Another Success...

Once again Pierre, VE2GT, has once again successfully activated a new island!  This time he has put Ile Melville on the map.  This island is now QC-111.

Located near Shawinigan in FN36om.

Well done Pierre!

Successful Activation...

Congratulations to Pierre, VE2GT, who gas successfully activated I'lle Sainte-Quentin.  This island has been awarded the number, QC110.

Change of Rules

Please be advised that the Committee has modified the Rule requiring 25 contacts to successfully activate an island.  It has been changed to bring us into line with the US Islands Award.

As of May 18, 2021, you now require only 15 contacts, in 2 DXCC to qualify an island.

ON308 - A New One!!

Congratulations to Chris, VA3ECO, for activating a new Island - Victoria Island - which is now ON308.

Victoria Island is in the Lake of the Woods, and is in EN29op.

Some pictures below of the activation supplied by Chris.

Canadian Light CAN-766

John, VE3ISE, will be activating Canadian Light CAN-766 (Port Weller Light) on Wednesday May 19th.  

He will try and start early 1300Z to 1500Z. Running 100 Watts to a Hustler Antenna on his Jeep.

Frequency in use will be 7260 +/- 10.....Hopefully.

 

Let's hope the propagation is good on Wednesday!!

2021...

Last year, 2020, was a disaster for activating Islands here in Canada, and we all know why.  Very few activations took place, and all of them in Eastern Canada.

Let's hope 2021 is a a lot kinder to us all, and we can safely get out and do activations across the country.

For those of you who may plan an activation over the winter months.....pay attention to these safety charts below.

Stay safe and stay healthy!!

                 

2020 W/VE Island QSO Party

Mark your calendars!!!   Coming up are 15 hours of good times.  August 22 & 23 are the dates for this years W / VE Island QSO Party.

Did you know there are over 54,000 islands in Canada?  Neither did I, and the list of officially activated islands is pretty small in comparison.  So let's get out in the fresh air and pick an island to activate.

The Rules for this event can be found HERE.

Please remember to follow your local rules and regulations regarding the Covid-19 situation in your location.....and stay safe!!