Health issues of a long time member of the AMSAT have forced changes to the board. For the full story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/amsat-s-g-gould-smith-wa4sxm-steps-down-from-amsat-board
Monthly Archives: March 2014
SPECIAL EVENT XM3C, XM3C Currrently in use
XM3C will be celebrating ARRL contests from 23 Feb until 25 March 2014. The use of XL3A marking the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Ontario Museum will end March 7th 2014
RAC supporting nomination of Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA for IARU Presidency
The Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) notes that the International
Amateur Radio Union (IARU), of which RAC is a member society, has
advised that Timothy S. Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA and Ole Garpstead, LA2RR,
have been nominated for president and vice-president, respectively,
for 2014-2019. They are currently serving a five year term in those
positions.
Their nomination is supported by the board of directors of the Radio
Amateurs of Canada and at the February 20th, 2014 board meeting the
board directed the president to vote by written ballot supporting the
reelection of these individuals. The new term begins May 9, 2014.
An international consultation produced no additional nominations for
these positions.
The IARU is the international association representing amateur radio
interests.
Geoff Bawden, VE4BAW
President and Chair RAC
WINTER IS STILL BEING WINTER… ARES MEMBERS IS YOUR VEHICLE PREPARED.
ARES members need to be able to respond. In addition to our radio equipment most of us will use our vehicles to get where we need to go. Is your vehicle winter ready? Here are some hints
http://tranbc.ca/2012/12/18/an-emergency-kit-show-and-tell-to-help-shift-into-winter/#101013
NTS TRAFFIC- THANK YOU NTS STATIONS
Just a thank you to section members who participate in the DRN7/2 Net. Amateurs from BC, Washington, Idaho,Montana and Oregon take part in nets twice a day to move NTS traffic. Traffic enters and leaves the NTS system through this net. In January 2014 over 350 pieces of traffic were moved.Thanks to all those involved for your time and effort.
Do You Understand HF Propagation Reports.
On the main page of this website is a HF Propagation Report. Do you know what it means? Do you know how/what the values represent ? The URL below will take you to a page that will explain the things you need to know. My compliments to Richard Corbell, VE2XIP, for an excellent description