It is Sunday March 9th 2014 did you remember Daylight Saving Time has started?  Did you turn your clock ahead ?

CQ magazine has hired a new advertising editor. There are changes coming. For all the details go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/cq-names-new-advertising-manager-as-publisher-shifts-gears

A slow speed CW signal has crossed the Atlantic on a sub 30 kHz frequency.  For all the details go to  http://rsgb.org/main/news/gb2rs/

Nice to see that the capabilities of amateur radio are recognized in certain jurisdictions. Congratulations to those amateurs who made this happen.

http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/state-police-announce-partnership-with-amateur-radio-group/1110733

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday March 9th at 2am.  TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ON SATURDAY NIGHT.   Now is also a good time to check the batteries in the smoke detectors, check the inspection date on the fire extingusher(s) and have a general safety inspection around the house.   On Saturday night  sleep fast !

OnThursday March 6th 2014 Industry Canada rolled out the new question bank for Amateur Radio examination. For all the information go to

https://www.rac.ca/en/news/stories/2014/2014.03.06a   for the press release

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/025.nsf/eng/h_00040.html   for the Industry Canada site

Are you interesting in being part of Team Canada in the Commonwealth Contest?  For more information go to  http://www.beru.org.uk/news.html

The Tesla Memorial CW contest will be held the weekend of March 8&9, 2014 This is the first time this event has been held.  For all the information go to

http://www.radiosport.org.rs/HFTeslaMemorial/

Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) and RFinder are excited to announce a
new business partnership agreement effective March 1st. RAC endorses
RFinder as the official Worldwide Repeater Directory for all Canadian
amateur radio operators.

The RFinder is a steadily growing Continue reading Radio Amateurs of Canada partners up with RFinder – “The worldwide repeater directory”* 2014-03-03. →

The International Lighthouse and Lighthouse weekend will be held
August 16th 2014. It is now time to register.  For information on the history of the event and registration go to  http://www.illw.net/