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RAC Ontario Sections Bulletin for December 23, 2023 |
Posted by: Richard VE3OZW - 2023-12-23, 08:54:11 - Forum: ISED, RAC Bulletins
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RAC Ontario Sections Bulletin for December 23, 2023
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada
with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. Reminder of RAC Winter Contest
00:00z to 23:59z - December 30, 2023
160m thru 2m CW and Phone
Work any station once on each of the two modes per band.
Contacts count for the award programs that RAC offers.
https://www.rac.ca/rac-canada-winter-contest-2023/
-- see the RAC website for full particulars
2. RAC Online Basic Qualification Course registering now
Course starts Sunday, January 21 and runs thru Thursday, March 28, 2024
and will be held on Thursdays (18:00 to 21:00 ET) and Sundays (13:00 -
16:00 ET)
Cost: $50.
https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-course-registration-form-winter-2024/
--see the RAC website for full details.
3. WRC 2023 Update December 15, 2023 | “The Final Week”
In the final week of WRC-23, an allocation was made for a spaceborne radar
sounder operating in the 40-50 MHz range. There was some concern expressed
about whether any signal would spill over into the lower portion of the
6m band,
but geographical and operational limitations as well as allowable power
flux density
at the Earth’s surface make the likelihood of this happening very low in
practice.
A footnote to the Radio Regulations for Region 2 identifies frequencies
for International
Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in the band 10-10.5 GHz. This is only
applicable
to a number of central and south American countries and does not apply
to Canada
and the United States.
Agenda items have been determined for the next World Radiocommunication
Conferences in 2027 and 2031. These include an opportunity for a
possible new
Amateur allocation in the frequency range 275-325 GHz; a definition of
frequencies
for Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) to avoid harmful interference to
radiocommunications services and initial studies which could lead to an
Amateur
allocation for communications on the lunar surface and between lunar orbit
and the lunar surface.
For more information please see the next two issues of The Canadian Amateur
magazine.
-- RAC Special Advisor Paul Coverdale, VE3ICV
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. CQ Magazine publication suspended
Many hams have noted not receiving paper copies of CQ magazine since
earlier this
year, and the last electronically published issue was October, 2023
Quoting Rich Moseson, W2VU, editor of CQ Magazine: “Unfortunately, CQ has
temporarily suspended publishing at this time. We are working very hard
to secure the
necessary funding to continue operations but until we can make those
arrangements,
everything is on hold.”
The CQ contests will continue to be held, uninterrupted, by the WWROF
(as they
have been for many years now).
I myself - the CQ Contesting Editor for the past several years - am
launching a
contesting website that will specialize in short turnaround news flashes
and gossip
from the contesting world.
-- Tim N3QE
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
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RAC Canada Day Contest 2023 Results Updated |
Posted by: Richard VE3OZW - 2023-12-21, 15:55:36 - Forum: ISED, RAC Bulletins
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RAC Canada Day Contest 2023 Results Updated: December 20
RAC Contest Managers:
Bart Ritchie, VE5CPU and Sam Ferris, VE5SF
The RAC Contest Management Team is pleased to present an updated version of the RAC Canada Day Contest 2023 Results.
We would like to acknowledge a couple of errors in the results.
- In the listing for Multi-Operator Multi Transmitter Any Authorized Power Level the call sign for VE6TL was incorrectly listed as VE6RL as was the same error in the operators list.
- We were advised by Rob Noakes, VE3PCP, that there was an issue with the original scoring of his CJ3YLR entry. After reviewing we noted some formatting issues that were not identified which caused the incorrect scoring. We have corrected his result in the Multi Operator Single Transmitter High Power (MOSTHP) updating his score to 17,366.
It was certainly nice to see the solar cycle continue on its upswing, leading to better conditions on 10 and 15 metres for the RAC Canada Day Contest 2023. With improved solar conditions and a weekend Canada Day event there was a record 835 logs submitted – a 12% increase over last year’s record performance.
With a total of 108,225 QSOs logged, it was not only the best entry turnout but the highest number of logged QSOs we have ever recorded! Three new records were established this year with all of them in the new assisted categories. Please see inside for all of the details.
Thank you for participating in the contest! We would also like to thank all of our great sponsors for continuing to support the contest and Amateur Radio in Canada and internationally!
Don’t forget the RAC Canada Winter Contest is on December 30. See you on the bands!
As always, you can find all the contest rules and entry forms at:
http://wp.rac.ca/contesting-results/
– 73, Bart, VE5CPU and Sam, VE5SF
Alan Griffin RAC MarCom Director
TCA Editor – marcom@rac.ca
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RAC Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course: Winter 2024 |
Posted by: Richard VE3OZW - 2023-12-21, 15:49:39 - Forum: ISED, RAC Bulletins
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Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash
Registration for Winter 2024 RAC Basic Course is underway!
https://www.rac.ca/basic-radio-course-winter-2024/
For immediate release:
Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again offering an online Amateur Radio course so that individuals from all across Canada can obtain their Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification.
The course will again be conducted with the assistance of the Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club (AVARC) of Nova Scotia.
This course prepares students for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Basic Qualification Level Operator Certificate exam to operate on allocated Amateur Radio frequencies.
Schedule and Cost:
Date: The course will be held on Thursdays and Sundays commencing on Sunday, January 21 and ending on Thursday, March 28.
Time: Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm (1800 – 2100) Eastern Time and Sunday afternoons 1 pm to 4 pm (1300 – 1600) Eastern Time.
Cost: The registration fee for the course is $50 plus GST/HST. The cost of the Basic Study Guide is extra and an order link will be provided upon completion of payment.
