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Here are some older items that may be of interest

Here is an interesting picture of the 1962 LARC Field day, submitted by Bill Graham VE3ETK. The band was 10 meters and the fellow in the hat is Norm VE3ETJ.  The other face is Bill Dodds, an SWL who was helping out.  The ham with his back to us can probably be identified by some LARC members. Do you know who it is?

The local CANWARN maps have been added here.

We didn't USE IT so now we LOOSE IT!! The Radio Advisory Board of Canada has recommended to Industry Canada that 220-222 MHz be transferred to the Mobile service. Read more about it here.

The December 11, 2003 Pot Luck Dinner was a great success, thanks to all who came out. Congratulations to Gord Baker (VE3GB) who won the $100.00  Radioworld Gift Certificate for renewing his membership before the December meeting. Click on the photo above for a full size image of Gord receiving the prize from president Mark Bramwell VE3PZR.

Repeater Update: The VA3LON (147.06) is back on the air, thanks to all the volunteers that helped out. If you experience any problems or anomalies, please report them to one of the executive.

Larry VE3LHG has moved so the on the air reading of the LARC Swap Net Sundays at 12:00 noon has been suspended until further notice. The on line listing IS being kept up to date.

RAC Board recommends to Industry Canada that examinations be revised and mandatory Morse testing dropped.(you may have to scroll down for the story). Read a summary here or read the full recommendation here in PDF or DOC format.

Who says Morse code is "old fashioned"? The IARU has proposed adding a new character - the commercial "at" or @ symbol - to permit sending e-mail addresses in Morse code. The draft new recommendation proposes using the letters A and C run together (.--.-.) to represent the @ symbol. Read more about it here.

Now for just $10 US you can get a DEGREE in Ham Radio (suitable for framing :-) from Ham Tech University, an "uncertified university set up to promote the amateur radio hobby".

RAC response to the National Antenna Tower Policy Review.

RAC Board approves 3 revised Microwave Band Plans.

To save expenses and not have to raise membership fees in the face of rising cost, the executive has decided to eliminate the printed and mailed newsletter. A monthly email newsflash will be sent out by the president instead, so make sure we have your current email when you renew. The larc website www.larc.ca will also be kept as up to date as possible and along with the newsflash and announcements on local ham radio nets, will be the primary communication vehicle for disseminating information to the club members.

"I do not think that this 'transistor' can ever be worth the immense development cost that has gone into it. It cannot be mass produced and will never be able to handle more than very small signal levels." -Dr. Thomas James, 1949

The Radio Amateur's Code, Paul M Segal - W9EEA 1928
"The Radio Amateur is:
    Considerate: ever knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
    Loyal: offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and their national organization.
    Progressive: with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operating above reproach.
    Friendly: slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
    Balanced: radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.
    Patriotic: station and skill always ready for service to country and community."
Words from simpler times, but still worth aspiring to today!

The new ARRL "Logbook of the World" allowing online submission of logs for contests and awards is available now. Read all about it here.

Ever wonder how many HAMS there were in Canada? Click here to find out. 

And for something a little different to think about, check out this story.

Albert Einstein, when asked to describe radio, replied: "You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this?  And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat."

 

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