Disponible en français Date: Saturday, October 12 Note: In Ontario the Simulated Emergency Test will be held on Saturday, October 12 but at Emergency Operations Centres that are located in Municipal offices, that can’t get access on the weekend, the SET will also be held on Wednesday, October 9. The Simulated Emergency Test is a […]
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RAC Affiliated Club Insurance Program: Applications Open for 2020 Deadline for Applications: December 20, 2019
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 2020. 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 order […]
IARU Administrative Council Steps Up Efforts to Combat Radio Spectrum Pollution 2019 World Amateur Radio Day Theme: “Celebrating Amateur Radio’s Contribution to Society”
The following news item is courtesy of the International Amateur Radio Union: The Administrative Council (AC) of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) held its annual in-person meeting on September 28 and 29, 2019 in Lima, Peru, just before the triennial General Assembly of IARU Region 2. The AC is responsible for the policy and […]
Election for RAC Director Ontario South Region 2019 Ballots have been mailed; deadline for return is Friday, October 25
Disponible en français Three nominations have been received for the position of RAC Director for the Ontario South Region. Following a review of the documentation submitted and taking into account the constitutional and election process requirements, the Election Committee determined that the nomination papers were complete and in order for the following individuals. Their bios […]
Radio station WWV is celebrating 100 years
The following news item is courtesy of Southgate Amateur Radio News: Standard Time and Frequency station WWV celebrates its centenary on October 1. Radio Amateurs have been asked to participate by taking measurements and sharing their results as described below. The Reporter Herald says: The world’s oldest licensed radio station, which operates from a location […]
RAC officials are attending XX General Assembly of IARU Region 2 in Lima, Peru
Lima 2019 – The XX General Assembly of the International Amateur Radio Union’s Region 2 is now underway in Lima, Peru and is being held from September 30 to October 2, 2019. Radio Club Peruano (RCP) is the host Member Society. The above photo shows the Head Table at the event. All IARU Member societies have […]
Well-Known Yukon Amateur J Allen, VY1JA, is Stepping Away from Amateur Radio
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 […]
Distracted Driving in Canada update: Ontario considering permanent two-way radio exemption for Amateurs Ministry is seeking comments and suggestions: Deadline November 4
For immediate release: Distracted driving regulations continue to be an area of interest for many Canadian Radio Amateurs. These regulations are made and enforced by provincial governments and can vary considerably from province to province and over time. In Ontario, RAC Directors Allan Boyd, VE3AJB (Ontario North/East) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (Ontario South) have been […]
Thank you for attending the RAC AGM! "Radio Amateurs of Canada Annual General Meeting hosted by MAARC considered a huge success!"
Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA (RAC President) accepts Certificate of Appreciation from André Goguen, VE9ARG (Moncton Area ARC President) at the RAC Annual General Meeting. Thank you Moncton Area ARC! Radio Amateurs of Canada held its biennial Planning Meeting in Riverview, New Brunswick (near Moncton) on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13 and it was attended […]
Larry E. Price, W4RA, SK Honorary Member of Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
Larry E. Price, W4RA, Silent Key – ARRL and IARU President Emeritus and Honorary Member of the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) President Emeritus, Larry E. Price, W4RA, of Statesboro, Georgia, died on September 10 at the age of 85. At the age of […]