Instruction:
The course instructor is RAC Atlantic Director Al Penney, VO1NO. Al was first licensed in 1977 and has been active in many areas of Amateur Radio including contesting, DXing, VHF/UHF weak signal, satellites, emergency communications and DXpeditioning.
He has served as the President of six different Amateur Radio clubs in both Canada and the United States and currently chairs the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 2 Band Planning Committee. Al has taught the Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course since 1994.
Requirements:
Course material pertaining to all topics covered in the course syllabus will be provided to all registered students. Students must have a copy of the Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide provided by Coax Publications. For more information please visit the RAC Study Guides webpage.
It is essential that all students have the necessary equipment and bandwidth capable of taking the course – at least a tablet or PC and a DSL broadband connection – which will be conducted using the Zoom conference platform.
You do not need your own account on Zoom to take part in this course, but you may have to download a Zoom applet to participate.
Students will receive instructions on how to log on to the online sessions once they have registered for the course. Classes will be recorded, so occasional absences are not a problem.
Complete information about the course and a downloadable copy of the course syllabus are available at the link provided below.
Registration:
If you would like to take part in this course please register now by completing the registration form provided on the RAC website at:
https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-course-registration-form-winter-2024/
Other Amateur Radio Courses:
Amateur Radio Basic and Advanced Qualification courses are also now being provided both online and in person by Canadian Amateur Radio Clubs and organizations. Please visit the Amateur Radio Courses webpage for more information at the link provided below.
https://www.rac.ca/amateur-radio-courses/
Phil McBride, VA3QR
RAC President
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Antenna Information Archive |
Posted by: VE3WI Dave - 2023-12-21, 10:36:42 - Forum: Antennas
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You may have heard of L.B. Cebik W4RNL. He was a very prolific antenna designer and author, who passed away in 2008.
Another well-known antenna expert, Marcel ON5AU maintained an archive of Cebik's work on his website.
ON5AU recently passed away, so Lonney K1LH picked up the torch and created a great website preserving Cebik's work and making it available for all of us.
https://www.antenna2.net/cebik/
73
Dave, VE3WI
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RAC Ontario Sections Bulletin for Dec 16, 2023 |
Posted by: Richard VE3OZW - 2023-12-17, 08:59:47 - Forum: ISED, RAC Bulletins
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RAC Ontario Sections Bulletin for Dec 16, 2023
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada
with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. YOTA Camp 2024 | Halifax | July 7-12, 2024
Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce that the Youth On The
Air (YOTA) Camp will once again be held in Canada. After the success of the YOTA
Camp in Ottawa in July 2023, Radio Amateurs of Canada has teamed up with Youth
On The Air Americas to bring YOTA back to Canada.
YOTA Camp 2024 will be held at the Mount Saint Vincent University campus
in Halifax, from July 7 to July 12. Modelled after the successful Youngsters On The
Air program in Region 1 of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), this will be
the fourth YOTA Camp in the Americas with past camps being held in Cincinnati, OH, USA
(2021 and 2022) and Ottawa, Canada (2023).
YOTA Camp is open to Amateur Radio operators between the ages of 15 and 25.
A total of 50 campers will be accepted to this year’s program, an
increase from last year.
For complete details about the camp and/or to sign up for updates by
email, please visit the camp webpage provided below or contact yota2024@rac.ca.
-- Youth On The Air – YouthOnTheAir.org
2. WRC-23 Update December 8, 2023
After much discussion, agreement has been reached on the important topic
of interference by Amateurs to the Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS) in the 23
cm band.
The final outcome introduces a new footnote in the Radio Regulations
regarding Amateur and Amateur Satellite Service operation in the 1240-1300 MHz range. This
footnote recognizes that receipt of a report of harmful interference caused by a
station of the Amateur or Amateur-Satellite Services, should be the trigger for
Administrations to invoke the guidance in the most recent version of M.2164.
-- For all updates, see the rac webpage at the following URL
https://www.rac.ca/world-radiocommunication-conference-2023/
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
3. ARDC and ARRL Announce $2.1 Million in combined funding
for the Next Generation of Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) and The ARRL Foundation
announced a three-year commitment with over $2.1 million in combined funding to
support scholarships for radio amateurs, radio technology for classroom teachers, and amateur
radio club grants.
This commitment reinforces a strong shared vision between ARRL and ARDC
to invest in the future of amateur radio through programs supporting the next
generation of radio amateurs.
The renewed commitment will result in over 200 total scholarships,
awarded over the next three years, for radio amateurs pursuing higher education, with
scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
Additional funding from ARDC will extend the effectiveness of ARRL
outreach programs to teachers and schools, including the ARRL Teachers Institute for
Wireless Technology. Monies will be used to purchase equipment to allow students to get
hands-on STEM experiences through radio communications and radio technology.
-- full details on arrl website
4. 2024 ARRL National Convention to be at Hamvention
ARRL and Hamvention® have announced that Hamvention will host the 2024 ARRL
National Convention, May 17, 18, and 19 at the Greene County Fairgrounds
in Xenia, Ohio.
Hamvention is the world's largest annual gathering of radio amateurs and
has been sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) since 1952.
The Hamvention 2024 theme, is 'Expanding our Community'.
The nomination period is open to submit nominations for 2024 Hamvention
Awards, including the Amateur of the Year, Technical Achievement, Special Achievement, and
Club of the Year awards. More information can found on the Hamvention website, and
nominations will close on February 15, 2024.
Once finalized, the ARRL National Convention program will be published
at www.arrl.org/expo.
Hamvention urged "everyone to purchase their tickets and make their room
reservations early to avoid the rush." Visit the Hamvention website for more information
and to order tickets at
www.hamvention.org.
-- arrl news
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
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