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The RAC
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HAM EXAM TO CHANGE

Subject: Industry Canada revises guide for Accredited Examiners.

On September 16th, Industry Canada released a new version of RIC - 1, Entitled "Guide for Examiners Accredited to Conduct Examinations for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate" The revised Radio Information Circular outlines the policies and procedures for examiners who conduct Amateur Radio Operator Certificate examinations on behalf of Industry Canada. The document can be Downloaded from the Industry Canada web site.
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Industry Canada Approves Ten Metres with 5 wpm

Industry Canada has advised RAC that a Canada Gazette Part II Notice was issued in the Canada Gazette on Saturday, 11 September, 1999. This granted approval for Amateur Radio Certificate holders with both Basic and 5 WPM Qualifications to operate on 10 Metres. The Notice included the necessary amendment to RIC-2 and the authorization that was effective on 11 September.

This approval is the culmination of an initiative by RAC in response to requests to RAC Directors by amateurs across Canada. The approval follows extensive RAC/Industry Canada direct discussions, discussions in CARAB meetings, and public consultation by Industry Canada. The 56 responses received from the public consultation were overwhelmingly supportive of the initiative.

RAC appreciates the efforts by Industry Canada to accommodate this expansion of operating privileges. RAC also thanks all those individuals, clubs and organizations who contributed to the review.

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RAC encouraged by CARAB discussions (1998-09-11)

Radio Amateurs of Canada met with Industry Canada officials at a meeting of the Canadian Amateur Radio Advisory Board on September 11th, and discussed several issues of concern to Canadian Amateurs.
Prominent among the matters on the table was a proposal for the streamlining of the Authorization process by Industry Canada in which the Department would drop the requirement of a station licence, and eliminate the annual renewal fee of $24.

RAC raised a number of concerns related to the maintenance of a database of addresses of amateurs, the portability of callsigns and the ability and willingness of the department to monitor and enforce the application of the Radio Regulations.

RAC representatives were encouraged by the positive response received from IC officials and it is their sincere expectation that many of the concerns expressed by amateurs are being taken seriously and hopefully will be addressed in a manner which will be mutually satisfactory.rac-line.gif (1675 bytes)

RAC Outgoing QSL Bureau moved

The RAC Outgoing QSL Bureau has now been relocated from Morinville, AB. On behalf of the many bureau users RAC wishes to thank Norm Waltho - VE6VW for his years of dedicated service to his fellow radio amateurs.

Effective immediately, RAC members wishing to use the RAC Outgoing QSL Bureau service should send their properly sorted and packaged cards to:

RAC Outgoing QSL Bureau

Nenad Stevanovic - VE3EXY
PO Box 11156 - Station H
Nepean, ON K2H 7T9

Users are reminded of bureau procedures (published in the Jan-Feb/99 issue of The Canadian Amateurrac-line.gif (1675 bytes)

ARRL Appoints Local DXCC Field Representatives

RAC is pleased to announce that the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has appointed ten RAC members as DXCC Field Representatives who have the authority to check cards for DXCC candidates. The following local hams have been appointed and are ready to check cards received by mail or in person:

VE3XN - Gary Hammond,
5 McLaren Ave, Listowel,
ON N4W 3K1

VE3HO - Garth Hamilton,
Box 1156,
Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0

VE3EFX - Bill Hardie,
755 Johnston Cr,
Kincardine, ON N2Z 1S5

VE3BHZ - Dave Lott,
51 Lincoln Ave,
Cambridge, ON N1R 4W6

IMPORTANT !

No cards should be submitted unless properly sorted and accompanied by a duly completed current ARRL DXCC List - Order #7067 available only from ARRL at US$3. This also contains complete rules.
Cards must be arranged by band, then by mode, and be listed on the form exactly as arranged.
The list indicates 81 prefixes for which QSL cards are not eligible for field checking, and should be submitted to ARRL.

An appointment should be made if you wish to deliver your cards in person. Bring with you all requested items.
Cards should be sent only by courier or registered mail, securely packed in a carton that is reusable for their return. A money order payable to ARRL in US funds, a stamped envelope addressed to ARRL with sufficient postage (Canadian 55 cent stamp), and funds for return courier or registered mail should be included.
Neither RAC nor ARRL are responsible for cards lost or damaged in transit or in the hands of a Field Representativerac-line.gif (1675 bytes)

Annual Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
October 2 to 3, 1999
by Pierre Mainville, VA3PM@rac.ca 

The RAC Field Organization is inviting all Radio Amateurs to participate in a Simulated Emergency Test (SET). We feel it is very important to demonstrate the cohesion between Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) groups and National Traffic System (NTS), as well as to demonstrate to served agencies and the public what services can be provided under simulated emergency conditions.

The main weekend for the 1999 SET is Oct 2-3, but ARES teams or nets may conduct their exercises anytime between September 1 and November 30. Consult with your Section Emergency Coordinator before settling on a date as a SET works best if there is active participation in a number of areas throughout a Section, and involving more than one local net, if possible.

Whether you are part of a new or experienced ARES group, the SET is a great opportunity to learn or practice useful skills in traffic handling, net operation and emergency communication management. For more information and guidelines check the RAC Web page at http://www.rac.ca/set1998.htm

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Industry Canada has released its revised proposal to streamline the authorization process for the Amateur Radio Service.

In short Industry Canada proposes:

  • to make the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate the sole authorization document
  • eliminate the radio licence thereby eliminating the licence issuance fee, the short term fee and the $24 annual renewal fee
  • to modify the operator certificate to include the operator's assigned call sign
  • to charge a fee($60)for user initiated transactions

The complete documentation can be found on the Industry Canada web site: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf01709e.html

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