RAC Bulletin 101023

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for October 23, 2010
NATIONAL NEWS

ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. Aurora Webcam
The Canadian Space Agency has set up a camera in Yellowknife to
broadcast the aurora borealis to the general public. It's part of a
5-year educational initiative to raise awareness of space weather and
the sun's influence on Earth. See it online at tinyurl.com/auroramax
-- ARRL Contest Update
2. CY0 DXpedition, FRIDAY – October 22:  DXpedition DELAYED;
160 - 6 M (including WARC bands)   -  CW  SSB  RTTY
Today, prior to our planned departure to Sable Island on Saturday, a
major safety issue was discovered with the charter aircraft that
requires repair before we can fly.  As of this writing, parts have not
yet been located and it is estimated that acquiring parts and completing
the repairs will extend as much as 3 weeks or longer. 
 
Thus, we will be returning to the US to “regroup” and reschedule a
return for another try.
Hopefully, a new date can be announced in the near future. Info and
details will be posted on this website, as they develop. 
Thanks to all for your patience and understanding.
- http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/
3. Nominations Open for ARRL Humanitarian Award
Nominations are open for the 2010 ARRL International Humanitarian
Award. The award is conferred upon an amateur or amateurs who
demonstrate devotion to human welfare, peace and international
understanding through Amateur Radio.
Nominations should include a summary of the nominee's actions that
qualify for this award, plus verifying statements from at least two
people having first-hand knowledge of the events warranting the
nomination. All nominations and supporting materials  must be submitted
in writing in English to ARRL International Humanitarian Award, 225
Main
St, Newington, CT 06111 USA. Nomination submissions are due by December
31st.
-- ARRL Web
4. York Region Hamfest
The York Region Amateur Radio Club will hold its hamfest on
Saturday, November 6, at the Markham Fair Grounds,
10801 McGowan Road at Elgin Mills Road, in Markham. 
General admission at 9 a.m.;
talk-in on VE3YRA repeater 145.350 (-). For more information see
www.yrarc.on.ca/hamfest.shtml