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RAC MOVING TOWARD MORE TRANSPARENCY..
One of the new directors has managed the latest changes to RAC policy with respect to minutes of meetings. A move toward transparency.
Tower Accident
The url below will take you a report of a tower accident that had some serious results
RBR-4 Confirms Access to 137 Khz.
Industry Canada approved access by Canadian radio amateurs to the Low Frequency (LF) band 135.7 -137.8 kHz, subject to certain conditions in late 2009. This was a direct result of implementing changes from the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) 2007, which added Continue reading RBR-4 Confirms Access to 137 Khz.
RAC Bulletin 2014-002 – Industry Canada’s Antenna Tower Siting Policy.
On February 5th, Industry Canada’s Minister made an announcement bearing the title “Harper Government Making Changes to Cell Tower Placement Rules”.
Industry Canada’s current governing document is CPC-2-0-03. A notice has been posted stating that changes to the document will be made subsequent yesterday’s announcement. Rest assured RAC will convey to IC in the strongest of terms Continue reading RAC Bulletin 2014-002 – Industry Canada’s Antenna Tower Siting Policy.
Bulgarian amateurs get new bands.
The Bulgarian Hams now have access to additional frequencies. To see all the changes go to
http://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2014/02/14/bulgarian-amateurs-get-new-bands/
Deputy Director – Mid-West region..
The RAC Mid-West Director would like to thank Bill Boskwick, VE4BOZ for accepting the position of Deputy Director for the Mid-West region of Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) Continue reading Deputy Director – Mid-West region..
W1AW ON THE MOVE AGAIN FEB 19TH 2014
W1AW will be moving to Michigan and Florida on Feb 19th 2014. This is all part of the Centennial QSO PARTY for more information go to
Feb 15th 2014 SPECIAL CALL SIGNS IN USE
Until March 7th 2014 XL3A celebrates the 100th Anniversary Royal Ontario Museum. For more information on special call signs go to https://www.rac.ca/
UPDATE ON THE BUDDIPOLE DXPEDITION
Hi from the Caribbean. The 8 of us have thousands of contacts from this tiny island in the Grenadines. Another successful “Buddies in the Caribbean” trip.
One more day. We always listen for the word
“Buddipole” when we stand by. Give us a call
when you hear us. We leave here Tuesday AM. Schedules always welcomed. Email me.
We met today with a group of local J88 hams.
They are really nice guys. They spent all day with us. We operated from a mountaintop near our villa with great success. It is always a pleasure to meet folks down here who have to be prepared for emergency communications.
This has been a super trip!
Budd
Have fun every day
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