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Military plans to create Canadian Space Division

Posted on July 14, 2022 by VA3DBJ

“We are looking forward to this very important milestone in the further development of the RCAF’s capabilities and skills for space operations.” From: Ottawa Citizen The Canadian Forces will create a new group to focus on the growing importance of… Continue Reading →

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VE3OSH/VE3NAA Site Damaged

Posted on May 22, 2022 by VA3DBJ

The VE3OSH/VE3NAA site, received some damage during the thunderstorm of May 21, 2022. The high winds damaged the antenna and it is unknown how long the site will be off the air. Message from the club: Well, wasn’t that one… Continue Reading →

Amateur Radio damage, may 21 2022, nsarc, oshawa, ve3naa, ve3osh

Kenwood Leaving Amateur Radio?

Posted on May 20, 2022 by VA3DBJ

Rumors are swirling, when Kenwood was noticed missing from the Dayton Hamvention. It was reported that Kenwood has decide to step away from the Amateur Radio sector and focus on the business unit. It is certain that the global computer… Continue Reading →

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Special Call Signs in Honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Posted on May 15, 2022 by VA3DBJ

Special Call Signs in Honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee:Available from May 15 to July 14, 2022 For immediate release: In 2022, Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 70th anniversary on the Throne.… Continue Reading →

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Weather Spotter Workshop “Beyond CanWarn”

Posted on May 15, 2022 by VA3DBJ

*UPDATED* For immediate release: Jason Tremblay, VE3JXTRAC Community Services Officer Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC), the national association for Amateur Radio in Canada, is pleased to present a special event for Amateurs and non-Amateurs: Weather Spotter Workshop “Beyond CanWarn”. Special Guest: Geoff Coulson, Warning… Continue Reading →

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ISED Releases Updated Policy on Amateur Radio and Examinations

Posted on April 18, 2022 by VA3DBJ

April 2022 ISED Releases Updated Policy on Amateur Radio and Examinations On March 22, 2022, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released updated versions of two important policy documents: RIC-1 – Guide for Examiners Accredited to Conduct Examinations for Amateur Radio Operator… Continue Reading →

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Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise Set for May 14

Posted on March 10, 2022 by VA3DBJ

03/10/2022 The 2022 running of the Armed Forces Day (AFD) Cross-Band exercise will be held on May 14, 1300 – 2200 UTC. A complete list of participating stations, modes, frequencies, times, and other details will be announced on April 1. The event is open… Continue Reading →

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Amateur Radio Ban – Ukraine

Posted on February 24, 2022 by VA3DBJ

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in all of Ukraine except for eastern Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts starting on Feb. 24. The parliament approved the decree introduced by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 23, as the threat of Russia’s… Continue Reading →

Amateur Radio, Military arrl, ban, emergency, radio, restrictions, ukraine

Ontario to Scrap Vehicle Licence Renewal Fees

Posted on February 23, 2022 by VA3DBJ

Ontario is scrapping vehicle licence plate renewal fees and the requirement for drivers to have a licence plate sticker effective March 13. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday morning in Richmond Hill, Premier Doug Ford said the government will also be introducing… Continue Reading →

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Current Status of ISS Radios Updated

Posted on February 23, 2022 by VA3DBJ

as of Feb 23, 2022​Columbus Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS – Configured. Current mode set to cross band repeater (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down).  Next mode change to support packet operation (145.825 MHz up & down) is currently TBD.​​​ Radio to be powered off on March 1 to… Continue Reading →

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Ferret 8 Band Base Antenna

The "Ferret" is a Multiband Antenna utilizing state of the art engineering techniques. The "Ferret" provides coverage from 25 MHz to 1.8 GHz. The configuration is an array of center fed 1/2 wave elements. Utilization of dielectrically tuned chokes, multi-tuned parallel resonant circuits and asymmetrical elements provides tuned transmit quality on band centers of 40, 100, 122, 146, 155, 315, 465, 865 and 1280 MHz. The "Ferret" can handle transmit power levels of 100 watts.
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Whistler TRX-2 Digital Base/Mobile

The Whistler TRX-2 is multi-system adaptive digital trunking scanners with Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA, Phase II, DMR, and NXDN making it capable of monitoring the following unencrypted channels/systems: Conventional DMR (Entered as a DMR trunked system, Hytera XPT, MotoTRBO™ Capacity Plus, MotoTRBO™ Connect Plus, and MotoTRBO™ Linked Cap Plus systems
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Radioworld

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Scanner Master Police Scanners Corporation was formed in 1978 and since that time has been producing the nation's most comprehensive communications guidebooks including Scanner Master regional volumes and Monitor America. For the past 15 years, Scanner Master Police Scanners has been a consultant to the scanner-radio industry.

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