2024-03-30, 07:19:42
This is V_3___, Official Bulletin Station for Radio Amateurs of Canada
with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. Reminder: Solar Eclipse April 8
Amateur radio will play many roles in the upcoming solar eclipse that will cross much of North America. Radio amateurs are welcome to participate in ionospheric research that is being conducted.
Find information about the Solar Eclipse QSO Party on the HamSCI web site. https://hamsci.org/
Many emergency communications groups in the areas near totality are planning to be active surrounding the event. Hams will provide communications to served agencies, such as local governments, relief oranizations, and other groups that could benefit from resilient communications during a time when millions are expected to travel.
-- arrl newsletter
editor's note: Most nets in the eclipse areas will be directed nets. Feel free to monitor, but don't check in unless invited to do so, and follow directions of the net control station.
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
2. 45th Annual Durham Hamfest
Sponsor: North Shore ARC
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road South, Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7
Times: 0900 to 1200 hrs
Cost: $10, children under 12 free
Webpage: https://www.durhamhamfest.com
Email: ve3lks @ yahoo.ca
--- RAC Events Page
3. Ontario QSO Party - 3 weeks away - April 20-21, 2024
Rule changes for 2024: Self-spotting allowed and Distributed Multi-Multi operation is now defined. If you are participating (even casually), please drop a note to: oqp @ va3cco.com or fill out the form at: http://www.va3cco.com/oqp/plan.htm
We would like to have all Ontario multipliers activated this year. The OQP counts towards the State QSO Party Challenge.
Full information on the OQP page at: http://www.va3cco.com/oqp
-- Paul, VA3PC - OQP Committee
ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. Free On-line Canadian Advanced Amateur Radio Course
Don, VE7DXE here, I'm the ham "behind the scenes" at hamshack.ca. I'm excited to introduce the Advanced Amateur Radio Course now available for free on hamshack.ca.
Course Features:
- Mobile-Friendly Design: Accessible learning on-the-go, ensuring that enthusiasts can study anytime, anywhere.
- Visual Aids and Quizzes: Engaging content that helps to enhance retention and understanding.
- QSL (Question Specific Learning) Method: A novel approach focusing on the 'why' behind answers to foster quick comprehension and long-lasting knowledge.
- Interactive Quizzes and Final Exam: Each of the 7 study sections concludes with a quiz, culminating in a 50-question practice exam.
Check it out at: https://hamshack.ca/qsl-courses/
-- Don, VE7DXE (hamshack.ca)
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
with this week's bulletin.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. Reminder: Solar Eclipse April 8
Amateur radio will play many roles in the upcoming solar eclipse that will cross much of North America. Radio amateurs are welcome to participate in ionospheric research that is being conducted.
Find information about the Solar Eclipse QSO Party on the HamSCI web site. https://hamsci.org/
Many emergency communications groups in the areas near totality are planning to be active surrounding the event. Hams will provide communications to served agencies, such as local governments, relief oranizations, and other groups that could benefit from resilient communications during a time when millions are expected to travel.
-- arrl newsletter
editor's note: Most nets in the eclipse areas will be directed nets. Feel free to monitor, but don't check in unless invited to do so, and follow directions of the net control station.
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
2. 45th Annual Durham Hamfest
Sponsor: North Shore ARC
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road South, Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7
Times: 0900 to 1200 hrs
Cost: $10, children under 12 free
Webpage: https://www.durhamhamfest.com
Email: ve3lks @ yahoo.ca
--- RAC Events Page
3. Ontario QSO Party - 3 weeks away - April 20-21, 2024
Rule changes for 2024: Self-spotting allowed and Distributed Multi-Multi operation is now defined. If you are participating (even casually), please drop a note to: oqp @ va3cco.com or fill out the form at: http://www.va3cco.com/oqp/plan.htm
We would like to have all Ontario multipliers activated this year. The OQP counts towards the State QSO Party Challenge.
Full information on the OQP page at: http://www.va3cco.com/oqp
-- Paul, VA3PC - OQP Committee
ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. Free On-line Canadian Advanced Amateur Radio Course
Don, VE7DXE here, I'm the ham "behind the scenes" at hamshack.ca. I'm excited to introduce the Advanced Amateur Radio Course now available for free on hamshack.ca.
Course Features:
- Mobile-Friendly Design: Accessible learning on-the-go, ensuring that enthusiasts can study anytime, anywhere.
- Visual Aids and Quizzes: Engaging content that helps to enhance retention and understanding.
- QSL (Question Specific Learning) Method: A novel approach focusing on the 'why' behind answers to foster quick comprehension and long-lasting knowledge.
- Interactive Quizzes and Final Exam: Each of the 7 study sections concludes with a quiz, culminating in a 50-question practice exam.
Check it out at: https://hamshack.ca/qsl-courses/
-- Don, VE7DXE (hamshack.ca)
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