The following news item is courtesy of the American Amateur Radio League (ARRL): Well-known Canadian Radio Amateur J Allen, VY1JA, of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, has announced that he’s retiring from ham radio, citing long-term health issues and hearing loss. The familiar VY1JA call sign also has been retired. Allen will begin dismantling his station and […]
Amateurs in the News
Article: Global Institutions Support Amateur Radio Communication and Experimentation
The following item is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL): Former ARRL CEO David Sumner, K1ZZ, has contributed to the latest edition of ITU News Magazine – published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The issue is devoted to “terrestrial wireless communications,” which includes the Amateur Radio and Amateur Satellite Services. Sumner’s article, “Self-training, […]
Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club Celebrates its Centennial with a Hamfest and Conference
For immediate release: RAC President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, on behalf of Radio Amateurs of Canada, extends sincere congratulations to the Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club as it celebrates its 100th Anniversary with a Hamfest and Conference tomorrow, Sunday, June 2, 2019. As described below, the event will feature “notable speakers, plenty of junk, commercial sponsors and of course lots […]
Amateurs in the News: “A strong signal: Amateur Radio operators eager to connect worldwide”
An article by Laura Churchill Duke in the Tuesday, April 16, 2019 issue of the Halifax newspaper, The Chronicle Herald, featured a story about Amateur Radio operators in Atlantic Canada. The article provided a glimpse into Amateur Radio from the perspectives of the following Nova Scotia Amateurs: Wayne Blenkhorn, VE1BAB, of Port Williams, Nova Scotia Fred Archibald, […]
“Eureka researchers bring niche radio to High Arctic”: Amateurs in the News
The March 8, 2019 issue of the Nunatsiaq News, the “newspaper of record for Nunavut and the Nunavik territory of Quebec”, features an article by Beth Brown about Amateur Radio in the High Arctic and specifically the Eureka Amateur Radio Club, VY0ERC. The article features Pierre Fogal, VE3KTB, and Alexey (Alex) Tikhomirov, VE1RUS. Pierre is a station […]
Amateurs in the News: “Ham radio operators are still reaching out” Southern Alberta Amateur Radio Club in the news
The following item is by Tim Kalinowski of the Lethbridge Herald: The August 6, 2018 issue of the Lethbridge Herald in Lethbridge, Alberta features an article by Tim Kalinowski about Amateur Radio, its many benefits, and the role that Amateurs play in society, particularly during an emergency. The following is an extract: “The ionosphere, electromagnetic […]
Update on RAC 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin Program Congratulations to Patrick Speer, VE7PJS
To commemorate our 25th Anniversary, Radio Amateurs of Canada launched the special RAC 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin program in May. Under the program, individuals who pledge donations to RAC of $100 or more receive a special serialized coin commemorating RAC’s 25th anniversary. Through the RAC Challenge Coin program, we hope to raise sufficient funds to […]
Amateurs in the News: “PEI ham radio operators celebrate Marconi Day in international event”
CBC News coverage of International Marconi Day event George Dewar, VY2GF, and Bernard Cormier, VE9BY, participated in International Marconi Day on Saturday, April 21, which is a 24-hour Amateur Radio event that is held annually by the Cornish Amateur Radio Club in the United Kingdom to celebrate the birth of Guglielmo Marconi on April 25, 1874. […]
The End of an Era: Durham Radio closes business
We have received the sad news that Durham Radio Sales & Service Inc has decided to cease operations. A message on their website made the following announcement: “We regret to inform you that Durham Radio Sales & Service Inc., after nearly 25 years in the industry – closed its doors forever at 3:00 PM on Saturday, […]
A Visit to Amateur station V55V in Namibia, Africa
The following item is courtesy of Rudi Klos, DK7PE: The Amateur Radio Station V55V in Namibia is known to have one of the biggest signals in the southern part of Africa. We were invited to visit this station and allowed to produce the above video about it. For more than 20 years Martin, V51MW, has been […]