RAC Bulletin 2014-05-31

RAC Ontario Sections Bulletin for May 31, 2014
NATIONAL NEWS
1. RAC at Dayton
Once again this year's RAC presence at the Dayton Hamvention -- the
fourth year in a row after a ten year hiatus -- was an overwhelming
success. Hundreds of amateurs from various countries visited. Many
memberships were renewed and new ones were added.
RAC President Geoff Bawden says "A big thank you is in order for our
booth volunteers, staff, as well as RAC officials who made the trip
down and contributed to its success. ... We are definitely planning
on returning for 2015, this venue is a very valuable opportunity for
our organization."
-- RAC Bulletin Service
ONTARIO SECTIONS NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
2. VC3JUNO Special Event
From June 6 to July 31, special call sign VC3JUNO will commemorate
the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Juno Beach Canadian Sector. QSL via
VE3JO.
-- RAC Special Events Database
3. ISEE-3 Reboot Attempt
A private group, ISEE-3 Reboot, has reached their crowd-funding goal
and has persuaded NASA to let them command the returning ISEE-3
satellite. The International Sun Earth Explorer 3 was launched in
1978 into a solar orbit, and is now returning to Earth. Space
enthusiasts wanted to contact the craft and use it for a new mission,
but NASA no longer had the capability. A group of old and new
engineers has reconstructed the communications protocol and will be
attempting to contact the probe in the next few weeks. For the
latest updates, visit www.spacecollege.org/isee3
-- via Gizmodo and IO9.com
4. Chris Hadfield Honoured for Photography
Canada's most famous astronaut is now a professionally-recognized
photographer. Chris Hadfield, VA3OOG, has been awarded an honorary
Service of Photographic Arts designation by the Professional
Photographers of Canada for his photos from space. Hadfield said he
was honoured by the designation that was bestowed in recognition of
contributions made to photography in Canada. For the full story,
visit tinyurl.com/Hadfield-Photo-Honor
-- Amateur Radio Newsline
5. ARRL Offers New Amateur Radio PSAs
ARRL has added new 30-second radio/audio public service announcements
(PSAs) to promote Amateur Radio and the 2014 ARRL Field Day.
The spot named "Amateur" talks about the meaning of the word amateur
and how the Amateur Radio Emergency Service helps during disasters.
It includes an 8-second "bed" at the end for local clubs to provide
contact information. "Careers" tells how Amateur Radio skills can
lead to a career path, and it references the ARRL website. "What Is
Ham Radio" is a generic spot to promote how much fun Amateur Radio
offers, with an 8-second bed at the end. Two PSAs for 2014 Field Day
are available. One includes 8 seconds at the end for local clubs, one
does not. Find them at www.arrl.org/public-service-announcements
-- ARRL Web