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IRG web site updated

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IRG web site

We're pleased to announce that the IRG web site  software version has been updated to meet current security standards, and will allow better operation and new features to be added.  

For now, most of the site is unchanged.  Some old pages, features or images may not look quite the way they did before, but let us know if anything is not working right.  Use our Contact form to report it.

One priority issue has been resolved: users with @gmail.com addresses who had problems using some features should now find those issues fixed.

New repeater added to IRG system - Grand Lake VE9GLA

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Good news

 

The new Grand Lake repeater has been added to the IRG linking system.  VE9GLA has a frequency of 145.190 (minus offset).  The repeater is located on Hardwood Ridge, and is now included in the Stanley Zone in the linking system.  Users can use the regular codes to link to or from Stanley Zone for contact within Grand Lake area.

The repeater was installed in December 2019 and was operating with good coverage as a stand-alone repeater.  With its hard-link to Stanley, VE9GLA adds a wider area coverage to central New Brunswick.

New repeater at Mount Carleton Park

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New repeater at Mount Carleton Park!

Another new IRG repeater went on-air as of  January 5!  Mount Carleton Park (VE9MCP) on 147.120 + is the latest addition, bringing the total number of IRG repeaters to twenty-seven (27).  The new site is near the park headquarters and will provide additional improved coverage in northern New Brunswick.

State of emergency declared in response to COVID-19

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COVID-19
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government today declared a state of emergency under section 12 of the Emergency Measures Act to enhance measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus). “The health and well-being of every New Brunswicker must remain our number one priority,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “With the support of the of the chief medical officer of health, and with the support of the all-party cabinet committee, we are taking this extraordinary measure to provided greater assistance to the health-care sector fighting the spread of COVID-19 in the province.”

More new amateurs!

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Graduation

The University of New Brunswick Amateur Radio Club (VE9UNB) has just graduated another group of new amateurs.

According to Brent Peterson (VE9EX), “Ten amateur radio exams were passed today (January 17, 2019) at the University of New Brunswick, one advanced, five basic with honours, and four basic, bringing the cumulative number passed to 143 since June 20, 2010.

Congratulations to the VE9UNB club and VE9EX for the fine work helping new amateurs obtain their qualification.  We look forward to hearing the new amateurs on the air soon!

IRG member recognized by Public Safety Canada

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Hon Ralph Goodale and Al Thurber VE1RG

Congratulations to IRG member and past president Allan K. Thurber (VE1RG) on being recognized with an Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award.   Federal/Provincial and Territorial Ministers recognize the work being done across Canada to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.  The award ceremony was held on May 24 in Ottawa, attended by nominees and was addressed by The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.