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.

Did you receive the alert yesterday as part of the nation wide test ??? A test alert survey has now been issued. The survey may be be found at https://peasi.com/emergency-alert-test-survey.html

High Altitude Balloons were a topic at a recent Radio Amateurs of Canada Event. The site below will take you to that presentation. https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2020/11/video-guide-to-launching-amateur-radio.html

The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the November-December 2020 TCA is now available for viewing or download. The paper version is now being processed by the printer, but it will be delayed as a result of COVID-19.  Stay tuned to the RAC website for additional information. To download your copy please visit: https://www.rac.ca/digitaltca/

Wishing all those in the United States a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully next year the usual celebrations can occur. In the meantime stay well, stay safe

OO4UZLEUVEN, OO7STAYHOME, OQ20LIFE, OQ5BECLEVER and OR1LIFE are some of the special call signs issued by Belgium. This is in response to the nations second COVID 19 lockdown. Most of the calls are listed on QRZ>