This net will be held on DEC 23 and 24 2014. Go to the website noted below for the frequency and times. MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Radio Amateurs of Canada Awards Scholarships DEC 7th 2014
Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce the granting of three academic scholarships for 2014.
The individual recipients are Ms. Sonja Andersson, VA7SAA who is attending British Columbia Institute of Technology, Mr. Russell Walter, VA3WTR who is attending Sheridan College, Institute of Technology, and Mr. Brad Lane, VE9BML, who is attending the University of New Brunswick. Continue reading Radio Amateurs of Canada Awards Scholarships DEC 7th 2014
YOUNGSTERS ON THE AIR (YOTA) IS ON THE AIR FOR DECEMBER 2014..
The first worldwide YOTA event is on the air. For more information including the exchange go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/december-is-youngsters-on-the-air-month
BC SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER REGULATIONS INCREASED.
The BC Government has amended their slow down and move over regulations to include more people. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in a ticket. Pay attention to the red light, blue light and yellow light. For more information go to
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2014TRAN0092-001829.htm
HAMS CONTINUE THEIR WORK IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Philippine Hams continue their work in the wake of the typhoon. Please ensure the frequency is clear prior to transmitting. For more information go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/philippine-hams-support-emergency-communication-for-typhoon-hagupit
IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE…IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE – TYPHOON HAGUPIT DEC 4 2014… updated 0530 PST DEC 5 2014
IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE is proper etiquette when you start to use a frequency. This protocol is probably more important than usual today and this weekend. ( DEC 5/6 2014) There is a very large storm, Super Typhoon Hagupit) moving toward the Philippines.This area has not yet fully recovered from the last major storm. With the contest season in full swing the last thing anyone wants to do is interfere with emergency communications.
With the contest season in full swing we may be in a rush and overlook some things, but please take that extra second this weekend to listen first. Once I learn what emergency frequencies will be used I will post them here
IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE
ONLY FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED THUS FAR IS 7095kHz
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/more-than-30-million-at-risk-i/38439268
http://news.yahoo.com/approaching-philippine-storm-brings-back-nightmare-063051855.html
IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE…IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE – SUPER TYPHOON HAGUPIT DEC 4 2014..
IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE is proper etiquette when you start to use a frequency. This protocol is probably more important than usual today and this weekend. ( DEC 5/6 2014) There is a very large storm, Super Typhoon Hagupit) moving toward the Philippines.This area has not yet fully recovered from the last major storm. With the contest season in full swing the last thing anyone wants to do is interfere with emergency communications.
With the contest season in full swing we may be in a rush and overlook some things, but please take that extra second this weekend to listen first. Once I learn what emergency frequencies will be used I will post them here
IS THE FREQUENCY IN USE
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/more-than-30-million-at-risk-i/38439268
http://news.yahoo.com/approaching-philippine-storm-brings-back-nightmare-063051855.html
SET HELD IN OREGON LAST WEEKEND.
On the weekend of Nov 22 2014 a simulated emergency test was held in the State of Oregon. Amateur Radio participated and to make it more realistic no one knew the scenario until the event started. Good practice
http://www.ktvz.com/news/amateur-radio-emergency-exercise-held/29947426#
DEC 15TH 2014 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A SPACE STATION CONTACT.
December 15th 2014 is the deadline for those wishing to apply to host an amateur radio contact with the International Space Station. For more information go to
RAC BULLETIN – Canadian Hall of Fame Appointments.
Don Dashney VE3RM (SK) and George Spencer VE3AGS (SK) appointed to Hall of Fame
The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame is pleased to appoint Don Dashney VE3RM (SK) of L’Orignal, ON and George Spencer VE3AGS (SK) of Jordan (St. Catherines), ON to the Hall of Fame for 2014. The families of the two appointees will receive this postumous award in early 2015. A summary of their contributions to amateur radio will be published in The Canadian Amateur magazine. Both appointees are Silent Keys.
The appointments are to recognize amateurs for outstanding achievement and for sustained service to amateur radio in Canada, or amateur radio at large. The Board of Trustees consists of an amateur radio representative from each province of Canada, appointed by the Directors of Radio Amateurs of Canada..
Ed Frazer VE7EF
Chair, Board of Trustees
Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
Radio Amateurs of Canada