The DXpedition is moving along.  They expect to be on the air Jan 25th 2014. For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/amsterdam-island-ft5zm-dxpedition-expected-on-the-air-january-25

If you are interested in amateur radio satellites this may be a good site to have a look at

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2014/january/new_guide_promotes_educational_value_of_funcube_1_spacecraft.htm#.UtvQfRDTmM8

Industry Canada has announced that a number of specific frequencies
within the 60 metre high frequency band have been approved for amateur
radio use.

A total of five specific frequencies within the 5 MHZ band have been
allocated, Continue reading RAC Bulletin 2014-001E – Radio Amateurs of Canada applauds 60 metre band frequency* allocations*.. →

This Sunday, Jan 26 2014, VK stations may used the prefix AX to celebrate Australia Day. For more information go to  http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ax-for-australia-day

The Society for the Preservation of Amateur Radio will hold their annual contest this weekend, Jan 25th 2014. For all the information on rules, times etc go to

http://www.spar-hams.org/contests/winterfd/index.php

The CQ World Wide 160 M contest with be held this weekend, Jan 26th 2014. For more information on times, rules etc go to

http://www.cq160.com/

The url noted will give you information of the Celebration of Life of Tim Jones this Saturday, Jan 25 2014, starting with a parade at 10 am. Tim’s loss is an example of a man whose passion in life was helping others and it was only after his death that many learned of just how much he gave to North Shore Rescue, other ground search and rescue teams, emergency services and the Province of British Columbia.

I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones who worked with Tim. I saw his dedication and passion first hand. He quietly ( and sometimes not so quietly !) taught a lot of us many different things. I am forever thankful for the experience.

Tim, you will be missed.

http://www.northshorerescue.com/2014/01/22/invitation-to-tims-memorial/

The DXpedition has made it to Amsterdam Island. For more information go to

http://dx-world.net/2014/ft5zm-amsterdam-island-dxpedition/

In your ARES planning have you reviewed the five pillars of emergency management to see how you plans fit in ?   The five pillars are Continue reading ARES & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS.. →

As part of their 100th Anniversary W1AW is moving around the US. The station is currently located in New York and Olalhoma. This is all part of the Centennial QSO Party. For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/centennial-qso-party