Thanks to all who participated in JOTA 2018. A reported 36% increase in participation. This is only good news for the hobby
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/jota-reports-36-growth-in-scout-participation
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Salvation Army SATERN Net Responds to the Earthquake
The following information has been received from the Salvation Army on their amateur radio response to the Alaska earthquake
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Radio Relay International and the Alaska Earthquake Nov 30 2018
Radio Relay International has established a response to the Alaska Earthquake
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AlaskaEarthquake Nov 30 2018
In view of the earthquake in Alaska today please ensure the frequency is clear before use. I know they have a net control working 20m at this time (1400 hrs PST), and am not sure what else they have working. As usual you cooperation is appreciated
US Wrestles With Pactor IV
While not an issue in Canada the US continues to wrestle with PACTOR IV. The site below is the latest “event” in the ongoing conversation. To be honest I am not sure what this petition is trying to accomplish
FCC Gets Complaint: Proposed Ham Radio Rules Hurt National Security
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[RAC-Bulletin] Limited Edition RAC 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin: Available until December 31
The Radio Amateurs of Canada have issued the following bulletin with respect to the 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin
RAC Alias Email Address Targeted by Scammer Nov 28 2018
So far the scammer has not been successful, but please read the attached
https://wp.rac.ca/rac-alias-email-address-targeted-by-scammer/
December 2018 Is YOTA Month.
For an update on YOTA activity in December 2018. For more information go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/december-is-youngsters-on-the-air-yota-month
[RAC-Bulletin] RAC supports Canadian National Parks on the Air event (CNPOTA): January 1 to December 31, 2019.
The following bulletin has been received from the Radio Amateurs of Canada about a 2019 event
Galileo Global Navigation Satellite System in the US is now Partially Approved Nov 22 2018.
The US FCC has granted the use of part of the Galileo Global Navigation System in the US. Not all of the Galileo satellites are approved for use. To learn more go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-approves-use-of-galileo-global-navigation-satellite-system-in-the-us