News reports now indicate the telescope has collapsed. https://nypost.com/2020/12/01/huge-puerto-rico-radio-telescope-already-damaged-collapses The Arecibo radio telescope located in Puerto Rico and used, at some point, by amateur radio will be decommissioned. To learn more go to

RAC Affiliated Club Insurance Program 2021: Applications are now being processedRadio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from Amateur Radio clubs across the country for our Liability Insurance Program for 2021. RAC runs the RAC Affiliated Club Insurance Program each year to provide Canadian Amateur Radio clubs with liability insurance coverage – often needed by clubs in order to operate in public venues or for public events – at rates well below standard commercial coverage packages. In addition, all RAC members who are also members of participating clubs will see the liability coverage extended, automatically, and at no charge, to their own individual Amateur…

If you live in or near the Bulkley Valley of BC and are interested in amateur radio you may want to have a look at the site noted below. They will be having their AGm on Dec 6th 2020. http://www.bvars.org/

Earlier this month someone hacked into Florida’s emergency communication system and sent a message to the State Emergency Response Team. At this time no one is sure how the hack occurred. https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2020/11/27/floridas-emergency-communications-channel-hacked-according-to-state-officials/

A large solar flare, the largest seen in some time, was noted on Sunday Nov 29 2020. To learn more on what this might mean go to https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2020/11/29/the-biggest-solar-flare-in-years-was-just-seen-with-more-coming-soon/?sh=25f407c47928

The ARRL 160M Contest (CW) will be held on the weekend of DEC 4 2020. This contest lasts 42 hours and there are no time limitations during the event. For more information go to http://www.arrl.org/160-meter

 The Maritime Mobile Service Net (MMSN) on 14.300 MHz remains available to less-equipped mariners who need assistance in emergencies is the position taken by the Coast Guard. To learn more on the rationale for t his move go to http://www.arrl.org/news/coast-guard-proposes-to-discontinue-hf-voice-watchkeeping

Do you own a cat ? Do you have a high SWR on all bands ? Just a suggestion… check the antenna !

The CQ World Wide Contest will be held the weekend of Nov 27 2020. All the information you need to know can be found at https://www.cqww.com/rules.htm

This is not radio, but it is important. Stay home and spend time on the air ! Island Health@VanIslandHealth Hey Central Island, we need YOUR help! #COVID19 infection rates are rising in our communities. In the Central Island area alone, cases grew more than 600% in 10 days. We need to step up, work together & reverse this trend.