Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Queen Charlottes and Vancouver Island along with a large piece of southern BC. The links below will provide more information
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ARES GROUPS & CONTESTING
Did you ever think of having your ARES group enter a contest ? It would give practice operating equipment, work out shifts etc etc. There are contests every month. Just something to think about. For more ideas go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/putting-contesting-to-work-for-your-public-service-team
CONGRATULATIONS TO SURREY(BC) AMATEUR RADIO AND THE SURREY EMERGENCY PROGRAM AMATEUR RADIO GROUP.
The ARRL Field Day 2015 scores are in with the Surrey Amateur Radio Club and the Surrey Emergency Plan Amateur Radio group scoring first in the 3AB category
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED.
CECA AGM OCT 29TH 2015
On Thursday Oct 29th 2015 CECA held their Annual General Meeting after a volunteer appreciation event coordinated by the Nanaimo Regional District.
Thank you to all who served on the executive for the 2014/15 year and congratulations to those serving on the new executive. It looks like CECA will be have a busy fall and early winter this year with various events.
Ham Radio.. When All Else Fails
ALL HF FREQUENCIES HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO NORMAL USE..
All HF frequencies have been returned to their normal use. Several frequencies had been in use in Mexico for Hurricane Patricia. This issue is past, and thanks to all who kept the frequencies clear
146.520 SUBJECT TO RULE CHANGE JANUARY 1.2016.
As of January 1 2016 146.520 will be a permitted frequency to make contacts during contests. For the full release go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/use-of-146-52-mhz-fm-simplex-frequency-cleared-for-arrl-contests
Do you the Difference between a Hurricane, Cyclone and Typhoon. .?
Do you the difference between a Hurricane, Cyclone and Typhoon ? Really there is none. For a more complete description go to
IN BC THERE ARE SOME CHANGES FOR TRAVEL ON CROWN LAND.
If you travel on Crown land in an off road vehicle starting November 1 2015 those off road vehicles will have to be registered. Something to think about for SOTA, travel to repeaters or other events. For more information go to
MEXICO REQUESTS CLEAR FREQUENCIES FOR INCOMING HURRICANE PATRICIA.. PLEASE SEE TEXT
Emergency communications net have been or will shortly be established in Mexico in preparation for hurricane Patricia.
It is requested the following frequencies be kept clear except for emergency traffic 7.060 14.130 and 21.120. THERE IS A CONTEST ON THIS WEEKEND PLEASE KEEP THESE FREQUENCIES CLEAR.
For more information go to
VOTING DAY OCTOBER 19 2015.
Today is Voting Day.
Assume your responsibilities as a Citizen of Canada
VOTE