After a marathon of work caused by a storm named Dorian the Hurricane Watch Net has stood down. Thank you to all who participated in this event.

https://www.hwn.org/

The site below will provide you with some interesting information as you work through your emergency power needs

http://www.ad7fo.com/media/EmPower.pdf?fbclid=IwAR35E-mroKnYWRN7oCgWyh94CT4njR__m9yoqXEDnZCuFRg14KZ2IguMdT0

Winlink has reviewed and updated their frequently asked questions page. While this is done regularly the document was revised at the end of August 2019.

https://winlink.org/content/winlink_faq_august_30_2019_revised_frequently_asked_questions

The Salt Spring Amateur Radio Society will hold a basic radio course starting on Sept 14 2019. For more information go to

http://www.ssiarc.ca/courses.php

The use of Pactor 4 to support Hurricane emergency communications has been extended until Sept 13 2019

Part of the order reads as follows

7. We conclude that granting the requested waiver is in the public interest.  Hurricane Dorian has caused (and is likely to continue to cause) substantial damage in the southeast United States, and communications services will be disrupted. See, e.g., FCC Chairman Pai Issues Update on Hurricane Dorian Preparation Efforts (Sept. 2, 2019), https://www.fcc.gov/document/chairman-pai-issues-update-hurricane-dorian-preparation-efforts; see also Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Extends the Disaster Information Reporting System for Hurricane Dorian, Public Notice, DA 19-876 (PSHSB Sept. 4, 2019).  Thus, to accommodate amateur radio operators assisting in the recovery efforts, we grant ARRL’s waiver request until September 13, 2019.  The waiver is limited to amateur radio operators using PACTOR 4 emissions in the continental United States who are directly involved with HF hurricane relief communications.  Grant of this waiver is without prejudice to the resolution of the pending rulemaking proceeding.8. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), and section 1.925 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.925, the Emergency Request for a Temporary Waiver of Section 97.307(f) of the Commission’s Rules filed by the American Radio Relay League, Inc. on September 1, 2019 (as amended on September 5, 2019), IS GRANTED as set forth above.
9. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to sections 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR §§ 0.131, 0.331.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Scot Stone Deputy Chief, Mobility Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Environment Canada issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement this morning for Atlantic Canada and Southern Quebec and it has been provided below. I will monitor its progress during the coming days and provide updates.

Operators are advised to prepare their homes for high winds and rain and, when able, to monitor local repeaters, the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Emergency Centre of Activity Frequencies and the Hurricane Watch Net to provide local information.

Stay tuned to this website and to our social media sites for more information.

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Environment Canada Tropical Cyclone Information Statement:

https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html

8:27 AM ADT Friday 06 September 2019

Tropical cyclone information statement for:

New Brunswick:

·      Acadian Peninsula

·      Fredericton and Southern York County

·      Fundy National Park

·      Grand Lake and Queens County

·      Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County

·      Kent County

·      Kouchibouguac National Park

·      Miramichi and area

·      Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

·      Oromocto and Sunbury County

·      Saint John and County

·      St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County

·      Stanley – Doaktown – Blackville Area

·      Sussex – Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County

Newfoundland and Labrador:

·      Cartwright to Black Tickle

·      Eagle River

·      Newfoundland

·      Norman Bay to Lodge Bay

·      Red Bay to L’Anse-au-Clair

·      Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Québec – south:

·      Anticosti

·      Blanc-Sablon

·      Chevery

·      Îles-de-la-Madeleine

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A Hurricane watch is in effect for all of Nova Scotia. Tropical storm watches are in effect for southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands and western Newfoundland.

According to the latest forecast guidance, the most likely track projection brings Hurricane Dorian south of the Maritimes on Saturday, pushing through eastern Nova Scotia Saturday night, and then over the eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence waters or western Newfoundland by Sunday morning.

Severe winds and torrential rain will have major impacts for southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Western Newfoundland, and the Quebec Lower North Shore. Large waves are expected for the Atlantic coasts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and for eastern portions of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Finally, storm surge, combined with large waves and pounding surf, may give flooding for parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and the Magdalen Islands.

For the complete statement please visit:

RAC news post: https://www.rac.ca/environment-canada-issues-statement-on-hurricane-dorian/

Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ractweets

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radioamateurscdn/

Doug Mercer, VO1DM CEC
RAC Vice-President and Community Services Officer
Emergency Coordinator IARU Region 2

The Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Riverview, New Brunswick just outside of Moncton. The AGM event will be hosted by the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club and will be held in conjunction with its Annual Fleamarket, which is being held at the same location. All RAC members are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting.
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 1 pm (Atlantic Daylight Time)
Place: The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Riverview Lions Club, 701 Coverdale Road in Riverview, New Brunswick.
Agenda items will include:

• Report of the President
  
• Review of the 2018 finances
  
• Appointment of auditors for 2019

A Question and Answer period will follow the AGM proceedings. This is your opportunity to hear what your representatives have been doing over the past year, to raise questions, and to make suggestions about how RAC is managed and where it is going in the future.
The meeting will be attended by members of the RAC Board of Directors and Executive and is open to all RAC members. 
Webinar
If you cannot attend the meeting in person we are pleased to provide a Webinar which RAC members can attend remotely by completing the online form provided at the following link by 11 am ADT on Friday, September 13:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7420985907598665996
Please install and test the Webinar software in advance. You will receive additional details in a registration confirmation email. The Webinar will begin at 1:00 pm Atlantic Daylight Time but please log into the session at least 10 to 15 minutes in advance.
If you wish to submit a question to the RAC President for the Q&A session please send it to ve3xra@rac.ca before 6 pm ADT on Friday, September 13.
For more information about the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club Flea Market please see the article below and visit their website at http://maarc.ca.
Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club Fleamarket
The Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC) is pleased to host the RAC Annual General Meeting as part of its Annual Fleamarket.
Date: Saturday, September 14.
Time: The Fleamarket will be open to Vendors at 8 am (ADT) and to the Public at 9 am. The RAC Annual General Meeting will be held at 1 pm (ADT).
Place: The event will be held at the Riverview Lions Club at 701 Coverdale Road in Riverview, New Brunswick, just a short 10-minute drive from Moncton.
Cost: $5 for both buyers and sellers.
Talkin: VE9TCR 147.345 plus, no tone.
For more information please visit the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club’s website at MAARC.CA or contact the club at kb6gcs@yahoo.com.
Here are a few links for the area:
Town of Riverview:https://www.townofriverview.ca
City of Moncton: https://www.moncton.ca

Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director

COME ON As of Sept 30 2019 only two amateur radio organizations had registered for this event. This is a huge opportunity to promote emergency communications in your community. The event does not take all day. Not only can you use it to promote in your community, but it provides an opportunity to promote emergency communications with your volunteers employers. REGISTER TODAY ,

An article about a new information on a fault line in the Strait of Georgia that could cause havoc on Vancouver and Vancouver Island. To read the article go to

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquake-nest-georgia-strait-vancouver-fault-1.5266786

Ham radio operators in Sooke BC recently received some positive press. To read the article go to

https://www.sookenewsmirror.com/news/ham-operators-stand-ready-in-case-of-disaster/?fbclid=IwAR0iLiK06XWCN4J5_HHXhmWWvhc9whBk8Va1XvXgC69spellRTj_gX7UMDM