SpaceWeather reports solar activity that could result in a CME that would effect earth on April 20/21.  For the full report go to

http://spaceweather.com/

Here is some information received via email. Nice to take some time and chat rather than ring up points in a contest.  An Interesting read

The AARL has issued the following information with respect to recent changes in the Crimea

http://www.arrl.org/news/crimea-is-not-a-new-dxcc-entity

April 18th (Good Friday): CLOSED
April 21st (Easter Monday): OPEN

Many amateurs in BC are part of Emergency Management British Columbia Volunteer Lifeline Program. For all categories and information on each one go to

http://embc.gov.bc.ca/em/volunteer/volunteer.html

Amateur Radio volunteers is one of the largest groups in this program. Thanks to each of you that participate.

The Russian government has indicated it will not renew the Voice of America licence for transmission on Russian local frequencies.  For the entire story go to

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/11/double-standard-us-blasts-russia-for-blocking-voice-america/

Friday April 18th 2014 has been designated World Amateur Radio Day. Amateur Radio, Gateway to Wireless Communication is the theme of this years event.  For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/world-amateur-radio-day-is-friday-april-18

ARRL HQ will be closed Good Friday April 18th 2014.

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-headquarters-will-be-closed-on-good-friday-april-18

As Tropical Cyclone Ita impacts on far northern area of Australia, the Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network (WICEN) has declared a number of frequencies for health and welfare traffic including 7.088 MHz an 3.588 MHz, as well as 2m and 70cm

Dale McCarthy VK4DMC reports that at this point in time the cyclone has crossed the coast at Cape Flattery which is just north of Cooktown as a severe category 4 system.

Cooktown is experiencing very strong wind and heavy rain. The system will track south/west over the next 12 to 24 hours and possibly impact on the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas and Cairns before heading south towards Townsville.

Jim Linton VK3PC
Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee

RADIO AMATEURS OF/DU CANADA

April 10th 2014

Radio Amateurs of Canada would like to highlight Bill Hallett’s 100th birthday today and 70+ years of amateur radio involvement.

Bill VE6RQ is a RAC member as well as a Calgary ARA Life member. RAC also recognizes Bill’s generosity as being a multiple year contributor to the RAC Foundation as well.

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RAC Communications
Ottawa ON.