Welcome to the July-August 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the July-August 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 […]
RAC Bulletins
Registration for the Summer 2020 RAC Advanced Course Now Available Stay tuned for information about upcoming Basic Course
Advanced Course: Registration underway | Basic Course: Stay tuned for information For immediate release: In response to the global pandemic, Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again offering an online Advanced Qualification Amateur Radio Course so that individuals can upgrade their qualifications while continuing to practise social/physical distancing. With your Advanced Certificate, you can run higher power, operate a […]
The RAC Report | RAC en bref A TCA Supplement – Un supplément à la revue TCA – June | Juin 2020
RAC Report | RAC en bref – English | French Amateur Radio During the Current Global Pandemic: An Update On March 27, 2020, when I first wrote about “Amateur Radio During the Current Global Pandemic”, I indicated that the pandemic had already been part of our daily lives for several weeks. As I write this […]
Update on Delivery of The Canadian Amateur magazine
For immediate release: As previously reported, the delivery of the May-June 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur magazine has been delayed as a result of the global pandemic. Recently, we have received some hopeful news as some RAC members have indicated that they have received their copies in the mail. One such sighting was in Richmond, […]
ARISS contact with the Airdrie Space Science Club in Alberta: Friday, May 15 Second test of new Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio was a huge success!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]