09-Jun-Guywire

As reported last month, the club has decided to move to IRLP node to the club station room at the Science Center. This was necessary because of the poor linking situation at the T.C. Douglas building. The project has been completed with the help of VE5s LAT, ZG, TLW and SC. UHF antennas have been installed on the club station tower providing excellent signal levels on the linking system and the IRLP node is back up and working. There is still a slight problem with incoming audio distortion that might require the replacement of the link radio. We would like to thank the Dept. of Health and Garnet Matchett VE5GPM for providing our internet service at the T. C. Douglas building for the past 6 years.

The Saskatchewan 2 meter net is held weekday nights at 9:00 pm on the IRLP system and the VE5WM repeater. Tune in and check in. We would like to hear from you. Also remember the IRLP system is open and yours to use. The only thing you need is a radio. It is easy. If you can dial 7 digits on a cellphone, you can dial 4 digits on your handheld to use the system. More information at www.irlp.net

Due to increased demands on his personal and career schedules, Midwest Director Devon Racicot, VE5DWR, has regretfully submitted his resignation from the Radio Amateurs of Canada Board of Directors. The RAC Board and Executive extend its sincere thanks to Devon for his past service, and best wishes for the future. As required by the RAC Constitution, a call for nominations to fill the remainder of the director's two-year term will appear in the July-August 2009 issue of The Canadian Amateur magazine, as will nomination procedure details. Qualified RAC members who reside in Manitoba or Saskatchewan are encouraged to take the necessary steps at that time to fill the post and ensure representation for all Radio Amateurs in the Midwest Region.

At a Special Meeting of the Radio Amateurs of Canada Board of Directors, held May 5, 2009, Derek Hay,VE4HAY, was unanimously appointed Midwest Region Director to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of former director Devon Racicot, VE5DWR. Derek brings to the Board a wealth of experience and will hold the post in accordance with the RAC Constitution until a formal election can be conducted in the Region. A call for nominations to elect a permanent Midwest Region Director will appear in the July-August 2009 issue of The Canadian Amateur magazine, giving full details of the election process.

With the changing of the Midwest Director, also comes with the re-appointment of the Assistant Directors. As Such I am contacting the current assistants but I am also looking for new blood and new assistants. So if you live in Regina, Saskatoon or rural Saskatchewan or you live in Brandon, or rural Manitoba and you would like to assist me in RAC duties, I really could use your help. In fact, it does not matter if you live in these areas or not. I need your help. So if you are willing to help your national association, please send me an email.

Derek Hay VE4HAY ve4hay@shaw.ca