For immediate release: Due to the recent stricter COVID-19 measures, many Radio Amateurs will be forced to spend most of the following weeks at home again. Many are obliged to telework. Teleworking is definitely becoming the new standard for several employees. COVID-19 has accelerated teleworking for almost all companies. At the request of the Royal […]
International News
IARU R2 Appoints new Emergency Coordinator
The following news item is courtesy of the International Amateur Radio Union: The Executive Committee of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 2 has appointed Dr. Carlos A. Santamaria, CO2JC, as the new Region 2 Emergency Coordinator (EMCOR). The Executive Committee made the appointment after a call to all Member Societies for candidates after the recent […]
Special Event commemorates the Reconstruction of Flanders Fields Special Event Station OP20FENIKS: November 1-30
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 […]
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 […]
IARU Administrative Council Addresses Wide-Ranging Agenda in Virtual Meeting
IARU News Release | October 2020 For immediate release: The Administrative Council (AC) of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) held its annual meeting from October 8 to October 10. The AC is responsible for the policy and management of the IARU and consists of the three IARU international officers and two representatives from each […]
FCC to withdraw US Amateur privileges in the 9 cm Microwave Band Canadian Amateur privileges will be unchanged
For immediate release: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently made changes affecting the Amateur Radio Service in the United States and this has also raised concerns among Canadian Amateurs. The FCC has ruled that it will withdraw US Amateur privileges at 3300-3500 MHz (the 9 cm Microwave band) in order to make the band […]
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 […]
RAC Canada 2020 Conference: Presentations now available for view
Canada 2020 Conference and AGM: Presentations now available on new RAC YouTube Channel Radio Amateurs of Canada would like to thank all presenters, participants and volunteers for organizing and attending the RAC Canada 2020 Conference and Annual General Meeting. All presentations are now available for viewing on the new RAC YouTube Channel. Note: Unfortunately there was a problem […]
Preparations Continue for World Radiocommunication Conference 2023
The following news item is courtesy of the International Amateur Radio Union: The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) participated in the first online meeting of Project Team A (PTA) of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) CEPT Conference Preparatory Group. PTA has a mandate to prepare the CEPT brief on scientific and regulatory WRC-23 agenda […]
HF Digital Mode Band Plan Review
The following information is courtesy of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU): Because frequency allocations and Amateur Radio operating interests vary in different parts of the world, the development of band plans – voluntary guidelines on the use of the spectrum that is available to Radio Amateurs – is a responsibility of the three IARU […]