The Valley Radio Club will hold their Eugene area swap meet on April 22 2017 at the Red Cross Building in Eugene. For more information go to
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Emergency Communications Reportedly Linked to Increase of Hams in the US.
The Emergency Communications publication is suggesting the increase in hams in a result of heightened interest in ARES, To read the article go to
RADIO AMATEURS OF CANADA Sends a Director to VIMY RIDGE
RAC Ontario South Director Phil McBride and his wife have travelled to VIMY Ridge to participate in the celebrations. To read more go to
http://wp.rac.ca/rac-director-phil-mcbride-getting-started-at-tm100vimy/
Radio Amateurs Supporting Disaster Relief and Recovery Effort
For an update on amateur radio activities surrounding the Columbian Landslide go to
CHANGE OF SPECIAL EVENT CALL SIGN VIMY RIDGE..
VE100VMY APRIL 1-9 2017…
Did you know the Vimy Ridge submit in France is Canadian Soil ? A special event station will be held using the call sign VE100VMY from April 1-9-2017. Please go to ve100vimy.ca to learn more.
A Renewed Interest in a Victoria BC Fault Line
Researchers have found a fault line in Victoria BC that runs under the city. New information has shed some interest in this fault. To learn more go to
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 ! ! !
BC Ferries Would Not Do Well in An Earthquake
This article is good reminder, especially for ARES leaders, on what could happen to a critical piece of infrastructure.
RAC BULLETIN – DISTRACTED DRIVING MARCH 17 2017
The following bulletin has been issued by the Radio Amateurs of Canada
Radio Amateurs of Canada representatives in our regions often work to clarify regulations
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