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
has been named Section Emergency Coordinator. Rick has previously
served as EC for Oakville and DEC for GTA West, has extensive
experience in Marine Search and Rescue, and was a founding member and
leader of the Halton Region Emergency Communications Team.

Also, Ray Chow, VE3ZXC, has been named Club Coordinator. Ray is the
administrator of the GTA Presidents' Council, and holds executive
positions with the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club and with the
Toronto FM Communications Society. His job is to ensure that the
voice of local amateur radio clubs is heard by our national
organization.

Please join me in welcoming Rick and Ray, and support them in these
important assignments.
-- George Duffield, VE3WKJ, CEC, GTA Section Manager

3. Huron Challenge
On October 16-18, ARES volunteers participated in the Huron Challenge
exercise, "Trillium Resolve", a week-long simulated emergency
involving federal and provincial agencies, Bruce Power, and
municipalities from several counties. The scenario included multiple
tornadoes striking towns and the Bruce Power plant, causing
widespread power and communications failures.

Ten hams from Bruce and Grey counties activated amateur-radio-
equipped EOCs in Kincardine, Walkerton, and West Grey, and set up
portable stations in Southampton, Goderich, Tiverton, and
Flesherton. VA3EMO in the provincial EOC in Toronto was also staffed
for the event.
-- Brad Rodriguez, VE3RHJ, DEC Bruce District

ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. Youth HF Station Giveaway
On January 1st, 2013, Amateur Radio Supplies of Haverhill,
Massachusetts will give a complete HF station to a young amateur,
to promote youth in amateur radio DXing and contesting.

Applicants from any country under the age of 21 are invited
to provide brief answers to the following three questions.
1. How often are you able to operate on the HF bands?
2. Where (what QTH) do you typically operate from?
3. How do you intend to use the equipment provided?
Apply online at www.amateurradiosupplies.com/youth-s/222.htm.
Nominations will also be accepted.
-- Amateur Radio Newsline

5. Introduction to Satellite Tracking
A 3-Part Video Series, "Introduction to satellite tracking and
listening" is available from the Southgate ARC site. This video
covers the basics of satellite tracking using the free Orbitron
software. Visit tinyurl.com/3PartSatelliteTrackingVideo
-- AMSAT News