The Capitol Regional District has published an informative booklet about the Tsunami.. what is it, how things happen. Might be a good reference book for the ARES folks. To see the information go to
RAC is pleased to announce the official Canadian implementation of the 472-479 kHz band. “Agreed to in 2012 at the World Radio Conference (WRC), and now approved in Canada this is more good news for Canadian amateur radio”, said enthusiastically Geoff Bawden, VE4BAW, and RAC President.
The New York City ARES teams were part of the communication group for the TD Bike Tour. Working out of the US Coast Guard Emergency Operations Centre and in concert with emergency services these folks provided valuable communication. For the press release go to
This is not radio,but we wouldn’t necessarily have radio if it weren’t for these folks. This is an opportunity to say THANK YOU to the men and women of the Canadian Forces
This is a good week to promote amateur radio in your community. ARES units, showcase your teams, equipment and capabilities. Hopefully after all the weather events this winter there will be more of an interest in emergency preparedness.
The ARES/RACES activation involving the mudslide at OSO Washington ended yesterday, April 30th 2014. There was some great work done during this activation which started on March 22 2014. Thanks to all the volunteers involved in this effort. For more details go to