This is a fun event. Stations along the famous US Route 66 will be on the air on the dates noted.  For more information go to

http://www.w6jbt.org/2013site/52/

http://www.w6jbt.org/2013site/operating-frequency-guidelines/

At first glance a US $14,000. fine seems a little heavy for a US CB operator. After reading the story you may change your mind. While $14,000 will not likely be the fine at the end of the day I think it safe to say this would get the operators attention.

http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-to-fine-cber-14-000-for-not-permitting-station-inspection

VE3CLQ, William Nangle of Kingston Ont., who is on holiday in BC will activate the Pt. Atkinson Lighthouse on Monday Sept 1,2014.  For all the information go to

http://ve3clq.blogspot.ca/

The state of Oregon is also concerned about an earthquake event. The url below will take you to a recent press release.   ARES coordinators, maybe this is a good time to review your plans and if you have anything new you may wish to try remember the BC Shakeout is coming in October 2014

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/08/napa.html

ARRL HQ will be closed on Monday SEPT 1, 2014.  For the full press release go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-headquarters-will-be-closed-on-labor-day-september-1

Pat Barkley , N9RV , will bring the editors desk for the National Contest Journal to Montana. For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/pat-barkey-n9rv-named-as-new-national-contest-journal-editor

The ballon launched in July continues to circle the earth. A simply constructed balloon has gone much further than anyone expected.  For the entire story go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/balloons-carrying-amateur-radio-payloads-still-circling-earth

The Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society will hold a basic radio course starting in mid September 2014. For  more information go to

http://www.cvars.com/

W1AW continues their rounds with the second visit to states.  The next move is August 27th, 2014.  Remember you can make a second contact with the state, check the rules (last paragraph)

http://www.arrl.org/centennial-qso-party

“The Secretary of Radio Amateurs of Canada Inc, hereby solicits nominations for the positions of Director for the Regions of Atlantic, BC/Yukon, Midwest and Ontario North/East (postal codes K and P). Elections for these positions will be held in October 2014 to take office January 1, 2015 for a two year term.”

Nominations and brief biographical sketch/CV must be received by the Secretary of RAC by Sept 2nd 2014:

Secretary -RAC

720 Belfast Rd. Unit 217

Ottawa ON K1G 0Z5