Not once, but twice this 13 year old aced the FCC tests for a ham licence. To read the story go to

http://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2016/02/25/fond-du-lac-teen-aces-ham-radio-exam/80927974/

According to the US FCC the number of active ham licences in their database was 735,405. That is an increase of  9,130 over 2014.   I wonder how we are doing in Canada ???

http://www.arrl.org/news/us-amateur-radio-numbers-continue-to-soar

Want to read how an ARES team pulled various parts together to aid others during the flooding in Mississippi ?  Read the story at

http://www.arrl.org/news/ares-team-leverages-radio-services-local-media-internet-in-missouri-flood-watch

The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association is pleased to announce that the next Basic Level Training Course for Amateur Radio Licenses will begin March 12 and 13 and continue each Saturday and Sunday until April 6, when exams willbe held. Continue reading NANAIMO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RADIO COURSE MARCH 12 2016 →

Not a criticism of the folks involved, but an interesting learning event. ARES folks this is a good read

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/City-county-had-problems-communicating-during-flooding.html

IARU President Tim Ellam VE6SH,spoke on the revelancey of ham radio in times of crisis. To see the full release go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/iaru-president-touts-amateur-radio-s-relevance-in-emergency-communication

Many years ago  emergency planners in this Province would not talk about earthquakes or the  response. When the quakes started hitting a little closer to home folks started to pay attention. Now the latest quake in Taiwan has resulted in a large media actually talking about earthquake preparation.  MAYBE we are making headway. I sure hope so

http://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=803691&binId=1.1184694&playlistPageNum=1

Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society

 Invitation to All

Amateur Radio Clubs & Operators Continue reading COQUITLAM AMATEUR RADIO TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FEB 20 2016. →

RAC would like to welcome Allan Boyd, VE3AJB, as our new Director for the Ontario North/East Region. Allan was recently appointed by the RAC Board of Directors as the Director for Ontario North/East to fill the vacant position of RAC’s newly elected President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA. He will complete the remainder of a two-year term that started in January 2015 and will end on December 31, 2016. Continue reading A RAC BULLETIN…. New RAC Director for Ontario North/East, →

The Winlink System on VHF,UHF AND HF will be introducing more security measures effective April 15th 2016. Continue reading WINLINK SYSTEM IS INTRODUCING MORE SECURITY. →