The annual RAC Winter Contest will be held on Dec 27th 2014.  For more information including times, and rules go to

https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/programmes/contests/files/2014%20Winter%20Contest%20Rules%20%20-%20English-French.pdf

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

This is the time of year to spend time with family and friends. That includes radio friends too!

We should also take a moment to think of, and thank, those in the military and the first responders who are always there for us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Five earthquakes off the north end of Vancouver Island should create some interest in emergency preparedness.  Are you ready?

http://www.cheknews.ca/five-quakes-12-hours-off-vancouver-island/

The annual RAC Winter Contest will be held on Dec 27th 2014.  For more information including times, and rules go to

https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/programmes/contests/files/2014%20Winter%20Contest%20Rules%20%20-%20English-French.pdf

This net will be held on DEC 23 and 24 2014.  Go to the website noted below for the frequency and times.      MERRY CHRISTMAS

http://pbcskywarn.angelfire.com/santa.htm

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 →

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

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

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 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.southgatearc.org/news/2014/december/super_typhoon_threatens_the_philippines.htm#.VIGztzHF8RR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/12/04/368415907/super-typhoon-hagupit-takes-aim-for-the-philippines

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