Special Event Station OP20FENIKS (“Phoenix 2020”): November 2020 To bring “Phoenix 2020: The Great Reconstruction after the First World War in the Westhoek in Belgium” to worldwide attention, the Radio Amateurs of the Royal Union of Belgian Radio Amateurs (UBA) from Gullegem and IPR from Ypres – located in West Flanders in the Belgian province of West […]
Upcoming Events
Battle of Atlantic and Fern Blodgett Sunde bronze statue unveiling in Cobourg A Tribute to Fern Blodgett Sunde: first female radio operator to go to sea
Fern Blodgett Sunde Commemorative Ceremony and Monument Unveiling: Live event Saturday at 1:15 pm For immediate release: October 17, 2020 – Cobourg, Ontario The ceremony and monument unveiling may be viewed live (and will be accessible after the event) on Cobourg Media Facebook and YouTube, or by accessing the links at: http://www.cobourgmedia.ca/fernblodgettsunde We cordially invite you to […]
Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) 2020 Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18
The following information is courtesy of the Scouts JOTA-JOTI website: The Jamboree On The Air is an annual event in which Scouts and Guides all over the world connect with each other by means of Amateur Radio. Short-wave radio signals carry their voices to virtually any corner of the world. It’s the shear excitement of […]
Update on Simulated Emergency Test: Saturday, October 31 Note: October 28 SET is not taking place; SET is only on October 31
Update | SET Planning | SET Objectives | Reporting | Winter Storm Theme Simulated Emergency Test to be held on October 31 only. Time: 9 am until 12 noon local For immediate release: For what is certainly the first time in history, the upcoming Simulated Emergency Test (SET) will be held during a real global pandemic […]
IARU HF World Championship 2020
IARU HF Championships: July 11 and 12 The aim of the IARU HF Championships is to contact as many other Amateurs, especially International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Member Society HQ stations, around the world as possible using the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metre bands, and using phone and CW. The Contest runs […]
Field Day 2020 is now in the history books! Share your stories with us: #RACFD and #ARRLFD
Previous Next RAC Ontario South Director Phil McBride, VA3QR/VA3KPJ, was active for the Field Day weekend and will also be active during the RAC Canada Day Contest on July 1. You can follow Phil on this webpage and on his Twitter account: “VA3QR/P will be 1B ONE on FD, and will also be VA3RAC for 3 x […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dayton Hamvention 2020 has been cancelled: refunds now available
Refund Procedures are now in Place for Dayton Hamvention-Associated Social Events March 20, 2020 update: Refunds are now being processed for Dayton Hamvention-associated social gatherings, including Contest University, Contest Dinner, and Top Band Dinner. Each event has its own procedures. Those who signed up for the DX Dinner will be able to obtain refunds via PayPal. An email to […]