Field Day 2020: A Time to Adapt – ARRL issues temporary rule waivers On May 29, 2020, the ARRL Programs and Services Committee (PSC) has adopted two temporary rule waivers for the event: 1) For Field Day 2020 only, Class D stations may work all other Field Day stations, including other Class D stations, for […]
Archives for May 2020
Global COVID-19 Radio Event set for June 6 and 7
The following information is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL): Amateur Radio stations bearing call signs that promote the “stay-at-home” message and the value of social distancing and isolation have sprung up during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some 150,000 messages of support shared around the world. An on-air gathering over the June 6-7 weekend […]
Update on Delivery of The Canadian Amateur magazine
For immediate release: As previously reported, the delivery of the May-June 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur magazine has been delayed as a result of the global pandemic. Recently, we have received some hopeful news as some RAC members have indicated that they have received their copies in the mail. One such sighting was in Richmond, […]
RAC is considering offering more online Amateur Radio courses Survey being conducted to determine demand: Ends June 21
For immediate release: In response to the current global pandemic, Radio Amateurs of Canada organized an online Advanced Amateur Radio Certification Course in March 2020 so that individuals could upgrade their qualifications while continuing to practise social/physical distancing. The new course was offered to RAC Maple Leaf Operator Members – both current and future – as described […]
ARISS contact with the Airdrie Space Science Club in Alberta: Friday, May 15 Second test of new Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio was a huge success!
Contact | News Release | Airdrie Space Science Club | Q&A YouTube video of ARISS contact with Airdrie Science Space Camp Update on today’s ARISS Contact: Friday, May 15, 2020 The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program conducted its second test of its new distance-learning ARISS radio contacts with astronauts this morning. Youth […]
New RAC Membership Renewal Procedures Renewal reminder notifications are now being sent by email
Renewal Notices | Renewal Options | Membership Benefits | “My Membership” For immediate release: On behalf of Radio Amateurs of Canada, I would like to thank you for your continued support of Amateur Radio in Canada and internationally. Your membership has helped RAC in its two primary objectives: to support and promote Amateur Radio in Canada […]
“Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” special event: Update World Amateur Radio Day Award Certificates now ready for download!
Overview | RAC “Get on the Air Special Event” | WARD info | French version World Amateur Radio Day 2020 RAC certificate | “We Are All in this Together!” – Image courtesy of Pixabay at https://pixabay.com World Amateur Radio Day Award Certificates: now ready for download for those who successfully contacted a RAC official station […]