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N1MM Logger and the HP 150 Event Aug 31 to Sep 8 2019..
If you are participating in the HPM 150 Event and you use N1MM Logger please go to the site listed below for some important information
http://www.arrl.org/news/operating-the-hpm-150-event-with-n1mm-logger
Surrey (BC)Amateur Radio Club Newsletter Sept 2019..
Well they took the summer off, but now they are back with a 52 page edition. Have a look, there is something for everyone.
[RAC-Bulletin] September-October 2019 eTCA now available.
Hurricane Net Activated Aug 31 2019
The Hurricane Watch Net activated at 2100 UTC 31 August 2019 and remain active for the duration of the storm Dorian. More information can be found at
French Back Down on 2M Request Aug 30 2019
The French Government have removed their request for use of part of the @M ham spectrum for aeronautical use. To learn more go to
More Winlink Gateways August 2019
More ITU Gateways coming – Caribbean Islands
Submitted by N6KZB on Tue, 2019-08-27 23:37
6 Caribbean islands and 1 south American country to be established like the current ITU Central American network.
The locations and time frame to be announced later.
The equipment has been purchased and awaiting customs clearance.
Funds provided by ITU and the primary project coordinator is:
Miguel ALCAINE
ITU Representative
Telecommunications Development Bureau
International Telecommunication Union
Radio Relay International Issues Storm Bulletin August 28 2019
Radio Relay International has issued a bulletin with respect to their operations and Tropical Storm Dorian. This bulletin can be found at
Hurricane Net Watch is Active on 14.325 and 7.268 August 28 2019
The Hurricane Net Watch is Active on the two noted frequencies. As always please check and ensure the frequency is not in use prior to making a call. More information can be found at
https://www.hwn.org/policies/activationplans.html
[RAC-Bulletin] RAC Office Phone Outage
The RAC Office is continuing to have issues with its VoIP phone system. The phone lines are working but there are still intermittent connection issues.
If you have difficulties reaching the RAC office by phone, all inquiries including renewal requests can also be handled via email. Voice mail services remain functional and messages can be left which will be received by the RAC admin.
If you require assistance, you may also contact the RAC Office at racgm@rac.ca or via the online webmaster support form.
Plans for restoration of regular phone service are underway. There is no confirmed timeframe for full functionality but improvements are expected within one to two weeks.Thank you for your patience.
RAC Office CoordinatorAdam MacDonell
Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director