Monthly Archives: February 2011

Decent HF DX Today

Posted on 2011-02-27 by James

So I was at the OVMRC Club Station VE3JW today and managed to make 14 contacts on HF and 3 contacts via satellite. Between contacts, I enjoyed chatting with the museum patrons – of which were were a great deal … Continue reading →

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OVMRC – Week 20 – Exams

Posted on 2011-02-22 by James

The second-last night of the OVMRC Operator’s Course was the first of two exam nights. There were many anxious faces going into the night, and plenty of smiles at the end. Most managed to achieve, or even exceed their goals … Continue reading →

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VE3JW Training & Satellite Course

Posted on 2011-02-12 by James

Today I met with Darin (VE3OIJ) at the club station VE3JW to be officially covered on the station open/close procedures, etc. I also took the opportunity to start the satellite course with Darin. What we weren’t expecting was a mob … Continue reading →

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OVMRC – Week 18

Posted on 2011-02-08 by James

This Week: *Regulations Part III by VE3QMC *Course Review by VE3EJJ The third and final module on Amateur Radio regulations was last official component of the course. Once again the material was presented by Michael (VE3QMC) who is very knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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