Amateur Radio Operators involved in ARES and Skywarm activated to assist during the recent heavy rains and flooding in Louisiana. To read about their “adventures” go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/ares-skywarn-volunteers-respond-to-heavy-rain-flooding-in-louisiana
Set to be launched in 2017 a new satellite will provide hams with a new avenue for communication during disaster operations. To read the full release go to
http://www.fema.gov/blog/2016-03-07/supporting-disaster-communications-space
This weekend, March 12/13, 2016 will see the start of Daylight Saving Time. Remember to turn your clock AHEAD one hour on Saturday night when you go to to bed.
How about checking the smoke detector batteries too
The storm hitting the BC coast has caused the activation of an EOC in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. There are also reports of a fatality
http://www.news1130.com/2016/03/10/delta-emergency-operations-centre/
http://www.delta.ca/your-government/news-events/news-releases/2016/03/09/storm-surge-in-delta
http://www.news1130.com/2016/03/10/storm-related-death-port-moody/
ARES folks, yet another reason to …”train for the worst and hope for the best.”
The comparisons between Victoria and Christchurch New Zealand just keep coming. One more comparison has just been added, the confirmation of a fault line very close to the city. To see the media report go to (sorry I can’t do anything about the commercial at the start)
ARES FOLKS. This is good information not only for your group,but for the public
http://tranbc.ca/2012/01/30/disaster-response-routes-do-not-use-in-case-of-emergency/?WT.cg_n=HootSuite#sthash.ZgJ7kslo.UBlouNDw.dpbs
Not once, but twice this 13 year old aced the FCC tests for a ham licence. To read the story go to
According to the US FCC the number of active ham licences in their database was 735,405. That is an increase of 9,130 over 2014. I wonder how we are doing in Canada ???
http://www.arrl.org/news/us-amateur-radio-numbers-continue-to-soar
Want to read how an ARES team pulled various parts together to aid others during the flooding in Mississippi ? Read the story at
The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association is pleased to announce that the next Basic Level Training Course for Amateur Radio Licenses will begin March 12 and 13 and continue each Saturday and Sunday until April 6, when exams willbe held. Continue reading NANAIMO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RADIO COURSE MARCH 12 2016