For immediate release: Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from Amateur Radio clubs across the country for our Liability Insurance Program for 2021. RAC runs the RAC Affiliated Club Insurance Program each year to provide Canadian Amateur Radio clubs with liability insurance coverage – often needed by clubs in […]
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Special call signs in Belgium during the second lockdown period
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 […]
Temporary telephone problems at RAC Office have been fixed November 19 and 20
For immediate release: The RAC office ran into an unexpected technical issue with its telephone service on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19. The issue has now been resolved and telephone service has resumed. Unfortunately any attempt to contact the RAC office between approximately 4 pm EST on Thursday, November 19 and all of Friday, November […]
Maurice-André Vigneault, VE3VIG and Doug Leach, VE3XK appointed to Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Maurice-André Vigneault, VE3VIG, et Doug Leach, VE3XK sont nommés au Temple de la renommée de la radio amateur du Canada
Above photo: Maurice-André Vigneault, VE3VIG (left) and Doug Leach, VE3XK (SK) have been appointed to the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame! For immediate release: The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Maurice-André Vigneault, VE3VIG and Doug Leach, VE3XK (SK), have been named to the Hall of Fame. […]
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 […]
A “Clean Sweep” in ARRL November Sweepstakes Means Working 84 Sections this Year
The following item is courtesy of the American Radio Relay League: The ever-popular ARRL November Sweepstakes (SS) weekends are upon us — one for CW and the other for SSB — and this year, participants will have to search out an additional Section. The CW event is held November 7 – 9 (UTC), and the SSB […]
Brent Taylor, VY2HF, Appointed to the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Board of Trustees Brent Taylor, VY2HF, nommé au Conseil des fiduciaires du Temple de la renommée de radioamateur canadien
The RAC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Brent Taylor, VY2HF, has been appointed as a Trustee for the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame (CARHOF).
The RAC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Brent Taylor, VY2HF, has been appointed as a Trustee for the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame (CARHOF).
November-December 2020 eTCA is now available for download novembre-décembre 2020 eTCA est disponible
Welcome to the November-December 2020 issue ofThe Canadian Amateur The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the November-December 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur (TCA) magazine 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 […]
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 […]