In March Puerto Rico held a tsunami preparedness drill. Once again amateur radio was there. This demonstration shows once again that we need to be prepared for an earthquake event. The activities in the Pacific region should only serve to reinforce this statement. For a full report on the activities held in Puerto Rico go to
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THE RAC REPORT..
The April 2014 edition of the RAC report has been distributed. Included in this edition is information on the AGM among other items of interest. If you are a RAC member and have not received your copy contact RAC HQ
HAPPY EASTER.
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter. May you find time to remember the origin of this day, spend time with family and friends. Hopefully too there will be some time for radio
HAPPY EASTER
MAPLE RIDGE SWAP MEET.
The Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club will hold their swap meet on Sunday May 4th 2014
For all the information you need to know go to
http://mrarc.net/club/swapmeet
Solar Storm May Arrive April 20-21/2014..
SpaceWeather reports solar activity that could result in a CME that would effect earth on April 20/21. For the full report go to
W6SFM On-Air BUG ROUNDUP – Saturday May 17th 2014
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
Objective:
This 12-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a time dedicated to celebrating our CW and Bug key heritage. Participants are encouraged to get on the air and simply make enjoyable, conversational CW QSOs using a Bug style key as the sending instrument. There are no points scored in this event, and all who participate are winners.
Once the event has concluded, logs can be submitted Continue reading W6SFM On-Air BUG ROUNDUP – Saturday May 17th 2014
Crimea Not New DXCC Entity…
The AARL has issued the following information with respect to recent changes in the Crimea
RAC HQ _ Office Hours (Easter)…
April 18th (Good Friday): CLOSED
April 21st (Easter Monday): OPEN
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIFELINE VOLUNTEER..
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.
VOICE OF AMERICA WILL LOOSE BID TO RENEW LICENCE IN RUSSIA…
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