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RAC Basic amateur radio course
Dec 31st
Registration for Winter 2021 RAC Basic Course is closing soon
https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-amateur-radio-course-winter-2021/
For immediate release:
Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again offering an online Amateur Radio course so that individuals from all across Canada can obtain their Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification while continuing to practise social/physical distancing.
Date: The course will start on Thursday, January 14 and will finish in late March. Registration is still open but it will be closing soon.
Time: Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 (1800 – 2030) Eastern Time (1900 – 2130 Atlantic Time) and Sunday afternoons 1 pm to 3:30 pm (1300 – 1530) Eastern Time (1400 – 1630 Atlantic Time).
Cost: The registration fee for the course is $50 plus GST/HST. The cost of the Basic Study Guide is extra and an order link will be provided upon completion of payment.
Background information:
The course will again be conducted with the assistance of the Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club (AVARC) of Nova Scotia.
This course prepares students for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Basic Qualification Level Operator Certificate exam to operate on allocated Amateur Radio frequencies.
Course material pertaining to all topics covered in the course syllabus will be provided to all registered students. Students must have a copy of the Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide provided by Coax Publications. For more information please visit the RAC Study Guides webpage.
It is essential that all students have the necessary equipment and bandwidth capable of taking the course – at least a tablet or PC and a DSL broadband connection.
Instruction:
The course will use the GoToMeeting web-based service. Students will receive instructions on how to log on to the online sessions once they have registered for the course. Classes will be recorded, so occasional absences are not a problem.
The course instructor is Al Penney, VO1NO. Al was first licensed in 1977 and has been active in many areas of Amateur Radio including contesting, DXing, VHF/UHF weak signal, satellites, emergency communications and DXpeditioning. He has served as the President of six different Amateur Radio clubs in both Canada and the United States and currently chairs the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 2 Band Planning Committee. Al has taught the Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course since 1994.
Complete information about the course and a downloadable copy of the course syllabus are available at:
https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-amateur-radio-course-winter-2021/
Other Amateur Radio Courses:
Amateur Radio Basic and Advanced Qualification courses are also now being provided both online and in person by Canadian Amateur Radio Clubs and organizations. Please visit the Amateur Radio Courses webpage for more information at the link provided below.
https://www.rac.ca/amateur-radio-courses/
Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA
RAC President and Chair
Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director
www.rac.ca
720 Belfast Road, #217
Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z5
613-244-4367, 1- 877-273-8304
raccomms@gmail.com
Alberta Director Nomination
Feb 5th
I wish to nominate Garry Naylor VE6FGN for Alberta Director. A Garry with two R’s, how can you go wrong?
Please see below:
Good day- Garry, VE6FGN here. I’m a Husband, father, and most importantly a grand father. I joined the Canadian Army in 1977 as a tank driver, was injured in the early 90’s and became an air traffic controller. One of my secondary duties was to handle emergencies on the Wing.
I became interested in Amateur Radio in 2004, when Alberta Amateurs assisted us at an airshow. I was extremely impressed with these volunteers, and decided that when I retired I would become involved.
In 2005 I was medically released and found work in the Cold Lake area. I joined the local club and earned my Basic with honours. I joined solely to volunteer for my community, however I was surprised to find I really enjoyed the hobby, and the people in our club. I’ve met a bunch of Amateurs in other clubs, learned a lot from them, and enjoyed their company. I really enjoy supporting local events- from Marathons to kid’s runs to ATV rallies- all are great fun, and great training for ARES.
I’m currently serving as the ARES EC for Cold Lake, and am a past president of our club.
I’ll be honest here- I’m not really big on being the big cheese. A lot of what has happened in big organizations doesn’t impress me- and I think a lot of the problem is too many people want to be the big cheese. If you choose me to represent Alberta Amateurs to RAC, I’ll do the best I can, but you’ll have to do your part. Let me know what you think is wrong, give me some options on how you want to see it done, and I’ll fight on your behalf.
I will identify one thing I want to see change- and that is how we all get along together. If you elect me, I intend on travelling and meeting as many of you as I can. My message will be simple- don’t take this too seriously: we’re amateurs, this is all about enjoying the hobby, and providing a public service when necessary (and getting out of the way when it’s not). I’ll encourage everyone to get on the air: ragchew, Dx, check in to Nets, foxhunt, whatever- thing is to do it, have fun, learn a lot, and enjoy each other’s company.
Cheers- Garry
VE6FGN
Please see me at coffee or at the flea market to sign the nomination form. It has to be soon because it needs to be signed by Garry and mailed (no fax or email allowed) to RAC by Feb. 19, 2016. Thanks…Garry VE6CIA
RAC Vision Statement
Jan 18th
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) becomes an integral part of Amateur Radio culture; when a new Ham obtains his/her certification, they rush to join RAC and enjoy the benefits of the organization which is recognized both nationally and internationally as the voice of Amateur Radio in Canada. If it is an Amateur Radio question, concern or issue. RAC is the organization that addresses those concerns and supplies the answers and guidance.
We attain high service levels; we meet the needs of our members and serve as an example to other international Amateur Radio organizations on how to service their constituents. Director, Executive and Assistant Director positions are coveted by RAC members, who are equitably represented by their elected officials. The annual convention is well attended and through technology, is made available to a wider range of members who cannot attend in person.
RAC pushes communications to their members, through a variety of methods. Ham nets, local club communications, face-to-face meetings, presentations, newsletters. The Canadian Amateur magazine, social networks and e-mail/web bulletins are among the devices employed. We achieve a level of communication with the public, and the various levels of government that truly reflects our capabilities and the extent to which we can contribute to both emergency communications and public awareness of the abilities of our hobby.
RAC promotes education and “elmering” to new Hams, and supports the training and coaching of RAC volunteers to achieve exemplary results, at the municipal, provincial and national levels. The new RAC Field Training program is the recognized tool leveraged by our ARES groups (emphasis added). Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, and we develop an appreciation program that reflects our reliance on their abilities and commitment. All RAC members recognize and appreciate what the individual volunteers contribute, and the value that RAC, as an organization, brings to Amateur Radio in Canada.
RAC achieves a stable financial position, with a positive, growing membership which truly reflects the outstanding representation that RAC makes to Industry Canada and the world of Amateur Radio in Canada.
