Canadian Special Event Calls

The RAC - Radio Amateurs of Canada activates the following special event calls for the World Amateur Radio Day on 18th April 2020 (12z to 2359z):

VA2RAC, VA3RAC, VE1RAC, VE4RAC, VE5RAC, VE6RAC, VE7RAC, VE8RAC, VE9RAC, VO1RAC, VO2RAC, VY0RAC, VY1RAC, and VY2RAC.

The club also issues an award.

More Information - https://www.rac.ca/operating/world-amateur-radio-day-april-18/

Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test Postponed

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and mitigation actions, the 2020 Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test scheduled for Saturday 9th May 2020, has been postponed. Because it’s uncertain just when stay-at-home orders will be lifted across the US, AFD planners chose to postpone this year’s event, because the government stations that typically support this event may not be available.

Armed Forces Day Crossband Test planners are considering scheduling a November event in honour of Veteran’s Day, depending on COVID-19 mitigation actions. During the AFD Crossband Test, military stations in various locations transmit on selected military frequencies and announce the specific ham frequencies they are monitoring to work radio amateurs.

Hamvention QSO Party

With Dayton Hamvention 2020 cancelled, the WWROF, in cooperation with the Hamvention organizers, have created a fun way for people to celebrate the Hamvention experience over the air and to thank the 700 volunteers - the Hamvention QSO Party.

The event is dedicated to the memory of Ron, W8ILC, who became a Silent Key just two days after the Hamvention 2020 cancellation announcement. Ron had attended every Hamvention since the beginning.

This is a 12-hour fun event on Saturday of Hamvention 16th May 2020 (1200-2400 UTC).

There are special bonus points for working W8BI, the club call of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA is the host of Hamvention) which will be activated by DARA members from their home stations.

Hamvention QSO Party - https://www.rof.org/hamvention-qso-party