The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association will hold a radio course starting Feb 4 2017. For more information go to
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Amateur Radio And the CIA
Recently declassified documents from the CIA show an interest in ham radio around the world. To read more go to
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/search/site/amateur%20ham%20radio
WASHINGTON STATE GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT EARTHQUAKES.
The Governor of the State of Washington has formed a Cabinet Subcommittee to deal with the earthquake issue. For more information go to
https://medium.com/wagovernor/when-not-if-b16232019f32#.983z2btpn
FEMA Region 10 Testing Going Well
FEMA had another good test. A large involvement by the amateur community. To read more about this January test go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/fema-region-x-reports-another-successful-hf-interoperability-exercise
Campbell River Is Looking for Radio Operators
The local Campbell River newspaper has an article lamenting the lack of amateur radio operators. To read the article go to
Nevada ARES Gets A Rest
Nevada ARES Groups are getting a rest after a busy weekend. Heavy rains caused activation of several EOC’s and suppport services. To read more go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/nevada-ares-standing-down-as-flood-threat-abates
TCA Jan/Feb 2017 May Be Late in Arriving
The following bulletin was received from RAC on Jan 19 2017
RAC MarCom Director
Have An Old Cellphone ? Better read this from the Vancouver PD.
If you have an old cellphone laying about and are thinking in the event of an emergency you can always call 911 you may wish to review the site below from the Vancouver (BC) Police Department
http://mediareleases.vpd.ca/2017/01/05/what-network-is-your-mobile-phone-on/
FEMA Monthly Interoperability Tests in Region 10 to Use 60M
FEMA has announced monthly interoperability tests for Region 10 (Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Idaho. To learn more including times and frequencies go to
IT IS REMEMBRANCE DAY -LEST WE FORGET
Please take some time today to remember those lost, those injured, those serving and those retired from the Canadian Armed Fcrces and the RCMP. For those folks and their families today is a very special day . While the veterans are always out front , as they should be, often times the devotion of their families is not remembered.
Canadians are a special group. We live in the best country in the world. That did not happen by accident.
LEST WE FORGET