2025-02-15, 22:12:19
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada with
this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. RAC Amateur of the Year 2024 – Mike Kelly, VE3FFK
Through the RAC Amateur of the Year award, RAC recognizes the outstanding contributions made by Canadian Amateurs. Mike’s over 5 decades as an amateur has led him to volunteer countless hours to clubs and public service events locally in the Ottawa area, and to RAC itself by managing and publishing the silent key list, coordinating ballot distribution for RAC elections, assisting with administrative tasks at head office, and most recently the planning, design, and installation of the RAC headquarters station VE3RHQ.
For more info see the RAC website:
https://wp.rac.ca/rac-amateur-of-the-year/
-- Al Boyd, VE3AJB, RAC President and Chair
2. Updated Rules Published for WRTC 2026
With the World Radiosport Team Championship 2026 in the UK, you may want to read the competition rules which have been published by the championship's committee. The rules have been adjusted slightly from the previous competition. Questions may be submitted to the committee via social media, on the WRTC reflector or at amateur radio conventions.
https://www.wrtc2026.org/2025/02/10/wrtc-uk-competition-rules/
-- amateur radio newsline
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
3. Introduction to Single Sideband (Youtube Video)
This video covers basic information about single-sideband and some of the history back in the late 50s early 60s. It is an old film it still covers the basic information about single-sideband and does so in an educational setting. The video was used in the RF Transmission course at Keesler Air force Base, Biloxi MS and is from the AETC video department.
RF Transmission has permission to use this video for education purposes.
-- via amateur radio.com weekly news
4. RIGEXPERT'S Ukraine Offices Destroyed by Missile
The amateur radio developer and manufacturer RigExpert reported the destruction of its administrative office at its headquarters in Ukraine. The company said on its website and in social media posts that the offices were struck by a ballistic missile. RigExpert said that all its personnel were safe, production remained unaffected and that its customer support operations will continue. The company issued a statement on Wednesday, February 12th, saying: "Even though this is a difficult situation, the RigExpert team is committed to restoring operations as soon as possible to continue providing our great products to you. We are working tirelessly to minimize delays and fulfill our commitments."
-- via arrl news (and other sources)
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 week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. RAC Amateur of the Year 2024 – Mike Kelly, VE3FFK
Through the RAC Amateur of the Year award, RAC recognizes the outstanding contributions made by Canadian Amateurs. Mike’s over 5 decades as an amateur has led him to volunteer countless hours to clubs and public service events locally in the Ottawa area, and to RAC itself by managing and publishing the silent key list, coordinating ballot distribution for RAC elections, assisting with administrative tasks at head office, and most recently the planning, design, and installation of the RAC headquarters station VE3RHQ.
For more info see the RAC website:
https://wp.rac.ca/rac-amateur-of-the-year/
-- Al Boyd, VE3AJB, RAC President and Chair
2. Updated Rules Published for WRTC 2026
With the World Radiosport Team Championship 2026 in the UK, you may want to read the competition rules which have been published by the championship's committee. The rules have been adjusted slightly from the previous competition. Questions may be submitted to the committee via social media, on the WRTC reflector or at amateur radio conventions.
https://www.wrtc2026.org/2025/02/10/wrtc-uk-competition-rules/
-- amateur radio newsline
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
3. Introduction to Single Sideband (Youtube Video)
This video covers basic information about single-sideband and some of the history back in the late 50s early 60s. It is an old film it still covers the basic information about single-sideband and does so in an educational setting. The video was used in the RF Transmission course at Keesler Air force Base, Biloxi MS and is from the AETC video department.
RF Transmission has permission to use this video for education purposes.
-- via amateur radio.com weekly news
4. RIGEXPERT'S Ukraine Offices Destroyed by Missile
The amateur radio developer and manufacturer RigExpert reported the destruction of its administrative office at its headquarters in Ukraine. The company said on its website and in social media posts that the offices were struck by a ballistic missile. RigExpert said that all its personnel were safe, production remained unaffected and that its customer support operations will continue. The company issued a statement on Wednesday, February 12th, saying: "Even though this is a difficult situation, the RigExpert team is committed to restoring operations as soon as possible to continue providing our great products to you. We are working tirelessly to minimize delays and fulfill our commitments."
-- via arrl news (and other sources)
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