The following information was gleaned from the ARRL Contest Update issued March 12th 2014. Congratulations to all involved.
In another example of ham radio setting the stage for innovation, Ann Makosinski, daughter of Arthur and Sandra Ann Makosinski (VE7FAB and VE7EEL), created a novel LED flashlight powered by heat from the hand holding it. The project won for her age group in the 2013 Google Science Fair. Requiring no batteries or other power sources, the flashlight can provide light in areas without electricity or other reliable and affordable power sources. (Thanks, Jim KØUPW)
On the weekend of March 15/16 2014 there will be celebration at the National Science Centre of 40 yrs of an amateur radio station. For all the details go to
W1AW moves to Arizona and Ohio on March 12th 2014. Look out Guam because W1AW will be in your area March 19th. Have fun everyone. For more information go to
While not directly radio related the actions of these students should remind us all of the effects of a major earthquake, the need for planning, and the mess it will cause.
My congratulations to all involved in this project and a special thank you to the students who came to Canada to participate. GREAT JOB ALL OF YOU
We have noted and had reports of a some typos or transcription errors
in the Industry Canada exam questions. It is not that unusual that a
few such errors can creep into the long document (more than 6000
questions and 24000 answers considering the English and French
versions of the two exam banks). Fortunately the new system IC has
developed makes it easy and quick to correct such errors.
RAC will assist in conveying the information.Anyone wishing to report
errors are invited to send these reports by email to RAC at
hq.communications@rac.ca
Vincent Charron, VA3GX/VE2HHH
Director of Communications and Fundraising – Radio Amateurs of Canada