A bit of history on Amsterdam Island… the site of a current DXpedition. Have a look at

http://dxing.at-communication.com/en/ft5zm_amsterdam/

RAC has published an information sheet for 60M operations.  You need to make sure you are doing things right . For more information go to

https://www.rac.ca/downloads/60MOpsinfo.pdf

Interested in how ARES is handled in Victoria BC and the southern end of Vancouver island? Have a look at  http://www.crercc.com/

As part of the ARRL Centenniel W1AW is moving around the US. On January 29th the station will move to Minnesota and Texas. For more information on the move and the event go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/w1aw-centennial-operations-shift-states-on-january-29

http://www.arrl.org/centennial-qso-party

All copies of QST have  now  been sent, however weather has caused some delays. For more information go to

 http://www.arrl.org/news/february-qst-delivery-delayed-to-some-destinations

Hello everyone near and far,

BCQP 2014 is coming up this weekend: 1600z Feb 1 to 0400z Feb 2.

Exchange
BC stations give RS(T) + federal electoral district
Out-of-BC stations give RS(T) + province/state/DX

BC stations, you can contact anyone anywhere. Q potential is huge,
especially if you CQ. Stations outside BC, you are on a treasure hunt
to find as many BC stations as you can.

Regardless of where you are, the rewards for getting on the air are as
varied as your locations, and the Qs you make may be ones that create
memorable moments for radio amateurs new to our hobby.

Tangible Rewards Continue reading *BC QSO Party 2014*. →

The Burnaby Amateur Radio Club has announced the date of their annual swap meet. It will be held in Queensborough BC on February 23rd. For more information go to

http://ve7bar.org/swap-meet/

The DXpedition is moving along.  They expect to be on the air Jan 25th 2014. For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/amsterdam-island-ft5zm-dxpedition-expected-on-the-air-january-25

If you are interested in amateur radio satellites this may be a good site to have a look at

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2014/january/new_guide_promotes_educational_value_of_funcube_1_spacecraft.htm#.UtvQfRDTmM8

Industry Canada has announced that a number of specific frequencies
within the 60 metre high frequency band have been approved for amateur
radio use.

A total of five specific frequencies within the 5 MHZ band have been
allocated, Continue reading RAC Bulletin 2014-001E – Radio Amateurs of Canada applauds 60 metre band frequency* allocations*.. →