QST author and keymaker Gerry Pittenger is a silent key. For more information go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/qst-author-cw-key-maker-jerry-pittenger-k8ra-sk
Monthly Archives: January 2014
JUST ANOTHER GENTLE REMINDER.
The winter weather in North America has been the topic of much conversation of late. If all this weather isn’t enough to make you work on you and the families emergency preparedness plans perhaps it would be helpful to read the article noted below. The reality is we need to be prepared. ARES units need to be ready to respond. If you are an ARES member you need to ensure your family is properly looked after before you respond. Planning will assist you with the ability to respond promptly.
Delta Amateur Radio Club Radio Course.
The Delta Amateur Radio Club has a radio course scheduled for April 2014. For dates, times and other information go to
LARGE CME HEADED OUR WAY -JAN 7TH 2014.
Read about one of the largest sunspots seen in years; indications are it could have an impact on earth. For all the details go to
Force 12 Antenna is now InnovAntennas
Force 12 Antenna has been acquired by InnovAntenna . They have moved production to Colorado. For more info go to
LARGE CME HEADED OUR WAY -JAN 7TH 2014
Read about one of the largest sunspots seen in years; indications are it could have an impact on earth. For all the details go to
W1AW IS ON THE MOVE JANUARY 8TH 2014
The ARRL is marking their 100th birthday with several events. One of these events is W1AW, a special call sign and movement of the call around the US. On Jan 8th 2014 the station will make a move. For all the details go to
AN EXAMPLE OF THE DAMAGE SOCIAL MEDIA CAN DO.
This article was originally printed last April. I don’t think much has changed in the interim and the article still makes some valid points
Those involved in emergency communications have long expressed concern about social media, both the good and bad. The issue of bad is one that has risen lately. The article below is an example. It once again demonstrates the need for accurate and timely information. This sometimes requires the ability to quickly react. Can your ARES unit react quickly enough to assist your Public Information Officer or Incident Commander ? Just some questions that need to be discussed during training sessions, BEFORE the incident occurs.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/23/tech/social-media/tweet-ripple-effect/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
*IARU President and RAC member appointed Queen Counsel.
The province of Alberta announced on December 31th, that Mr. Timothy
S. Ellam, VE6SH was one of the lawyers appointed to the province’s
Queen Council status. Mr. Ellam is the current IARU President and has
been a member of Radio Amateurs Canada for several years.
RAC President Geoff Bawden, VE4BAW on behalf of all members and
amateurs in Canada, extends his sincere congratulations to Tim Ellam
for this prestigious appointment.
The official Alberta Government announcement can be found here:
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=35624E35AE74D-B656-6B78-FBB2D96CAC768F80
Vincent Charron, VA3GX/VE2HHH
Director of Communications and Fundraising – Radio Amateurs of Canada
– communications@rac.ca
WHAT IS HAM RADIO ..?
Ever wonder what ham radio is all about ? How about one theory of where the term ham came from ? For these answers and more information go to