Once again this year the Radio Amateurs of Canada will hold their Canada Day Contest on July 1 2019.
Once again this year the Radio Amateurs of Canada will hold their Canada Day Contest on July 1 2019.
Welcome to the July-August 2019 issue of The Canadian Amateur.
The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the July-August 2019 TCA is now available for viewing or download.
The print version is now being delivered.
To download your copy please visit: https://wp.rac.ca/digitaltca/
The following bulletin has been received from the ARRL
ARRL Bulletin 7 ARLB007
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT March 11, 2019
To all radio amateurs
SB QST ARL ARLB007
ARLB007 W1AW 2019 Spring/Summer Operating Schedule
Morning Schedule:
Time Mode Days
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1300 UTC (9 AM ET) CWs Wed, Fri
1300 UTC (9 AM ET) CWf Tue, Thu
Daily Visitor Operating Hours:
1400 UTC to 1600 UTC – (10 AM to 12 PM ET)
1700 UTC to 1945 UTC – (1 PM to 3:45 PM ET)
(Station closed 1600 to 1700 UTC (12 PM to 1 PM ET))
Afternoon/Evening Schedule:
2000 UTC (4 PM ET) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
2000 ” ” CWs Tue, Thu
2100 ” (5 PM ET) CWb Daily
2200 ” (6 PM ET) DIGITAL Daily
2300 ” (7 PM ET) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri
2300 ” ” CWf Tue, Thu
0000 ” (8 PM ET) CWb Daily
0100 ” (9 PM ET) DIGITAL Daily
0145 ” (9:45 PM ET) VOICE Daily
0200 ” (10 PM ET) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
0200 ” ” CWs Tue, Thu
0300 ” (11 PM ET) CWb Daily
Frequencies (MHz)
—————–
CW: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 50.350 147.555
DIGITAL: – 3.5975 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 50.350 147.555
VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 50.350 147.555
Notes:
CWs = Morse Code practice (slow) = 5, 7.5, 10, 13 and 15 WPM
CWf = Morse Code practice (fast) = 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 WPM
CWb = Morse Code Bulletins = 18 WPM
CW frequencies include code practices, Qualifying Runs and CW
bulletins.
DIGITAL = BAUDOT (45.45 baud), BPSK31 and MFSK16 in a revolving
schedule.
Code practice texts are from QST, and the source of each practice is
given at the beginning of each practice and at the beginning of
alternate speeds.
On Tuesdays and Fridays at 2230 UTC (6:30 PM ET), Keplerian Elements
for active amateur satellites are sent on the regular digital
frequencies.
A DX bulletin replaces or is added to the regular bulletins between
0000 UTC (8 PM ET) Thursdays and 0000 UTC (8 PM ET) Fridays.
Audio from W1AW’s CW code practices, and CW/digital/phone bulletins
is available using EchoLink via the W1AW Conference Server named
“W1AWBDCT.” The monthly W1AW Qualifying Runs are presented here as
well. The CW/digital/phone audio is sent in real-time and runs
concurrently with W1AW’s regular transmission schedule.
All users who connect to the conference server are muted. Please
note that any questions or comments about this server should not be
sent via the “Text” window in EchoLink. Please direct any questions
or comments to w1aw@arrl.org .
In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as
follows: Voice on the hour, Digital at 15 minutes past the hour, and
CW on the half hour.
FCC licensed amateurs may operate the station from 1400 UTC to 1600
UTC (10 AM to 12 PM ET), and then from 1700 UTC to 1945 UTC (1 PM to
3:45 PM ET) Monday through Friday. Be sure to bring your current
FCC amateur license or a photocopy.
The complete W1AW Operating Schedule may be found on page 93 in the
March 2019 issue of QST or on the web at,
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule .
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A contact on 2 metres spanned the Atlantic via FT 8. To learn more of the who what when and where go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/historic-2-meter-transatlantic-contact-reported
AS a result of causing interference on non ham bands a NJ Ham will have to pay a fine, surrender his licence and follow other conditions. To learn more go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-amateur-to-lose-license-as-part-of-enforcement-case-settlement
Over the weekend of June 15 2019 vandals cut wires etc and a radio tower came down. To read more go to
The ARRL has announced the following 2019 Field Day Schedule for W1AW
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/w1aw-announces-arrl-field-day-bulletin-schedule
When communications failed in Bonners Ferry Idaho it was local hams who kept communications going. A short article reports the story
https://www.bonnersferryherald.com/local_news/20190606/ares_save_the_day
The approaching field day is generating some media interest in ham radio, Here is one such article.
The Winlink team has made the following announcement
17 Meters added to the following Gateways that did not already have it, all modes.Frequencies are Center and update your channels lists or enter manually.
This increases the scan time so you may need to try a few connects to catch your desired frequency.
All gateways are Icom 7300 at 50 watts to OCF style antennas, and at government facilities with E-power.
YS1YS EL SALVADOR 18108.5
YN1SN NICARAGUA 18106.8
TI0BCR COSTA RICA 18107.3
HR0COP HONDURAS 18108.7
HI8COE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 18108.2