2025-11-08, 09:01:13
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. The November-December 2025 issue of The Canadian Amateur is now available.
The digital version of the November-December 2025 TCA ia available for viewing or download.
The paper version is now at the printer.
To download your copy please visit: https://www.rac.ca/digitaltca/
-- RAC website
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
2. BARRIE CLUB HOSTS AUXCOMM COURSE - Nov 22-23/2025
The Barrie ARC is hosting a two-day RAC Auxiliary Communications Communicator course on
22 and 23rd November. This course qualifies operators to participate in the new Auxiliary
Communications Service which is now a component of the Ontario Corps Provincial disaster
preparedness and response program. The course will take place at the Barrie Police Service
Headquarters, 110 Fairview Road, Barrie. Lunches and refreshments provided. Amateurs in,
or adjacent to, the County of Simcoe who would like to sit this course are invited to send a
request to "auxcomm at barriearc dotcom" to receive a course outline and application.
Contact Ian Snow VA3QT at va3qt at myrac dot ca" for further information.
-- Ian VA3QT
ITEMS OF INTEREST
3. The Communicator: November – December 2025
This issue looks at the enduring legacy of Émile Baudot, the pioneer of digital communication,
and revisits the vital role of radio during the catastrophic 1917 Halifax Explosion.
For satellite operators, discover how to seamlessly integrate SkyRoof with the Icom IC-9700
for LEO satellite operations, and check out our review of the past year in amateur satellites.
Technical articles dive into RTTY as a viable emergency digital mode and explores the fascinating
use of radio telemetry in insect tracking. We also have several articles on a current ‘hot’ activity,
homebrew vertical antennas for Parks on the Air (POTA). Finally, catch up on the excitement of
the ARDF World Championship and a glimpse into the future of Software Defined Radio.
There are articles for all levels of amateur radio and you’re sure to find something of interest.
-- John VE7TI
4. Current and Upcoming Special Event Callsigns.
Call Sponsor Valid Event
VC9CAF VE9ACC 2025-11-01 ->2025-11-30 Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Month
XL3T VA3RVK 2025-10-25 ->2025-11-24 50th anniversary of Parliament naming the
beaver as an official symbol of Canada
December
VC9A VE9ACC 2025-12-01 ->2025-12-31 124th Anniversary of Marconi's 1901 Transatlantic Transmission
-- Industry Canada website (va3pc)
This concludes this week's bulletin. Does anyone require repeats or clarifications?
Hearing none, This is V_3___ returning the frequency to net control.
Bulletin sent from Official Bulletin Manager VA3PC
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. The November-December 2025 issue of The Canadian Amateur is now available.
The digital version of the November-December 2025 TCA ia available for viewing or download.
The paper version is now at the printer.
To download your copy please visit: https://www.rac.ca/digitaltca/
-- RAC website
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
2. BARRIE CLUB HOSTS AUXCOMM COURSE - Nov 22-23/2025
The Barrie ARC is hosting a two-day RAC Auxiliary Communications Communicator course on
22 and 23rd November. This course qualifies operators to participate in the new Auxiliary
Communications Service which is now a component of the Ontario Corps Provincial disaster
preparedness and response program. The course will take place at the Barrie Police Service
Headquarters, 110 Fairview Road, Barrie. Lunches and refreshments provided. Amateurs in,
or adjacent to, the County of Simcoe who would like to sit this course are invited to send a
request to "auxcomm at barriearc dotcom" to receive a course outline and application.
Contact Ian Snow VA3QT at va3qt at myrac dot ca" for further information.
-- Ian VA3QT
ITEMS OF INTEREST
3. The Communicator: November – December 2025
This issue looks at the enduring legacy of Émile Baudot, the pioneer of digital communication,
and revisits the vital role of radio during the catastrophic 1917 Halifax Explosion.
For satellite operators, discover how to seamlessly integrate SkyRoof with the Icom IC-9700
for LEO satellite operations, and check out our review of the past year in amateur satellites.
Technical articles dive into RTTY as a viable emergency digital mode and explores the fascinating
use of radio telemetry in insect tracking. We also have several articles on a current ‘hot’ activity,
homebrew vertical antennas for Parks on the Air (POTA). Finally, catch up on the excitement of
the ARDF World Championship and a glimpse into the future of Software Defined Radio.
There are articles for all levels of amateur radio and you’re sure to find something of interest.
-- John VE7TI
4. Current and Upcoming Special Event Callsigns.
Call Sponsor Valid Event
VC9CAF VE9ACC 2025-11-01 ->2025-11-30 Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Month
XL3T VA3RVK 2025-10-25 ->2025-11-24 50th anniversary of Parliament naming the
beaver as an official symbol of Canada
December
VC9A VE9ACC 2025-12-01 ->2025-12-31 124th Anniversary of Marconi's 1901 Transatlantic Transmission
-- Industry Canada website (va3pc)
This concludes this week's bulletin. Does anyone require repeats or clarifications?
Hearing none, This is V_3___ returning the frequency to net control.
Bulletin sent from Official Bulletin Manager VA3PC