The VE7RVA site is located on Sumas Mountain in the Fraser Valley. There have been some issues involving the users of this repeater. To get the latest information on rules of use and future plans of the repeater go to

http://www.ve7rva.ca/

The Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Club will hold their Ham Happenings event on  Sunday August 30 2015. For more information go to

http://www.cvars.com/docs/ihh2015.pdf

While the attached information deals with the United States it should also be noted that the same problem is occurring in Canada. To date I am not aware of any successful resolution of the issue even though in some cases it causes issues with emergency stations.

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-files-more-grow-light-ballast-complaints-with-fcc

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The RAC Band Planning Committee has released an updated band plan for all LF and HF (0-30 MHz) amateur allocations. This includes the new LF bands at 2200m and 600m, the 60m USB channels, and changes to reflect current best practice on other bands.

The updated band plan represents the RAC Band Planning Committee’s year-long review of all LF and HF allocations. It is intended to be a quick reference guide summarizing all bands on a single page. Special thanks go to Vince d’Eon, VE6LK, for designing the graphic and enduring many revisions.

The RAC 0 – 30 MHz Band Plan is available for viewing on the RAC web site: http://wp.rac.ca/rac-0-30-mhz-band-plan/or by navigating through the “How to Start?” tab on the RAC home page. A downloadable PDF file is available by clicking the image.

Comments and suggestions are welcome. Please use the comment form http://wp.rac.ca/executives/ and select International Affairs Officer. Comments will be acknowledged and forwarded to the full RAC Band Planning Committee for consideration as future updates.

George Gorsline VE3YV

International Affairs Officer

During the Planning Meeting held in Toronto late May this year, the RAC ARES ID card was reviewed and subsequently a decision to suspend issuing these was taken. During a Section Managers Meeting on 28 May, the SMs were advised of this either by their participation in that meeting or through the Meeting Minutes, item #3, that were shared among all the SMs.

The primary reason for this action was ambiguous wording on the card and potential liability issues.

The RAC President, Executive and Directors announce the appointment of our new RAC Corporate Secretary – Sukwan Widajat, VA3WID, YB0SWI and AB1XM.

Please join us in welcoming VA3WID:

Sukwan Widajat is originally Continue reading New RAC Corporate Secretary →

A Colorado amateur took a tumble while on the side of a mountain.  His Ham radio brought the help he needed. For the full story go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-call-saves-sota-climber-following-fall

Special Bulletin 7  ARLX007
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  June 12, 2015
To all radio amateurs

SB SPCL ARL ARLX007
ARLX007 Amateur Radio Newsline Co-Founder, Editor Bill Pasternak,
WA6ITF (SK)

A well-known voice in the Amateur Radio news media has gone silent. Continue reading THE VOICE OF AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE IS NOW A SK. →