This antenna is just fantastic

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Your RAC hard at work to add more confusion to the contesters

Its enough the hams cannot understand GTA in the exchange so now making it Golden Horseshoe make sit even worse

What is Golden Horseshoe? Did I get it right is it GH GH GH where is that fella?

Did anyone at RAC HQ run this by the contesters to see if it makes sense or not? It does not even denote the province which is normal in an exchange

I would have figured that ONC was a better choice Ontario Central ONC

RADIO AMATEURS OF CANADA Making Changes Effective Jan 1 2023

September 30, 2022

From the ARRL Letter

The Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) have announced a realignment of their Field Organization resulting in the addition of a new section and name changes to several others effective January 1, 2023. This will result in the changes to ARRL contests that use ARRL/RAC sections as multipliers, including Field Day, ARRL November Sweepstakes, and 160-Meter contests.

The RAC Field Organization will be reorganized into the following sections effective January 1, 2023:

• Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)
• Nova Scotia (NS)
• Prince Edward Island (PE)
• New Brunswick (NB) – the Maritime Section (MAR) will be abolished.
• Quebec (QC)
• Ontario East (ONE)
• Golden Horseshoe (GH) – currently called Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
• Ontario South (ONS)
• Ontario North (ONN)
• Manitoba (MB)
• Saskatchewan (SK)
• Alberta (AB)
• British Columbia (BC)
• Territories (TER) – Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut will be combined into one section.

Note that this change is forthcoming and will not impact the 2022 ARRL November Sweepstakes (CW/SSB) or 160-Meter Contests.

Thanks Nick for the link

.	Lawrenceville GA hamfest photos From: Nick K4NYW Lawrenceville GA hamfest photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/DaZ2eVFKvk912Gd56

What to bring? Do not Forget?

• Radio
  Radio Power Supply
  Station Table
  Chair(s) Operator(s)
  Chair(s) Logger(s)
  Station Clock
  Wattmeter/SWR Meter
  Computer
  Computer – Radio Interface
  Microphone
  Headset
  Bug/Key (for CW operators)
  Coax
  Coax Jumpers
  Coax Fittings/Adapters
  Antenna(s)
  Antenna Ropes/Guys
  Guys Wire Stakes (as needed)
  Mast Pipe(s)
  Extension Cord(s)
  Power Strip/Surge Protector
  3-Prong Adapter(s)
  Ground Stake/Heavy Gauge Ground Wire
  Paper Pads
  Pencils/Pens
  Pencil Holder
  Clip Board
  Field Day Paperwork
  Copy of  Operators License
• 12 V. Gel Cell Battery
  9 V Batteries
  Batteries, Other
  Hammer, Carpenter
  Pliers, Mechanic
  Wrenches, Various
  Hack Saw
  Drill w/ Bit Set
  Staple Gun
  Rubber mallet
  Hammer, Sledge (small)
  Jack, Hydraulic
  Tape, Duck
  Tape, Electrical
  Tape, Masking
  Tool Box, E-Tools
  Soldering Iron/Gun
  Solder
  WD-40 or equivalent
  Flashlight
  Lamp, AC (spare bulb)
  Lamp, Battery Operated/Crank
  Antenna Launcher
  Rope/Twine
  Tarps, Various
  Air Pump
  Camera, Digital/Film
  Camera Tripod
  Alarm Clock
  Magnifying Glasses
• Prescription Medications
  Mosquito Repellent/Citron Candles
  Sunglasses
  Prescription Glasses
  Tent
  Cot
  Air Mattress/Mattress Pad
  Sleeping Bag
  Pillow(s)
  T-Shirts
  Change of Clothing
  Tent Stakes
  Cooler/Ice Chest
  Blanket(s)
  Shoes, Spare Pair
  Fan
  Water
  Beverages
  Snacks

CEPT Permits

NOTICE: due to recent changes in the CEPT T/R 61-01 agreement in 2016, CEPT Permits may now ONLY be issued to operators with Advanced qualification.

Temporarily Operating Canadian Amateur Stations in Other Countries

Pending updates, Radio Amateurs of Canada continues, under delegated authority from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada), to issue CEPT and IARP permits to Canadian Amateurs wishing to operate while traveling abroad. Please refer to Section 8 of Radiocommunication Information Circular (RIC-3) for details on which permit, if any, applies or is required.

Section 8 of Radiocommunication Information Circular-RIC-3

For travel to countries other than the USA and its territories and which are not signatories to either the CEPT or IARP recommendations, Canadian Amateurs should contact the administration of the foreign country directly for authorization. Information and application can often be carried out by email or web form.

Temporarily Operating Amateur Stations in Canada

Foreign Amateurs who are licensed by other administrations participating in the CEPT or IARP program must apply for the appropriate permit in accordance with the provisions stipulated by their home administration.

Special Provisions for US and Canada

By treaty between Canada and the US, visiting Amateurs are not required to register or receive a permit before operating their amateur radio stations. Each Amateur station shall indicate at least once during each contact with another station its geographical location as nearly as possible by city and state or city and province. The Amateur station shall be operated in accordance with the laws and regulations of the country in which the station is temporarily located.

Canadian Amateurs operating in the US have the same privileges as they have in Canada, limited by US band edges and mode restrictions in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations(CFR), Title 47, Chapter I (FCC), Part 97, Amateur Radio Service.

US Amateurs operating in Canada must abide by the Radiocommunication Regulations and the Radiocommunication Information Circular 2, Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service (RIC-2 Reclassified as RBR-4). US Amateurs may operate in accordance with the privileges accorded to holders of the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic and Advanced Qualifications.

• NOTICE: due to recent changes in the CEPT T/R 61-01 agreement in 2016, CEPT Permits may now ONLY be issued to operators with Advanced qualification.