2026-05-30, 07:28:25
RAC Ontario Sections Bulletin for 30 May, 2026
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF SK
Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President
Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at the age of 66.
The sudden loss of Brent has deeply shocked Radio Amateurs of Canada and
the Amateur Radio community across Canada and beyond.
RAC extends its sincere condolences to Brent’s wife Janice, his family,
friends, and the many people whose lives he touched through his years of
service to Amateur Radio and public life.
There will be a small private family funeral. A celebration of life will be
announced at a future date and will be open to the public.
Full announcement can be found on the RAC website.
-- Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM, President, Radio Amateurs of Canada
2. NRC shortwave station broadcasts to be shut down 22 June (CHU Canada)
As of June 22, 2026, the shortwave radio broadcast of the NRC's official
time signal will no longer be available.
The NRC's official time can still be found in the following ways:
-The NRC's web clock
-The telephone talking clock
-The NRC's Network Time Protocol
Three frequencies are used: 3330, 7850, and 14 670 kHz. The transmission mode,
upper single sideband with carrier re-inserted, provides time signal service
without requiring a special SSB radio, and also provides three standard
frequencies. The frequencies are derived from one of a trio of atomic clocks
located at the transmitter site. CHU time signals are also derived from these
clocks. The clocks at the CHU transmitter site, about 20 km from the NRC's
time laboratory, are compared daily with the NRC's primary cesium clocks.
https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/canadas-official-
time/nrc-shortwave-station-broadcasts-chu
-- link provided by John VE3EJ (Contest Club Ontario - groups.io)
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
3. CANCELLED!! - Grimsby Tailgate Treasures
Sponsor :Hamilton Amateur Radio Club
Date :Saturday, June 13, 2026
:Our club president Peter VE3XLQ advises that vendor participation is lower
than expected, and without additional support, we will unfortunately cancel the
event this year.
Webpage :https://www.hamiltonarc.com
Date updated: 2026-05-29
-- RAC Events page
ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. From Spot to Map: A New Way to Follow DXpeditions
A new feature has been added to DXLook that allows amateur radio operators to
visualize DXpedition activity on a world map using live reception reports from
multiple amateur radio networks.
The new DXpeditions View combines data from PSK Reporter, Reverse Beacon Network
(RBN), WSPRnet, and DX Clusters to display where DXpedition signals are being
received in near real time. Rather than presenting reports as individual spots or
entries in a cluster feed, the system plots activity geographically, providing
operators with a broader view of how a DXpedition signal is propagating
around the world.
The feature is designed to complement existing spotting tools rather than replace
them. By visualizing reception reports geographically, it becomes easier to
identify developing openings, regional coverage patterns, and changes in
propagation that may not be immediately apparent from spot data alone.
The DXpeditions View is available immediately and can be accessed from the
Maps section of DXLook. For operators interested in learning more about how the
feature works, a detailed guide is available on the DXLook blog.
DXLook -> https://dxlook.com
-- Rodrigo Vazquez, AK6FP / LU6ERV (via daily.hamweekly.com)
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
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF SK
Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President
Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at the age of 66.
The sudden loss of Brent has deeply shocked Radio Amateurs of Canada and
the Amateur Radio community across Canada and beyond.
RAC extends its sincere condolences to Brent’s wife Janice, his family,
friends, and the many people whose lives he touched through his years of
service to Amateur Radio and public life.
There will be a small private family funeral. A celebration of life will be
announced at a future date and will be open to the public.
Full announcement can be found on the RAC website.
-- Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM, President, Radio Amateurs of Canada
2. NRC shortwave station broadcasts to be shut down 22 June (CHU Canada)
As of June 22, 2026, the shortwave radio broadcast of the NRC's official
time signal will no longer be available.
The NRC's official time can still be found in the following ways:
-The NRC's web clock
-The telephone talking clock
-The NRC's Network Time Protocol
Three frequencies are used: 3330, 7850, and 14 670 kHz. The transmission mode,
upper single sideband with carrier re-inserted, provides time signal service
without requiring a special SSB radio, and also provides three standard
frequencies. The frequencies are derived from one of a trio of atomic clocks
located at the transmitter site. CHU time signals are also derived from these
clocks. The clocks at the CHU transmitter site, about 20 km from the NRC's
time laboratory, are compared daily with the NRC's primary cesium clocks.
https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/canadas-official-
time/nrc-shortwave-station-broadcasts-chu
-- link provided by John VE3EJ (Contest Club Ontario - groups.io)
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
3. CANCELLED!! - Grimsby Tailgate Treasures
Sponsor :Hamilton Amateur Radio Club
Date :Saturday, June 13, 2026
:Our club president Peter VE3XLQ advises that vendor participation is lower
than expected, and without additional support, we will unfortunately cancel the
event this year.
Webpage :https://www.hamiltonarc.com
Date updated: 2026-05-29
-- RAC Events page
ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. From Spot to Map: A New Way to Follow DXpeditions
A new feature has been added to DXLook that allows amateur radio operators to
visualize DXpedition activity on a world map using live reception reports from
multiple amateur radio networks.
The new DXpeditions View combines data from PSK Reporter, Reverse Beacon Network
(RBN), WSPRnet, and DX Clusters to display where DXpedition signals are being
received in near real time. Rather than presenting reports as individual spots or
entries in a cluster feed, the system plots activity geographically, providing
operators with a broader view of how a DXpedition signal is propagating
around the world.
The feature is designed to complement existing spotting tools rather than replace
them. By visualizing reception reports geographically, it becomes easier to
identify developing openings, regional coverage patterns, and changes in
propagation that may not be immediately apparent from spot data alone.
The DXpeditions View is available immediately and can be accessed from the
Maps section of DXLook. For operators interested in learning more about how the
feature works, a detailed guide is available on the DXLook blog.
DXLook -> https://dxlook.com
-- Rodrigo Vazquez, AK6FP / LU6ERV (via daily.hamweekly.com)
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