2014-04-29 The Canadian Amateur Radio Regulatory Advisory Board (CARAB), comprised of members of the RAC Executive and senior Industry Canada representatives, met in Ottawa on April 23rd. In attendance for RAC was Geoff Bawden VE4BAW (President), Glenn MacDonell VE3XRA (Vice-President and Regulatory Affairs Officer), George Gorsline VE3YV (International affairs Officer) and Marcel D. Mongeon VA3DDD […]
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RAC Bulletin 2014-014E – Recognition of Vernon Ikeda
Radio Amateurs of Canada would like to recognize Vernon Ikeda VE2MBS/VE2QQ for his contributions as very dedicated and key volunteer for RAC. Vern was our Blog/RAC E-News/Web News Bulletin Editor and also managed the RAC twitter account. Vern’s signature block can been seen in hundreds of various bulletins and news items that have served to […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-13E – Invitation to All Amateur Radio Operators …Consultation on Federal Regulatory Issues
RAC Bulletin 2014-013E – Invitation to All Amateur Radio Operators …Consultation on Federal Regulatory Issues of Interest to Amateurs 2014-03-27 The Radio Amateurs of Canada meets on a regular basis with Industry Canada on issues of interest to amateur radio operators. Over the years issues such as requirements for operator certification, amateur 60M access, the […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-12E – 2014 Radio Amateurs of Canada Scholarships Available
RAC Bulletin 2014-012E – 2014 Radio Amateurs of Canada Scholarships Available 2014-03-27 Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce that in 2014 we will again be offering scholarships to young Amateurs who are taking post-secondary schooling in Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineering. Students in other fields of study will be considered on a case-by-case […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-011E – Volunteers needed for Dayton Hamvention 2014
RAC Bulletin 2014-011E – Volunteers needed for Dayton Hamvention. 2014-03-20 The Radio Amateurs of Canada will be at Dayton for Hamvention 2014 May 16th to 28th. Last few years, after a decade long wait, the Radio Amateurs of Canada operated a Booth at the Dayton Hamvention. RAC officers and RAC members met with many existing […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-010E – Distracted Driving Bulletin: New Brunswick confirms exemption for Ham Radio Operators.
RAC Bulletin 2014-010E – Distracted Driving Bulletin: New Brunswick confirms exemption for Ham Radio Operators. 2014-03-18 Radio Amateurs of Canada is announcing today confirmation that the New Brunswick Government has tabled new legislation to provide an exemption to that province’s distracted driving law for amateur radio operators. The announcement was made at the Legislature in […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-009E – New Brunswick Minister of Justice Invites Amateurs to Legislature
RAC Bulletin 2014-009E – New Brunswick Minister of Justice Invites Amateurs to Legislature 2014-03-16 Radio Amateurs invited to attend Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) has been made aware that an important announcement will be made at the Gallery of the Legislature (706 Queen St, Fredericton, NB) at 1:00PM on Tuesday 18th of March. RAC was […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-008E – Industry Canada rolls out New Amateur Radio Exam Generator and Updated Question Bank
RAC Bulletin 2014-008E – Industry Canada rolls out New Amateur Radio Exam Generator and Updated Question Bank 2014-03-06 Today, March 6th, Industry Canada released a new set of amateur radio exam questions based on recommendations made by RAC and launched a new exam generator. “This is good news that we were eagerly anticipating.”“ says Geoff […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-007E – Radio Amateurs of Canada partners up with RFinder – “The worldwide repeater directory”
RAC Bulletin 2014-007E – Radio Amateurs of Canada partners up with RFinder – “The worldwide repeater directory” 2014-03-03 Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) and RFinder are excited to announce a new business partnership agreement effective March 1st. RAC endorses RFinder as the official Worldwide Repeater Directory for all Canadian amateur radio operators. The RFinder is […]
RAC Bulletin 2014-006E – RAC supporting nomination of Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA for IARU Presidency
RAC Bulletin 2014-006E – RAC supporting nomination of Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA for IARU Presidency 2014-03-02 The Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) notes that the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), of which RAC is a member society, has advised that Timothy S. Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA and Ole Garpstead, LA2RR, have been nominated for president and vice-president, respectively, […]