Two reports regarding the Ft. McMurray fire of last year have been made public. Communications were an issue ! For more information go to
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KELOWNA BC – EOC 30 DAYS OPERATIONAL AS OF JUNE 7 2017
The Emergency Operations Centre in Kelowna has now been active for 30 consecutive days. In the last 30 days millions of dollars have been spent as a result of flooding. At this time the end does not seem near and the folks at the Centre will have more long days ahead.
Good luck to the entire staff involved in this event.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanagan-lake-steadies-1.4150747
Washington State Distracted Driving Law.
The US state of Washington passed an amended distracted driving law in May of 2017. This will come into effect in August of 2017. Ham radio is exempt from these new changes. To see the bill go to
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5289-S.PL.pdf
Radio Amateur Swap Canada
This site started at the end of 2016 and is all about moving used ham radio gear. Have a look at the site, it may be of interest to you
A Reminder to All….. Lightning Should Be Respected.
Attached is a story of a man in Victoria BC who was injured by lightning. Yet another example of why lightning should be respected.
PS After treatment the victim wanted to know where to buy a lottery ticket ! ! ! !
Canada C3: Coast to Coast to Coast
Ham Radio Aids in Sri Lanka Flooding
When flooding struck the nation of Sri Lanka amateur radio operators aided in communications. To read the whole story go to
Interested in Band Conditions . .?
The sites noted below will give you band conditions. One uses the tried and true methods, the other is a newer experimental site. See which one works for you.
http://www.voacap.com/p2p/index.html Established
http://www.bandconditions.com/ “HF Ionospheric Interferometry”
BC’s Distracted Driving Fines go UP June 1 2017.
The BC Government has let it be known enough is enough.. Distracted driving fines will be going up. Repeat offenders will definitely feel the pinch. I sure hope this helps the situation
Starting June 1, minimum distracted driving fine in BC will be $543
BC Hams might be a good idea to have a copy of the new regs in you vehicles. Remember DO NOT USE DTMF BUTTONS WHILE DRIVING ! ! !
Ham Radio Aids Vessel in Distress May 17 2017
The Maitime Mobile Service Net once again aided a vessel in distress. This time in the Sea of Cortez Mexico. To read the whole story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/maritime-mobile-service-net-relays-distress-call-crew-and-vessel-safe
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