Here is some information received via email. Nice to take some time and chat rather than ring up points in a contest. An Interesting read
Objective:
This 12-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a time dedicated to celebrating our CW and Bug key heritage. Participants are encouraged to get on the air and simply make enjoyable, conversational CW QSOs using a Bug style key as the sending instrument. There are no points scored in this event, and all who participate are winners.
The Russian government has indicated it will not renew the Voice of America licence for transmission on Russian local frequencies. For the entire story go to
Friday April 18th 2014 has been designated World Amateur Radio Day. Amateur Radio, Gateway to Wireless Communication is the theme of this years event. For more information go to
As Tropical Cyclone Ita impacts on far northern area of Australia, the Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network (WICEN) has declared a number of frequencies for health and welfare traffic including 7.088 MHz an 3.588 MHz, as well as 2m and 70cm
Dale McCarthy VK4DMC reports that at this point in time the cyclone has crossed the coast at Cape Flattery which is just north of Cooktown as a severe category 4 system.
Cooktown is experiencing very strong wind and heavy rain. The system will track south/west over the next 12 to 24 hours and possibly impact on the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas and Cairns before heading south towards Townsville.
Jim Linton VK3PC
Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee
Radio Amateurs of Canada would like to highlight Bill Hallett’s 100th birthday today and 70+ years of amateur radio involvement.
Bill VE6RQ is a RAC member as well as a Calgary ARA Life member. RAC also recognizes Bill’s generosity as being a multiple year contributor to the RAC Foundation as well.