Wishing you a Happy Easter. Enjoy the weekend with family and friends. Who knows there may be some time for some radio .
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Amateur Radio At Work During Storms in US
The amateur radio community has once again come to the aid of hard it areas. To learn more go to
Hamvention ARRL and Public Service Communications
The ARRL will emphasize Public Service Communications at this years Dayton Hamvention. To see all the forums at this years Hamvention visit their site. There address is at the end of the ARRL Letter article
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Comox Valley Amateur Radio Swap Meet April 1 2018.
The Comox Valley Amateur Radio Club Swap Meet will be held in Courtenay on April 1 2018. For more information go to
http://www.comoxvalleyamateurradio.ca/index.php/2018-swap-meet
Test of the BC Emergency Alerting System. March 21, 2018 at 1:55PM
On Wednesday, March 21 at 1:55PM, Emergency Management BC will conduct a test of the BC Emergency Alerting System. This is part of a Canada-wide system – Alert Ready – that allows government officials to issue public safety alerts through major television and radio broadcasters. This system will only be used during large-scale disasters or emergencies where loss of life is imminent and possible.
Please note that wireless alerts will NOT be tested at this time. Testing of wireless alerts will begin in May 2018. Learn more about wireless public alerts in BC and Alert Ready.
A Tower Adventure That Ends Well
An 80 year old ham had an “event” near the top of his tower. All ended well after the fire department attended.
Solar Storm Headed Toward Earth March 14 2018
The article noted below will give you information about a predicted solar storm for March 14 2018
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5494489/Huge-solar-storm-set-slam-Earth-TOMORROW.html
Canada Swap Meet For Radio Amateurs.
A website that acts as a swap meet for radio equipment. Interesting
Daylight Saving Time Starts Mar 11 2018
The start of Daylight Saving Time is Sunday March 11 2018. Remember to set your clocks AND CHANGE THE BATTERY IN THE SMOKE DETECTORS !
Surrey (BC) Amateur Radio Club March 2018 Newsletter
The Surrey Amateur Radio Club has published their March 2018 newsletter. To read this informative newsletter go to
https://drive.google.com/file/d/127VeddIwHnAsX4YTSfZymuhDei5ZLNzl/view