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RAC Bulletin 121103

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for November 3, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

1. VE3AJB Receives Accolade
Former Ontario Section Manager, and current Ontario North Section
Manager Al Boyd VE3AJB has been recognized with an OPP Accolade
award. This award recognizes an individual whose actions and
behaviours demonstrate and/or exceed commitment to the OPP and their
communities.
Boyd joined the OPP in 1981, and currently holds the position of
community service officer for Manitoulin detachment, North East
Region. Our congratulations to Al !
-- RAC Bulletin Service

ONTARIO SECTION NEWS

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RAC Bulletin 121027

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for October 27, 2012
NATIONAL NEWS

1. Hurricane Sandy Update
As of Saturday morning Hurricane Sandy is projected to make landfall
on the U.S. East Coast, and Environment Canada forecasts that it will
impact parts of Eastern Canada. Amateurs are asked to keep the
frequencies of the Hurricane Watch Net clear: 14.325 MHz, 7.268 MHz,
and 3.950 MHz.
-- RAC Bulletin Service and hwn.org

ONTARIO SECTIONS NEWS
2. GTA Section Appointments
For the new Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Section, Rick Harrison VA3NV

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RAC Bulletin 121020

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for October 20, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

ONTARIO SECTIONS NEWS

1. Collingwood Net Resumes

After a summer hiatus, the Collingwood Amateur Radio Club has resumed
its weekly two metre net, every Thursday at 7 pm, on the VA3ROG
(Blue Mountain) repeater, 145.37 (-), 156.7 Hz tone. All are welcome
to check in. The club has also resumed its monthly meetings, second
Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, at the Collingwood Town Hall.

-- Helena Short VE3GFS

ITEMS OF INTEREST

2. 30 Meter Multi Mode Weekend

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RAC Bulletin 121013

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for October 13, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

1. NARED database update

RAC is developing a new database for ARES/EmComm personnel. We are
requesting that Section Managers ask their Emergency Co-ordinators to
provide a list of their ARES members. The only information required
is a name and call sign. In response to concerns, this information
will be kept confidential and will not be placed in a database.

Also, we ask each group to estimate how much growth they anticipate
each year. Please send responses by email to racnared (at)

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RAC Bulletin 121006

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for October 6, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

ONTARIO SECTIONS NEWS

ITEMS OF INTEREST

1. 2012 Jamboree on the Air

This year's Jamboree on the Air will be held on October 20 and 21.
Last year's effort saw a 600% increase in reported Scout
participation in the USA -- 3,000-plus American Scouts were a part of
exciting activities and a superb introduction to the fun and
technology of Amateur Radio. For more information visit
www.scouting.org/jota or www.scout.org/jota

-- ARRL Contest Update

2. Montreal South Shore Hamfest

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RAC Bulletin 120929

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for September 29, 2012

NATIONAL

1. RAC Bulletin 2012-057E - Distracted Driving Bulletin: Ontario Extends
Exemption (Issued 2012-09-25 )

The Radio Amateurs of Canada are today announcing written confirmation
from Minister Bob Chiarelli of the Ontario Provincial Government
regarding a five year extension of exemption to the Ontario distracted
driving law. In his letter, Minister Chiarelli explains that the
current exemptions for both Amateur Radio and Two Way Commercial
Radios will be extended until January 1st, 2018.

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RAC Bulletin 120922

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for September 22, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

1. Radio Amateur Chris Hadfield VA3OOG to command ISS
The BBC reports that astronaut Chris Hadfield, VA3OOG will be the first Canadian to command the ISS. His big moment will begin when he launches to the station on a Soyuz rocket at the end of this year. For three months, the 52-year-old will serve as a flight engineer in the Expedition 34 crew.
Then, in March 2013, he will assume command of Expedition 35 for three months, before returning to Earth in his Soyuz capsule.

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RAC Bulletin 120915

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for September 15, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

1. Commercial Operations Evicted from Two Meter Band

Recently a transportation company based in Reinfeld, Manitoba was
observed to be operating illegally on 144.100 Mhz. Upon contact from
RAC, the company ceased operating in the two meter band and shifted
to a business band frequency. Industry Canada was notified and is
working with the company to secure a licensed channel.

Also, a home moving company Winkler, MB was observed in Alberta to
be operating on 144.940 Mhz. The moving company was also contacted

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RAC Bulletin 120908

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for September 8, 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

1. RAC Simulated Emergency Test

The RAC Simulated Emergency Test (SET) will be held October 13-14.
This nationwide exercise is the chance to test your emergency
operating skills and readiness in an emergency-like deployment. The
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and the National Traffic
System (NTS) and members of the RAC Field Organization will
participate and practice emergency operation plans, nets and
procedures.

RAC Field Organization Leaders may opt to conduct their local or

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