[SFDXA] “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day”

[Jeff Dale]

Please join.

I spent 3 days coding a website so that we can issue you a pretty
certificate with your callsign and name on it.  :)

Don't let my labor go to waste.

73 de Jeff
VA3ISP / WB3ISP

On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 9:59 AM Bill <bmarx at bellsouth.net> wrote:

>
> “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” Special Event: Saturday,
> April 18
>
> For Immediate release:
>
> https://www.rac.ca/get-on-the-air-on-world-amateur-radio-day-event/
>
> On Saturday, April 18, 2020 (1200Z to 2359Z), Radio Amateurs of Canada
> is organizing a special on-air event to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day.
>
> Every year on April 18, Radio Amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in
> celebration of Amateur Radio and to commemorate the formation of the
> International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) on April 18, 1925.
>
> World Amateur Radio Day is the day when IARU Member-Societies can show
> our capabilities to the public and promote global friendship among
> Amateurs worldwide.
>
> The theme of World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is “Celebrating Amateur
> Radio’s contribution to Society” and this is especially relevant given
> the important role Amateur Radio will play as the current global crisis
> unfolds.
>
> IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, provided the following message:
>
> “As I write this the world is in the midst of battling the COVID-19
> crisis. A few short weeks ago many of us could not imagine the levels of
> isolation that we are now dealing with and the sacrifices of many on the
> frontlines of the pandemic. As we have done in past challenges to our
> society, Amateur Radio will play a key part in keeping people connected
> and assisting those who need support.
>
> Having come off my own 14-day isolation after returning from an overseas
> trip, I am touched by the kindness of strangers who assisted me when I
> was unable to leave my house. It strikes me Amateur Radio operators, who
> give so much during these times of crisis, are not limited to assisting
> over the air. Amateurs are true volunteers and I would encourage
> everyone to assist in the community as they are able to.
>
> My wish for this World Amateur Radio Day is for everyone to stay safe,
> follow the advice of medical professionals and use Amateur Radio and
> your skills to help us through this crisis.”
>
> Radio Amateurs of Canada has decided to hold a new “Get on the Air on
> World Amateur Radio Day” special event in which we encourage as many
> Amateurs as possible to get on the air and contact as many RAC stations
> as possible.
>
>
>      RAC official stations will operate across Canada from 1200Z to
> 2359Z on April 18. The RAC official station call signs are VA2RAC,
> VA3RAC, VE1RAC, VE4RAC, VE5RAC, VE6RAC, VE7RAC, VE8RAC, VE9RAC, VO1RAC,
> VO2RAC, VY0RAC, VY1RAC and VY2RAC.
>      Those contacting one or more of these stations will be eligible for
> a special commemorative certificate noting their participation in RAC’s
> Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day Event.
>
>
> Note: Starting at 1800Z, VA3RAC will be active in the Ontario QSO Party
> and will be sending the contest exchange. Stations contacting VA3RAC
> after 1800Z are encouraged to send their contest exchange in return
> (state/province/country or Ontario county).
>
> For more information on World Amateur Radio Day and the special event
> please visit:
>
> https://www.rac.ca/operating/world-amateur-radio-day-april-18/
>
>
> Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA
> President, Radio Amateurs of Canada
>
>
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