The “Buddies in the Caribbean” mini-DXpedition group is headed next to the Grenadines (J8). Eight operators will be based at an island-top villa called “Isis” on the island of Bequia from February 10 – 18, 2014. Continue reading BUDDIES OF THE CARIBBEAN STARTS FEB 10TH 2014.
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INFORMATION LOWER MAINLAND AND ISLAND HAMS SHOULD BE AWARE OF….
There is an individual who is not an ARES or RAC member conducting a door to door campaign collecting funds for ARES/RAC. Please check the address below for more information. Check the top left of the page news colum
W1AW MOVES TO HAWAII AND GEORGIA FEB 5TH 2014
The Centenniel QSO Party of the ARRL moves to Georgia and Hawaii on February 5th,2014. Good Luck with the contest
WEATHER WARNINGS CONTINUED FOR B.C.
Environment Canada has continued their weather warnings for British Columbia as an Arctic air mass moves south. For all the warnings go to
FATAL TOWER ACCIDENT IN THE US
A fatal tower accident has resulted in death and injury in West Virginia. Condolences to those who lost family members and best wishes to the injured. For the full story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/fatal-west-virginia-tower-collapse-takes-out-ham-radio-repeaters
Sable Island DXpedition now an approved credit
The ARRL has now approved CYOP for credit on the DXCC Century Club. For more info
http://www.arrl.org/news/cy0p-operation-approved-for-dxcc-credit
ICOM HAS A NEW RADIO WITH TOUCH SCREEN..
Reports indicate ICOM has a new D-Star radio coming out in February or shortly thereafter. Reports indicate it will have a touch screen and many other features. For more information go to
Update from Amsterdam Island..
The site below will take you to the news update from this DXpedition. This page will provide information and the latest updates.
BC WEATHER WARNING AND STATEMENTS..
Environment Canada, on Sunday Feb 2,2014 has issued several weather statements and warnings. To see if your area is impacted go to
EARTHQUAKE KERMADEC ISLAND NO TSUNAMI
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake is reported at 0927Z 2 FEB 2014. The location is about a thousand kilometers northeast of the north island of New Zealand. A bulletin was issued for the areas within and bordering the Pacific Ocean BUT DID NOT INCLUDE Alaska, BC,Washington, Oregon and California.