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 Contents is provided below. For more information please visit: https://www.rac.ca/digitaltca/ You must have a valid RAC membership to access this material. Please login with your […]
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 track of the storm shows it brushing the coastal waters of Newfoundland, but as always the track could change. Stay tuned to this website and […]
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 is reserved for individuals and companies with active interest in the radio sector. The .radio TLD can be used for web and email addresses 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 August 28, 2017 and new volunteers will be added as the names are submitted. VE1RAC – Scott Nichols, VE1OP, of North Sydney, Cape Breton, will […]
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 in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut tomorrow on Saturday, August 26. As the ship traversed the most northern leg of the expedition at latitude 74.6 degrees, CG3EXP […]
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 to assist in the response to Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall along the Texas coast on Friday (August 25) as a Category […]
Simulated Emergency Test Test d’urgence simulée
Disponible en français Date: Saturday, October 14 Note: In Ontario the Simulated Emergency Test will be held on Saturday, October 14 but at Emergency Operations Centres that are located in Municipal offices, that can’t get access on the weekend, the SET will also be held on Wednesday, October 11. The Simulated Emergency Test is a […]
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 Radio Club and will be held in conjunction with the 2017 Ottawa Hamfest which is being held at the same location. All RAC members are […]
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 Maple Leaf Member and a very active, accomplished DXer and Contester. Kevin Morgan, VE9MY, Russ Hemphill, VE9FI, Linda Friars, VE9GLF and Patricia, VE9DZ, will use […]
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 continuing the domestic allocation of five channels congruent with the United States. The announcement was made in Gazette Notice SMSE-005-17 which can be found below […]