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
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
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
*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
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
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
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
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
as of Feb 23, 2022Columbus 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
It is with regret that the 2022 International DX convention in Visalia, California has been canceled. The convention committee of the Southern California DX Club acted in response to the current covid virus threat. We look forward to 2023. Those… Continue Reading
