Environment Canada has issued wind warnings and a special weather statement for the south coast. In addition there is a typhoon headed for Alaska. ARES LEADERS winter is here, have you checked your plans, ensured your members are familiar with the plans ? Planning helps you to be part of the solution not the problem.
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc
http://abcnews.go.com/US/western-alaska-prepares-calm-typhoon-nuri/story?id=26713442
A group of elementary school students from Kamloops worked hard on their experiment, raised funds,did all the required paperwork and then watched it all go up in smoke when the NASA rocket blew up earlier this week. The science experiment dealt with the manufacture of crystals in space.
The lads have not given up, good luck to them in their future activities.
Also posted is an article about the loss of some US amateur payloads.
http://www.arrl.org/news/satellites-carrying-amateur-radio-payloads-amon
At the last AGM there were some changes in the leadership of CECA.. To view the new executive go to the CONTACT US on the front page. Congratulations and best wishes to the new executive.
My duties as Section Manger for the BC Yukon Section of the Radio Amateurs of Canada will come to an end November 1, 2014.
Having completed terms as both Section Traffic Manager and Section Manager I don’t think the average ham has any idea of the amount of volunteer work that goes on behind the scenes. Thanks to all that have served on the secretariat. Bill Foster, VE7WWW and Fred Orsetti, VE7IO have done an exemplary jobs that were very much appreciated. In addition, a special thank you to the editor of TCA for his help and patience. It has been interesting to say the least.
73 Paul VA7MPG
CQ has reversed an earlier policy decision with respect to Russian call signs being used in Crimea. For all the details go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/cq-reconsiders-its-policy-on-crimea-for-cq-sponsored-contests
he remains of tropical storm Ana will hit the coast today and Monday. Rainfall warnings, high stream advisories and wind are in the forecast for various coastal areas.
While this is not radio related it is, I think, a lot more important.
As of Tuesday Oct 21,2014 a rainfall warning is in effect for the Sunshine coast and Howe Sound with 60 mm of rain expected. This amount of rain can cause flash floods and dangerous road conditions. In addition winds of over 40 knots are expected in the southern portion of the Strait of Georgia. This is all expected in the next 24 hours.
ARES folks, it might be a good time to review your emergency plans before winter really gets going.
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc38
http://weather.gc.ca/marine/forecast_e.html?mapID=02&siteID=14305
The annual reminder for BC drivers to use winter tires and carry chains has come into effect. In addition on OCT 20 2014 increased penalties come into effect for those charged for distracted driving. Remember in BC only fixed radios in vehicles may be used while the vehicle is in motion. While amateurs enjoy an exemption under these conditions handhelds and portables DO NOT comply with the legislation. They can cost you $167.00 and three demerit points. Remember too in BC you must carry a copy of your Certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio with you in the vehicle if you have “ham plates” Check your registration.
A large Russian container ship has lost power off the Queen Charlotte Islands. The ship captain has been injured and removed by chopper. Winds and weather are not cooperating. 5 metre seas and deep water prevent anchoring. Rescue efforts continue