2026-02-07, 10:11:10
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
1. Virtual Seminar - PASSING VOICE TRAFFIC - FEBRUARY 11 2026
What is the Principle, Purpose, Process, Function and Formats of Voice and Data Messaging in an Emergency Situation.
Register before February 9th at reupva3rie @ gmail.com
-- Presented By Rosemarie Upfield, VA3RIE, Communications, Education/Training Coordinator
Auxiliary Communication Service (ACS), Golden Horseshoe (GH) Section
ITEMS OF INTEREST
2. Hamvention 2026 Theme and Logo Announced
Hamvention has released the theme and logo for the 2026 Dayton Hamvention show that will take place May 15-17.
This year's theme is "Radio Adventure" referencing exploration of the many avenues ham radio offers.
Radio has always been about exploration — of ideas, technologies, distances, and possibilities.
From the earliest spark-gap pioneers to today’s digital experimenters, satellite operators,
contesters, emergency communicators, and outdoor enthusiasts, amateur radio continues
to be a gateway to discovery.
Hamvention will take place at the Greene County Fair and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio.
-- hamvention.org
3. open-hamclock-backend aims to keep HamClock ticking
A group of ham radio operators have stepped up to keep HamClock operating beyond
it's scheduled sunset in June. An open source replacement for the backend processes
required to keep the popular HamClock project alive is well under way.
This open-source replacement backend is now being developed that recreates the same
data feeds HamClock expects, using publicly available sources such as NOAA, space-
weather services, PSK Reporter, and DX information sites. From the HamClock’s point of
view, nothing changes — it connects to the same paths and receives the same data formats,
without any firmware modification.
The system is free, open-source, and designed to run locally on a small Linux system,
allowing individual hams or clubs to keep existing HamClocks fully operational.
Currently, open-hamclock-backend is designed to be self-hosted, requiring any user
wishing to extend HamClock's usefulness beyond June to run the software themselves.
However, options are being considered for a centralized version to be stood up for all
HamClock users to take advantage of.
-- full article on HamWeekly.com
4. DELAY FOR BOUVET ISLAND 3YØK DXPEDITION
The DXpedition to the most remote uninhabited island on our planet is facing a delay.
If you’re keeping your ears tuned for the start of the 3YØK DXpedition to Bouvet Island,
the thing you’re going to need more than good propagation, sufficient power, a good
antenna and, of course, good timing is…patience. The team’s plans have been delayed
by about two weeks, according to their website. Their sailing vessel is undergoing
additional maintenance to secure it for the journey to the remote island. The team
writes: “While this delay is disappointing, the safety of our team remains our highest
priority.” According to the team, nothing else about the team’s game plan has changed
and after three years of planning, they are looking forward to being QRV before too long.
-- Graham Kemp VK4BB (amateur radio newsline)
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
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
1. Virtual Seminar - PASSING VOICE TRAFFIC - FEBRUARY 11 2026
What is the Principle, Purpose, Process, Function and Formats of Voice and Data Messaging in an Emergency Situation.
Register before February 9th at reupva3rie @ gmail.com
-- Presented By Rosemarie Upfield, VA3RIE, Communications, Education/Training Coordinator
Auxiliary Communication Service (ACS), Golden Horseshoe (GH) Section
ITEMS OF INTEREST
2. Hamvention 2026 Theme and Logo Announced
Hamvention has released the theme and logo for the 2026 Dayton Hamvention show that will take place May 15-17.
This year's theme is "Radio Adventure" referencing exploration of the many avenues ham radio offers.
Radio has always been about exploration — of ideas, technologies, distances, and possibilities.
From the earliest spark-gap pioneers to today’s digital experimenters, satellite operators,
contesters, emergency communicators, and outdoor enthusiasts, amateur radio continues
to be a gateway to discovery.
Hamvention will take place at the Greene County Fair and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio.
-- hamvention.org
3. open-hamclock-backend aims to keep HamClock ticking
A group of ham radio operators have stepped up to keep HamClock operating beyond
it's scheduled sunset in June. An open source replacement for the backend processes
required to keep the popular HamClock project alive is well under way.
This open-source replacement backend is now being developed that recreates the same
data feeds HamClock expects, using publicly available sources such as NOAA, space-
weather services, PSK Reporter, and DX information sites. From the HamClock’s point of
view, nothing changes — it connects to the same paths and receives the same data formats,
without any firmware modification.
The system is free, open-source, and designed to run locally on a small Linux system,
allowing individual hams or clubs to keep existing HamClocks fully operational.
Currently, open-hamclock-backend is designed to be self-hosted, requiring any user
wishing to extend HamClock's usefulness beyond June to run the software themselves.
However, options are being considered for a centralized version to be stood up for all
HamClock users to take advantage of.
-- full article on HamWeekly.com
4. DELAY FOR BOUVET ISLAND 3YØK DXPEDITION
The DXpedition to the most remote uninhabited island on our planet is facing a delay.
If you’re keeping your ears tuned for the start of the 3YØK DXpedition to Bouvet Island,
the thing you’re going to need more than good propagation, sufficient power, a good
antenna and, of course, good timing is…patience. The team’s plans have been delayed
by about two weeks, according to their website. Their sailing vessel is undergoing
additional maintenance to secure it for the journey to the remote island. The team
writes: “While this delay is disappointing, the safety of our team remains our highest
priority.” According to the team, nothing else about the team’s game plan has changed
and after three years of planning, they are looking forward to being QRV before too long.
-- Graham Kemp VK4BB (amateur radio newsline)
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