Welcome to the September-October 2017 issue of The Canadian Amateur. The electronic TCA (e-TCA) version of the September-October 2017 TCA is now available for viewing or download. The Table of […]
Archives for August 2017
Tropical cyclone statement in effect for Atlantic Canada
As Hurricane Harvey continues to inflict damage on our neighbours to the south, Radio Amateurs of Canada is monitoring the progress of the storm and any necessary Amateur response. The […]
Top-Level Domain Name “.radio” now available
The following post is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League: https://www.arrl.org/news/top-level-domain-name-radio-now-available The top-level domain (TLD) name “.radio” is now available to the radio industry and Amateur Radio enthusiasts, and […]
RAC Canada 150 Award Operations Update RAC Stations Schedule (as of August 28, 2017)
RAC Stations Schedule (as of August 28, 2017) https://www.rac.ca/rac150/operations/ Volunteers are needed to activate the 14 RAC stations for the RAC Canada 150 Award. The following schedule is as of […]
Update on Canada C3 Expedition Award: August 25 An Epic Journey to Celebrate Canada and Connect Canadians
Update: August 25 | Background Information | QSL card update Canada C3 Expedition update: August 25, 2017 The Polar Prince is currently midway through the famed Northwest Passage and is due to arrive […]
Array of Amateur Radio Resources Readying for Hurricane Harvey Response
The following news report is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League: https://www.arrl.org/news/array-of-amateur-radio-resources-readying-for-hurricane-harvey-response Note: For updated information on Hurricane Harvey visit the National Hurricane Center Amateur Radio resources are marshaling […]
RAC Annual General Meeting Saturday, September 9 at the 2017 Ottawa Hamfest
Disponible en français The Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ottawa, Ontario. The AGM event will be hosted by the Ottawa Amateur […]
RAC Canada 150 Award: RAC Stations Schedule (as of August 22, 2017)
RAC Stations Schedule (as of August 22, 2017) https://www.rac.ca/rac150/operations/ VE1RAC – Scott Nichols, VE1OP, of North Sydney, Cape Breton, will operate from August 7 to 31. Scott is a RAC […]
Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations Canada Proposes to add 5 MHz and to keep five existing domestic channels
The Government of Canada has just released a consultation document to implement the changes from World Radio Conference 2015 (WRC-15) including 60 metres. Note that these are in addition to […]
Solar Eclipse QSO Party Will Facilitate Real Science: Monday, August 21
The following report is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL): https://www.arrl.org/news/solar-eclipse-qso-party-will-facilitate-real-science Amateur Radio will be in the service of science on Monday, August 21, as a total solar […]