Central Alberta Amateur Radio Club
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Sep 12th
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RAC Bulletin 2010-09-14E
2010-09-10
2010-09-10
Industry Canada advised both RAC and RAQI on Friday, Sept 10, 2010 that their Montreal office had authorized a number of 430 to 450 MHz frequencies and a single VHF frequency on 145.555 mHz. According to IC, frequencies were chosen to avoid known amateur repeater channels. These frequencies in the 70 cm and 2m amateur bands were temporarily authorized to support communications for many European entrants of a cycling event to be held on Quebec City and Montreal on Sept 10 and Sept 12 respectively. This type of authorized intrusion by Industry Canada of non-amateur communications in amateur spectrum is highly unusual and is a matter of great concern to Radio Amateurs of Canada. RAC will be taking the matter up with Industry Canada officials. RAC will be interested in knowing if actual interference has been caused to amateur communications; please report any observations to regulatory@rac.ca
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VE6AWO SK
Sep 2nd
[html] Robert Ferguson FERGUSON, Robert James Yule Born Oct. 31, 1942 Died suddenly on Wednesday June 30 of complications from a wasp sting. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Christina Diana, son Michael Ferguson (Dawn Harley), daughters, Margaret (Marc) Pick and Tina Ferguson, grandchildren Tenisha & Nigel Robinson, Amy Ferguson, Hannah & Cody Pick, and Kai Briones. His family, especially his grandchildren, and all his friends old and new meant the world to Bob. Bob was employed by AGT/Telus for 33 years and retired in 1999. His love of computers and helping friends with theirs gave meaning to his life. He so enjoyed the campouts with CGRC and had been a member of the original club since 1969. He was active in ham radio (VE6AWO) and belonged to CAARC of Red Deer. He loved the Sundre Rodeo and got to attend the weekend before his death. The winters he spent on the desert at Imperial Dam were his retirement dream come true. Forever in our hearts. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice or to Stars Air Ambulance.
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