Seattle Emergency Preparedness Folks will be hold a simulated emergency test as part of the follow up to the Cascadia Rising Event held last Spring. To learn more go to
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Special Weather Statement for BC Issued July 30 2017
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for eastern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. To read the statement go to
https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=4138&alert_code=SPS
Washington State New Distracted Driving Law – A Sudden Change.
The State of Washington had introduced new distracted driving legislation that was to take effect in January 2018. The new effective date was July 23 2017. Operation of ham radio is still legal, but to see the changes go to
RAC BULLETIN on the Canada 150 Awards
On July 23 Radio Amateurs of Canada issued a bulletin with regard to the Canada 150 Awards. Please note that Fred Orsetti, VE7IO, is the BC Contact should you wish to operate a station in BC.
Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio offers Advanced Course
The Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society will hold an advanced radio course starting July 18 2017. The cost of the course…… it’s free. For more information go to
http://www.cvars.com/docs/Advanced%20Ham%20Course%20poster1.July-August%202017.pdf
W1AW 2017 FIELD DAY SCHEDULE
The ARRL has announced the W1AW Field Day schedule. To see the schedule go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/w1aw-announces-field-day-bulletin-schedule-1
Tsunami Hits Greenland June 18 2017
There has been death and destruction in Greenland after a tsunami struck a village on Greenland’s west coast. For more information go to
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/tsunami-waves-hit-greenland-1.4166406
A News Article on Ham Activities in Puget Sound Washington….
A positive media report on amateur radio activities in Puget Sound area of Washington State. To read more go to
RAC CANADA DAY CONTEST JULY 1 2017.
Happy 150th Canada
The site below will take you to all the information you need to participate in the RAC Canada Day Contest
http://wp.rac.ca/rac-canada-day-contest-rules-2017/
Will the Build of the US First Responders Broadband Network Changes ARES …?
To read one man’s opinion of how this new US Nationwide First Responder System will work go to