Contact | News Release | Airdrie Space Science Club | Q&A YouTube video of ARISS contact with Airdrie Science Space Camp Update on today’s ARISS Contact: Friday, May 15, 2020 The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program conducted its second test of its new distance-learning ARISS radio contacts with astronauts this morning. Youth […]
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New RAC Membership Renewal Procedures Renewal reminder notifications are now being sent by email
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Why World Amateur Radio Day is key to highlight crucial services” An Interview with IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH
The following news item is courtesy of ITU News: World Amateur Radio Day is being observed on Saturday, 18 April. Timothy Ellam, VE6SH, President of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) shares his views on why the day is important and how Amateur Radio plays an important role in improving lives worldwide. What is the […]
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 […]