RAC President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, 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 … [Read More...] about RAC President Attends Annual ARRL Board Meeting: January 17-18
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Upcoming ARISS Contact at Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on Wednesday, January 22 In celebration of Amateur Radio station VE30SC volunteer Jean Moffet, VE3WAD
For immediate release: An International Space Station (ISS) contact has been planned with participants at the Ontario Science Centre’s Amateur Radio station VE3OSC in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, January 22. The … [Read More...] about Upcoming ARISS Contact at Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on Wednesday, January 22 In celebration of Amateur Radio station VE30SC volunteer Jean Moffet, VE3WAD
YOTA Month a Success in the Americas
For immediate release: The following is a report by Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO and Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, on the “December YOTA month 2019” from the Americas during which Youth-operated Amateur Radio stations in the western … [Read More...] about YOTA Month a Success in the Americas
First Element of ARISS Next Generation Radio System Readied for Launch on SpaceX-20
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) reports that its first Interoperable Radio System (IORS) flight unit — serial number 1001 — has been delivered to NASA’s Johnson Space Center for launch in early … [Read More...] about First Element of ARISS Next Generation Radio System Readied for Launch on SpaceX-20
CAMSAT Says CAS-6 Activation for Amateur Use has been Delayed
The following item is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League: Chinese Amateur Satellite Group (CAMSAT) CEO Alan Kung, BA1DU, has indicated that some problems with the precise attitude determination of the newly … [Read More...] about CAMSAT Says CAS-6 Activation for Amateur Use has been Delayed
International News
RAC President Attends Annual ARRL Board Meeting: January 17-18
RAC President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, 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 Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, and IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, are once again attending the meeting as guests of the Board.At the meeting the ARRL Directors nominate and elect a President, a First … [Read More...] about RAC President Attends Annual ARRL Board Meeting: January 17-18
Upcoming ARISS Contact at Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on Wednesday, January 22 In celebration of Amateur Radio station VE30SC volunteer Jean Moffet, VE3WAD
For immediate release: An International Space Station (ISS) contact has been planned with participants at the Ontario Science Centre’s Amateur Radio station VE3OSC in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, January 22. The Ontario Science Centre is fortunate to have dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers for its Amateur Radio station VE3OSC. By sharing their knowledge of and passion for Amateur Radio, the volunteers at the VE3OSC station make an … [Read More...] about Upcoming ARISS Contact at Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on Wednesday, January 22 In celebration of Amateur Radio station VE30SC volunteer Jean Moffet, VE3WAD
YOTA Month a Success in the Americas
For immediate release: The following is a report by Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO and Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, on the “December YOTA month 2019” from the Americas during which Youth-operated Amateur Radio stations in the western hemisphere contributed 12,000+ QSOs to the worldwide special event. December YOTA Month 2019 was a great success in the Americas! Eighteen operators under the age of 25 utilized special event call signs to promote youth in … [Read More...] about YOTA Month a Success in the Americas
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January-February 2020 eTCA now available janvier-février 2020 eTCA est disponible
Welcome to the January-February 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the January-February 2020 TCA is … [Read More...] about January-February 2020 eTCA now available janvier-février 2020 eTCA est disponible
The Canadian Amateur
The Canadian Amateur (TCA), Canada’s premiere national magazine devoted to Amateur Radio, is published six times per year and is the membership journal of the Radio Amateurs of Canada. For more information about TCA including an Author's Guide and an Advertising Rate Sheet visit the TCA webpage.
RAC Bulletins
RAC Appoints New Community Services Officer and Treasurer
For immediate release:Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT, as its new Community Services Officer (CSO) and Margaret Tidman, VA3VXN, as its new Treasurer. Both positions are effective January 1, 2020.Jason has been serving as RAC's Deputy Community Services Officer and is relieving Doug Mercer, VO1DTM, of one of the two portfolios he has been holding for many years. I would like to thank Doug … [Read More...] about RAC Appoints New Community Services Officer and Treasurer
Update on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Program Mise à jour sur le programme de service d'urgence radio amateur (ARES)
Changes to Ontario Sections and a new Prince Edward Island SectionFor immediate release:Disponible en françaisThere have been some recent developments with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) program in Canada.First, a bit of background. There are four levels of ARES organization: National, Section, District and Local. Sections are geographically-based administrative units organized to deliver RAC services to non-government organizations … [Read More...] about Update on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Program Mise à jour sur le programme de service d'urgence radio amateur (ARES)