The annual RAC Winter Contest will be held Dec 29th 2018
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Live In BC ? Here are Some Definitions.
If you live in BC here are some definitions the Government of BC uses in times of crisis or emergency. ARES leaders this is good information for public displays etc.
US FCC ISSUES Notice of Unlicenced Station
The US FCC has found an unlicensed FM station in California. This station was being operated by a US Ham. To read more go to
Neil Carleton, VE3NCE, appointed to the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
The following appointment has been released by the Radio Amateurs of Canada
https://wp.rac.ca/neil-carleton-ve3nce-appointed-to-the-canadian-amateur-radio-hall-of-fame/
Thanks to All Who Participated in JOTA 2018
Thanks to all who participated in JOTA 2018. A reported 36% increase in participation. This is only good news for the hobby
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/jota-reports-36-growth-in-scout-participation
Salvation Army SATERN Net Responds to the Earthquake
The following information has been received from the Salvation Army on their amateur radio response to the Alaska earthquake
Continue reading Salvation Army SATERN Net Responds to the Earthquake
Radio Relay International and the Alaska Earthquake Nov 30 2018
Radio Relay International has established a response to the Alaska Earthquake
Continue reading Radio Relay International and the Alaska Earthquake Nov 30 2018
AlaskaEarthquake Nov 30 2018
In view of the earthquake in Alaska today please ensure the frequency is clear before use. I know they have a net control working 20m at this time (1400 hrs PST), and am not sure what else they have working. As usual you cooperation is appreciated
US Wrestles With Pactor IV
While not an issue in Canada the US continues to wrestle with PACTOR IV. The site below is the latest “event” in the ongoing conversation. To be honest I am not sure what this petition is trying to accomplish
FCC Gets Complaint: Proposed Ham Radio Rules Hurt National Security
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[RAC-Bulletin] Limited Edition RAC 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin: Available until December 31
The Radio Amateurs of Canada have issued the following bulletin with respect to the 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin