After a sailboat hit a reef in the Pacific things deteriorated quickly. Luckily before the radios went under water some information was able to be passed. To read the whole story go to
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HAM RADIO AND THE SALVATION ARMY LOSE A TRUE FRIEND.
The founder of the Salvation Army Emergency Radio Network,
Pat McPherson, WW9E, is now a Silent Key.
To read more of his activities go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/satern-founder-pat-mcpherson-ww9e-sk
THE QUAKE COTTAGE SCHEDULE.
The Quake Cottage is an earthquake simulator. It is currently on the lower mainland of British Columbia and will soon be arriving on Vancouver Island. To see their schedule and learn more see the two sites below
EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD IS CHANGING..
An interesting article on the earths magnetic field from Spaceweather. Copied here for your information
EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD IS CHANGING: Anyone watching a compass needle point steadily north might suppose that Earth’s magnetic field is a constant. It’s not. Researchers have long known that changes are afoot. The north magnetic pole routinely moves, as much as 40 km/yr, causing compass needles to drift over time. Moreover, the global magnetic field has weakened 10% since the 19th century.
A new study by the European Space Agency’s
Fire Chief Darby Allen passes torch as Fort McMurray recovery efforts take centre stage May 12 2016
Chief Darby is finally getting some time off. He is truly a credit to his profession and there are not many who can put into words what he did,how he did it and the effort he put forth. Enjoy some time off Chief
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/fire-chief-darby-allen-passes-baton-as-fort-mcmurray-recovery-efforts-take-centre-stage
ARES FOLKS DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE TERMS MEAN?
Do you the definition of evacuation order, tsunami alert, flood watch ? The list below is even longer
The site below will give you the answers you need.
RADIO TRAFFIC IN THE STRAIT OF GEORGIA.
Effective today May 10th 2016 Comox Traffic will be moved to Victoria. A better idea from the Government of Canada. This a further consolidation of Cost Guard Radio Stations. Comox Traffic may still be contacted on Channel 71. For “eyes on” weather in northern Georgia Strait boaters will now have to rely on BC Ferries. Boaters who are hams may consider using the Island Trunk System to provide weather information to other ham boaters in the area. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NOTIFICATION REGARDING MMSI NUMBERS
P-0510(2016) COMOX MCTS
Area: VANCOUVER ISLAND
Type: GENERAL TYPE
Activated: 09/May/2016 23:20
MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT EFFECTIVE MAY 10 2016 ALL MARINE COMMUNICATIONS AND TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR COMOX WILL BE CONSOLIDATED TO VICTORIA MCTS. THERE MAY BE INTERMITTENT OUTAGES BETWEEN 0800-1400 PDT WHILE COMMUNICATIONS SITES ARE BEING TRANSFERRED TO VICTORIA.
THE MMSI FOR COMOX COAST GUARD RADIO WILL BE DISCONTINUED. VESSELS USING VHF DSC SHOULD NOW USE THE VICTORIA MMSI NUMBER 003160011.
ANY VESSELS OPERATING IN THE COMOX TRAFFIC ZONE WILL REPORT TO VICTORIA TRAFFIC ON CHANNEL 71 AND VICTORIA COAST GUARD ON CHANNEL 16 AND OTHER WORKING CHANNELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES ZONE REGULATIONS.
AMATEUR RESPONSE AND THE FORT MCMURRAY FIRE.
To read the report from the Alberta Section Manager of the Radio Amateurs of Canada go to
FT MCMURRAY UPDATE MAY 9 2016
Fire lines held in many areas most of the day. The wind came up in the evening. Ham Radio operations have been stood down. All the evacuees north of town have been moved south and that in itself is a huge accomplishment. There is still a long way to go in this fight. To the men and women fighting the fire, to the police and all those working to put an end to this event Stay safe.
The Ft Mc Murray Fire… one mans perspective
The following is a post from a ham who was literally in the thick of things during the initial phases of the massive fire. There will no doubt be some who complain about what happened; hind sight is always 20 20, but I think this post attests what many did when things needed to get done. At times THANK YOU just doesn’t seem to be enough.
Working with the logistics & infrastructure teams of the Regional Emergency Operation Center I have seen this disaster onfold from a unique vantage point. The Heroes of Fort McMurray are the RCMP, Bylaw Officers, Peace Officers, ESS and the Firefighters. Their work to ensure the preservation of life will never be forgotten by me, or the citizens of Canada.
Our Heroes are being led by an amazing leader, Darby Allen. I have watched, and listened, to this man conduct the operations for the last three days. I wish you could see how he brings out the best of those around him.
Darby deserves Canada’s highest order, the Order of Merit. Please share this and ask your MP to push for this nomination. The Queen will be proud to gift this merit to this amazing man from Birmingham.
The continuing battle against the fire, and it’s desire to consume Wood Buffalo, is surreal. The deck is stacked against the men and women fighting for the region. Your support is needed and greatly appreciated. Please contact the Red Cross or volunteer at the many reception centres that have opened their arms to the 88,000 displaced Fort McMurrians.