ONS)
- Ontario North (ONN)
- Manitoba (MB)
- Saskatchewan (SK)
- Alberta (AB)
- British Columbia (BC)
- Territories (TER) – Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut will be combined into one section.
Note that this change is forthcoming and will not impact the 2022 ARRL November Sweepstakes (CW/SSB) or 160-Meter Contests.
US Amateurs Get 60 day Waiver to support Hurricane Operations
The FCC has granted a 60 day waiver to allow higher baud rates (Pactor 4) at the request of the ARRL to assist in emergency /auxillary communications during Hurricane Ian
https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/amateur-radio-operators-help-prepare-for-ian
Please note
The FCC states: “The waiver is limited to amateur radio operators in the United States and its territories using publicly documented data protocols that are compatible with FCC rules, with the exception of the data rate limit waived here, for those directly involved with HF hurricane relief communications.”
Hurricane Watch Net is Active Sep 27 2022
The Hurricane Watch Net is currently active on 14.325and 7.268 MHz. Your usual cooperation is appreciated. More information may be found at
You must be logged in to post a comment.