Thanks to all the members who turned out to participate in exercise Rescue on The Rock. A very large complex exercise that provided challenges. Great job by all involved.
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Press Release on Rescue on the Rock July 14/15 2018
The attached is a press release from Nanaimo Ground Search and Rescue on the planned activities of weekend of July 14 2018 on Vancouver Island. Although amateur radio is not specifically mentioned rest assured we will be there
https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/rescue-on-the-rock-brings-search-and-rescue-teams-together-in-nanaimo
Morse Code by Google !
Learn more about the Morse Code keyboard for android and ios at
https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/11/17561958/google-gboard-morse-code-communication-feature
July August 2018 TCA Will Be Late.
Issues have delayed the delivery of the July August 2018 edition of the Canadian Amateur Magazine
https://wp.rac.ca/delay-in-delivery-of-the-canadian-amateur-july-august-2018-tca/
JAPAN’S Floods July 2018
Some numbers from Japan and their recent flooding as a result of a typhoon. Numbers vary according to sources but here are some that are reported. These numbers are hard to imagine.
– 1.8 million ordered or urged to evacuate, more than 6% of the entire population
– 73,000 rescue personnel
– 126 killed,
– 11,200 households have no electricity, hundreds of thousands have no water
– 267,000 homes with water damage
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/07/09/national/west-japan-downpours-flooding-far-leave-88-dead-50-missing/#.W0OZN9JKjZY
Radio Amateurs of Canada Issues Statement on Tropical Storm Chris
Environment Canada has indicated the Maritimes will be taking a direct hit from Tropical Storm Chris on Wednesday July 11 2018.
ARES MODIFICATIONS COMING IN THE US.
ARES in the US will see some changes in training and reporting in the coming year. Online training and no paper reporting are included. To learn more go to
[RAC-Bulletin] July-August 2018 eTCA is now available..
The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the July-August 2018 TCA is now available for viewing or download.
For more information please visit: http://wp.rac.ca/digitaltca/
Table of Contents: https://wp.rac.ca/tca-contents-july-august-2018/
You must have a valid RAC membership to access this material. Please login with your primary call sign and existing password.
The print version is now being delivered.
Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director
RAC MarCom Director
Radio Amateurs of Canada Canada Day Contest July 1 2018
Are you interesting in participating in the RAC Canada Day Contest ? Here is all the information you need
2018 Field Day Information
If you are looking for any information regarding the 2018 Field Day event this site will probably have the information you are looking for. Enjoy Field Day