CubeSat VIOLET was deployed from the ISS last week, but its antenna may not yet have released. Attempts to contact from the UNB team will be made periodically. The orbit of VIOLET at this time is very close to the ISS, so you can find out when VIOLET may be within range at Heavens Above web site (you may need to adjust for your location, and be sure to select "all passes".). UNB will be using 145.910 (only 6 watts pointed towards VIOLET
Win a LaCrosse weather station
Update! The winner of the draw for the new LaCrosse weather station was VE9GM, Gino Mazerolle of Drummond, NB. Congratulations, Gino! Thanks to all who participated, and keep on providing those observations.
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the WeatherNet, Scott VE1CSA and Rick VE9MTB want to thank everyone who’s checked in over the years allowing the reporting of over 600,000 pieces of data to the Atlantic Storm Prediction Center.
Progress chart of CTCSS tone implementation
This chart will show which repeaters have been updated for CTCSS tones. Most repeaters are now transmitting a sub-audible tone if you wish to set "tone squelch" on to reduce any local interference. Repeaters showing set to "TX" are sending the tone out; those set to "RX" need you to send the tone to transmit through the repeater.
East Zone repeaters now tone-enabled
As of Monday, December 4, the East Zone repeaters are fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via these repeater. This includes Moncton VE1MTN (147.090 +), Acadieville VE9ACD (145.430 -) and Sackville VE9SKV (145.230 -). For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
Student “makers” share some soldering resources
We recently got a great note from Grace Coleman, activity director for a school Technology Club in New Hampshire, who wanted to share some information from one of their student volunteeers:
Upgrades coming - Week of July 17
Three more repeaters will be upgraded to require CTCSS (PL tones) during this week:
- VE9VDR 147.390 - Seven Mile Ridge / Campbellton - 151.4 Hz
- VE9ELM 145.410 - Elmtree / Belledune - 151.4 Hz
- VE1BRD 147.315 - Allardville / Bathurst - 151.4 Hz
You will need to program your radio to transmit the PL tones shown above in order to be heard when using the repeater after this change is made. You can add the PL tone prior to the change if you wish. Consult your radio manual for help.
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IRG upgrade - July update
Earlier this spring, we notified all our contacts that changes were coming to the IRG repeater system. Here is the latest news.
Details of work completed to date:
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Atlantic Canada Climate Summary and Outlook reports
Here you will find the “Atlantic Canada Climate Summary and Outlook” bulletins.
Vous trouverez ci-joint les bulletins française « Résumé et Perspectives climatiques du Canada atlantique »
... from Meteorological Service of Canada / Environment and Climate Change Canada / Government of Canada.
(Note: As of October 2024, not all months are included, some missing will be added at a later date)
New Maces Bay 444.875 repeater
The repeater at Maces Bay (VE9MBY 444.875 +) is back on the air, a new repeater has been installed. In addition, the repeater is now programmed with CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz on RX and TX. You will need to program your radio to send the CTCSS (PL tone) in order to use this repeater. In addition, you have the option to set your radio to ignore any signals on that frequency except those sending 141.3 Hz. This may resolve issues with distant repeaters or signals causing interference on your radio.
It all started as a 10-watt amateur radio station
Check out this feature from the CBC NB web site noting the humble beginnings of CFNB, 100 years ago.