The following is a bulletin received from the Radio Amateurs of Canada
RAC would like to welcome Ernest Clintberg, VE6EC/VE6ECK, as our newly elected Director for the Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Region. Ernest was elected by the members of the region and will complete the remainder of a two-year term that started on January 1, 2016 and will end on December 31, 2017.
Continue reading New RAC Director for Alberta/NWT/NU Region..
ARES operators on both sides of the border have been holding simulated emergency tests in preparation for a very large scale event in June 2016. On April 12 2016 amateurs in British Columbia conducted their province wide test. Local testing is ongoing in many areas of BC. The test in June will be the largest simulated emergency test ever conducted in British Columbia. There will be more information posted as the event gets closer.
To see what happened in Washington state go to
The ARRL provides Amateur Radio equipment for loan to hams during times of disaster when on-site equipment has been damaged or compromised in a way that makes it inoperable. Below is a photo of an HF kit. To find out how this all works go to
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Here is a site that provides information on Tsunami response. Do you know the warning levels? Do you know the zone in which you live ? Check out this site
For an update go to http://www.arrl.org/news/lack-of-power-stymies-amateur-radio-post-quake-aid-in-ecuador
Ecuador is using 7060 for their emergency net. This frequency may change. In view of the earthquake and as a courtesy please always make sure the frequency is clear before you use it.
DXPEDITION AND RTTY OPERATORS PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION IN THE URL NOTED BELOW
All evacuation notices have been cancelled. Some alerts still in place. Monitor your local media.
NEW EVACUATION ORDER/ALERTS ISSUED 0600 APRIL 19 2016
https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-alert-south-taylor-hill-fort-st-john-issued-by-the-peace-river-regional-district-at-april-19/?WT.cg_n=HootSuite
ARES leaders….. are your plans up to date? How about your equipment, has it been checked lately?
On the evening of April 18th there were evacuations taking place in northern BC. Are you ready to respond if asked ?
http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/dmf-viewer/?siteid=5131184402955244847
http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-alert-charlie-lake-fort-st-john-issued-by-the-peace-river-regional-district-at-1040pm-april-18/
This week is designed to promote Tsunami awareness. Some questions that will spark conversation
Do you know your tsunami notification zone?
Do you know the recognized alert levels?
What should your immediate response be if a tsunami is triggered by an earthquake?
ARES FOLKS This may be a week to use in an effort to enhance your role in the event of a major event in BC. Below are some references that may be of assistance
This is not just a BC Event. Tsunami events are held worldwide. Here is a website
If you are interested in Emergency Communications and/or formal NTS traffic this site may be of interest to you. It is primarilyBritish Columbia focused, but has interesting information none the less
According to Radio Amateurs of Canada for the first 10 months of 2015 there were 1,125 new hams and 366 or 33% came from BC. Congratulations to the students, instructors and examiners.
On Tuesday April 12th 2016 Emergency Management British Columbia will be conducting a communications exercise from the Vancouver Island Region. While the primary focus will be on Vancouver Island Emergency Management Offices(Radio Rooms) from around the Province will be on the air. Various HF frequencies and bands will be in use as well as VHF and UHF frequencies. Both voice and digital activities are planned.The exercise is scheduled to end in the early afternoon. Every attempt has been made to avoid disruption to the various nets. These tests provide valuable training,resource development and emergency plan testing for the various emergency services.Your usual cooperation is very much appreciated.
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