The annual QSO Party for the 7 call area will be held May 2 2021. More information can be found at http://ws7n.net/7QP/new/Page.asp?content=rules

Not being directly involved in the search doesn’t mean you can’t assist the searchers. An interesting article about a ham who used skills outside of radio to assist in the location of a hiker. To read the story go to http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-amateur-helps-rescuers-to-locate-lost-hiker

ARRL Bulletin 12  ARLB012From ARRL Headquarters  Newington CT  April 21, 2021To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB012ARLB012 Clear Frequencies Requested for Net Providing 24/7 Coverageof Saint Vincent Volcanic Eruption The Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net (CEWN) has been providinground-the-clock coverage during the La Soufriere volcanic eruptionon the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Severalneighboring islands are also being affected by the disaster. Whenresponding to disasters and emergencies such as this, the CEWNutilizes 3.185 MHz LSB and 7.188 MHz LSB. CEWN is requesting thatradio amateurs not involved in the volcano response to keep thesefrequencies clear.NNNN

You need to be a Maple Leaf member of the Radio Amateurs of Canada to register for this course. More information can be found at

St. Vincent amateur radio operators were activated as a result of a volcanic eruption. To see the frequencies used and learn what happened go to http://www.arrl.org/news/st-vincent-radio-amateurs-on-alert-during-volcano-emergency

Cowichan Valley Regional District has applied to the Union of BC Municipalities to acquire funding to upgrade emergency communications. More information can be found at Cowichan Valley Regional District has applied to the Union of BC Municipalities to acquire funding to upgrade emergency communications. More information can be found at CVRD looks to upgrade emergency communications with grant

The Michigan QSO Party will be held April 17 2021. More information may be found at https://www.miqp.org/Rules.htm

The COVID Pandemic requires some rule changes for the 2020 Field Day. Given the current state of affairs there will be rule changes in 2021. To learn more go to http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-to-extend-field-day-rule-waivers-from-2020-add-class-d-and-e-power-limit

The ARRL has released the updated schedule for W1AW. The schedule may be found at http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule

This year World Amateur Radio Day will be held on Sunday April 18th 2021. To learn more go to