RAC Bulletin 111119

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for November 19, 2011

NATIONAL NEWS

1. The RAC Affiliated Club Program

The RAC Affiliated Club Program was established to encourage support
of the Radio Amateurs of Canada by Canadian Amateur Radio Clubs
through the provision of valuable services and benefits which enhance
the Amateur Radio experience for the Club's members.

A list of the services and benefits provided, and the requirements
for club affiliation, is available on-line at tinyurl.com/rac-clubs.
There are links for the Affiliation Application/Renewal Form and for
email to the Affiliated Club Program Manager.

-- The RAC Report

ONTARIO SECTION NEWS

2. Laurentian Net time reminder

All amateurs are welcome to check into the Laurentian Net, an
information and traffic handling net. It starts at 18:45 Eastern
Time, seven days a week, on 3.755 MHz. Please note that the Sunday
net no longer starts at a different time.

-- Shawn Gartley, VE3PSV, Laurentian Net Manager

ITEMS OF INTEREST

3. Alaska ARES Storm Response

Alaska Dispatch reports on the role amateur radio played during the
severe storms that recently hit the Alaska coast.

"They were providing critical observations. We don't have a lot of
meteorological observations in the west. We don't have the
instruments out there," said Carven Scott, a forecaster with the
National Weather Service in Anchorage. Small details from various
villages made a big difference for the weather service -- enough so,
Scott said, that a lead forecaster told him, "Whatever you do, don't
cut it off because this stuff is really helping us."

Read more at tinyurl.com/83ecy2o (Eight Three Echo Charlie Yankee Two
Oscar)

-- via RSGB News

4. The Iron Butt Hams

KC Richey, KD8LZB, moderator of the Radiograms Yahoo Group, has
written an enlightening piece on why traffic handlers do what they
do. He compares traffic operators to "Iron Butt" long-distance
motorcyclists...a difficult but rewarding pursuit. Read it online at
ve3gna.wordpress.com

-- via Glenn Killam, VE3GNA

5. The Contesting Wiki

Web site wiki.contesting.com is a compendium of information on all
aspects of ham radio contesting, for beginners and experienced
contesters. As a "wiki", the content is provided and checked by the
readers. It's a great resource for those learning about radiosport.
And if you're an experienced contester, please consider adding some
of your expertise to the site!

-- ARRL Contest Update