Welcome to the May-June 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the May-June 2020 TCA is now available for viewing or download. The paper version is now being processed by the printer, but it will be delayed as a result of COVID-19. Stay tuned to the RAC website for additional […]
Archives for April 2020
ARISS using new Multipoint Telebridge Amateur Radio Approach
ISS Space Contact: Northern Virginia School Group, Woodbridge, Virginia, April 30, 2020. Click on image for YouTube video. For immediate release: April 28, 2020 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is pleased to announce the first use of a concept called Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio, allowing school contacts for Stay-At-Home students […]
New Manager of the VE9/VY2 Incoming QSL Bureau Nouveau directeur du bureau QSL entrant VE9/VY2
For immediate release | Pour diffusion immédiate | Disponible en français New Manager of the VE9/VY2 Incoming QSL Bureau The VE9/VY2 Incoming QSL Bureau has a new Manager and a new address: VE9/VY2 QSL Bureau Rino Deschenes, VE9VIC, Manager Box 921 Kedgwick, NB E8B 1A3 Email: Rino Deschenes, VE9VIC, has taken over the VE9/VY2 Bureau, […]
ARES Prince Edward Island
Section Emergency Coordinator Temporarily Vacant Emergency Coordinators Temporarily Vacant
RAC Welcomes the First Section Manager for Prince Edward Island RAC accueille le premier responsable de la section de l’ Î.-P.-É.
For immediate release | Pour diffusion immédiate | Disponible en français In a bulletin issued at the beginning of the year I noted that RAC members in Prince Edward Island who had been seeking a new separate Section for RAC ARES in PEI had been successful and the position was open for election. I am happy […]
“Why World Amateur Radio Day is key to highlight crucial services” An Interview with IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH
The following news item is courtesy of ITU News: World Amateur Radio Day is being observed on Saturday, 18 April. Timothy Ellam, VE6SH, President of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) shares his views on why the day is important and how Amateur Radio plays an important role in improving lives worldwide. What is the […]
Special event VC2STAYHOM is now active: April 6 to May 6
For immediate release: Some countries around the world are now allowing Radio Amateurs to use special “STAYHOME” call sign suffixes. Michael Shamash, VE2MXU, is using VC2STAYHOM to raise awareness for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and global public health emergency. He is a member of Radio Amateurs of Canada and is based in Montreal. […]
“Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” special event: Saturday, April 18 Promoting Global Friendship Among Amateurs Worldwide
Overview | RAC “Get on the Air Special Event” | WARD info | French version Image of Certificate for RAC “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” special event RAC “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” Special Event On Saturday, April 18, 2020 (1200Z to 2359Z), Radio Amateurs of Canada […]