The Mellish Reef DXpedition is having some notable weather issues. For the latest report go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/stormy-weather-may-force-retreat-of-mellish-reef-vk9mt-dxpedition-team

Attached is an update on Ham Operations in Chile from Thurs Apr 4 2014

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/hams-on-alert-in-wake-of-chile-earthquake

The Polish DX contest will be held April 5/6 2014.  For rules, frequencies and exchange information go to  http://www.spdxcontest.pzk.org.pl/reg/reg_g.html

I am sure when we moved to Daylight Saving Time everyone checked/changed the batteries in their smoke detectors, but did you check your emergency kit ?  Here are some ideas from North Shore Emergency Management.  Remember in the event of a crisis be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Be prepared

http://www.nsemo.org/preparedness/emergency-kits-supplies

Below is a copy of an email received and is for your information.  At this point this is the only information I have

The following is courtesy of Greg Peters KC5ZGG:

Due to the earthquake in Chile yesterday, emergency nets are operating on
7.055, 14.255 and 21.315 mhz.

Please refrain from using these frequencies while they deal with their
emergency. Please tell your friends who aren’t subscribed to these groups.

Source  Radio Society of Tucson

Radio Amateurs of Canada would like to recognize Vernon Ikeda VE2MBS/VE2QQ for his contributions as very dedicated and key volunteer for RAC.

Vern was our Blog/RAC E-News/Web News Bulletin Editor and also managed the RAC twitter account. Vern’s signature block can been seen in hundreds of various bulletins and news items that have served to keep our membership so well informed over the past six years. There were no days off Continue reading – Recognition of Vernon Ikeda 2014-04-03.. →

After the recent event in Chile this may be some good reading for those on Vancouver Island and the coast of BC

https://www.crd.bc.ca/prepare-yourself/hazards-in-our-region/tsunamis

Tim Jones,(SK) will be inducted into the 2014 Class Hall of Fame

For more information go to

http://globalnews.ca/news/1241929/tim-jones-honoured-by-sfu/

Several special event stations will take to the air to celebrate International Marconi Day. For station locations, times etc go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/special-event-stations-to-mark-international-marconi-day

Both military and civilian communications were tested in a recent SET in Alaska.  For all the details go to

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/123175/disaster-takes-out-phone-and-internet-connections-military-and-local-groups-help-make-link#.Uzgb-vldXBd