From left: Tim Elam, VE6SH (IARU President); David Minster, NA2AA (ARRL Chief Executive Officer) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (RAC President) at the ARRL Board Meeting.For immediate release:RAC President Phil A. McBride, … [Read More...] about RAC President Phil A. McBride, VA3QR, Attends Annual ARRL Board Meeting: January 21-22
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Former RAC President Bob Cooke, VE3BDB SK
Bob Cooke, VE3BDB SK Former RAC President Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC President, Bob Cooke, VE3BDB, became a Silent Key on October 4, 2021. The following information was … [Read More...] about Former RAC President Bob Cooke, VE3BDB SK
SpaceX Rideshare Mission Carries Multiple Amateur Satellites EASAT-2 and Hades update
SpaceX Rideshare Mission Carries Multiple Amateur Satellites The following news items is courtesy of the AMSAT News Service and SpaceNews: A SpaceX Falcon 9 placed more than 100 SmallSats into orbit on January 13 as … [Read More...] about SpaceX Rideshare Mission Carries Multiple Amateur Satellites EASAT-2 and Hades update
Nicolas Gagnon, VE2NCG, scores over one million points in the RAC Challenge!
For immediate release:The first six months of the RAC Canadian Portable Operations Challenge are now complete and the 2021 winners will be announced shortly. One of the most enthusiastic participants in the RAC Challenge … [Read More...] about Nicolas Gagnon, VE2NCG, scores over one million points in the RAC Challenge!
RAC Advanced Course for Maple Leaf Operators Winter/Spring 2022
Course information | Instruction | Syllabus | Requirements | RegistrationRegistration is now underway for the Winter/Spring 2022 RAC Advanced course!Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again offering an online Advanced … [Read More...] about RAC Advanced Course for Maple Leaf Operators Winter/Spring 2022
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January-February 2022 eTCA is now available for download janvier-février 2022 eTCA est disponible
Welcome to the January-February 2022 issue ofThe Canadian Amateur January 13 update: The print version of the January-February 2022 is now being delivered by Canada Post. Thank you for your patience! News bulletin December 31: The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the January-February 2022 TCA is now … [Read More...] about January-February 2022 eTCA is now available for download janvier-février 2022 eTCA est disponible
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RAC President Phil A. McBride, VA3QR, Attends Annual ARRL Board Meeting: January 21-22
From left: Tim Elam, VE6SH (IARU President); David Minster, NA2AA (ARRL Chief Executive Officer) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (RAC President) at the ARRL Board Meeting.For immediate release:RAC President Phil A. McBride, VA3QR, is currently attending the annual Board of Directors meeting of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) in Windsor, Connecticut.The ARRL Board Meetings are held twice each year, in January and July, and RAC President Phil … [Read More...] about RAC President Phil A. McBride, VA3QR, Attends Annual ARRL Board Meeting: January 21-22
Former RAC President Bob Cooke, VE3BDB SK
Bob Cooke, VE3BDB SK Former RAC President Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC President, Bob Cooke, VE3BDB, became a Silent Key on October 4, 2021. The following information was extracted from the online obituary notice. “Robert Douglas Cooke passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care, in Bracebridge, Ontario on Monday, October 4, 2021 at age 76. Predeceased by his parents Frank Cooke and Alma … [Read More...] about Former RAC President Bob Cooke, VE3BDB SK
RAC Advanced Course for Maple Leaf Operators Winter/Spring 2022
Course information | Instruction | Syllabus | Requirements | RegistrationRegistration is now underway for the Winter/Spring 2022 RAC Advanced course!Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again offering an online Advanced Qualification Amateur Radio Course so that individuals can upgrade their qualifications while continuing to practise social/physical distancing.With your Advanced Certificate, you can run higher power, operate a remotely-controlled … [Read More...] about RAC Advanced Course for Maple Leaf Operators Winter/Spring 2022