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 […]
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“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 […]
May-June 2020 eTCA now available mai-juin 2020 eTCA est disponible
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amateur Radio during the current Global Pandemic
A Message from the RAC President The Covid-19 pandemic has been a part of our daily lives for several weeks now and will most likely continue to be for some time. The pandemic is of particular concern for Radio Amateurs because ours is a hobby that can be practised by people of all ages from Elementary […]
RAC Welcomes New Special Advisor for World Radio Conferences Paul Coverdale, VE3ICV, is new WRC Special Advisor
The following news item is courtesy of The Canadian Amateur magazine: As we are about to begin another four-year process leading to the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2023, Bryan Rawlings, VE3QN, has decided to step down as RAC Special WRC Advisor to let another RAC representative start the process. Bryan provided his final report […]
RAC Head Office building has been closed but staff are working remotely
Membership Renewals | Mail delivery | Contacting RAC Update as of March 21, 2020: As previously reported the RAC Head Office in Ottawa has been closed indefinitely due to the global pandemic. The majority of activities and responsibilities of the RAC administration are now being performed remotely. In addition, the RAC Board and Executive and […]