RallySport Ontario News -  Jan. 14, 2013

Ham Radio Course
RSO is pleased to offer a Basic Ham Radio Course to facilitate official licensing of more amateur radio (HAM) operators to assist with official communications at rallies.

WHEN - Saturday March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 9:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.

WHERE - Girl Guides of Canada Office, 38 Parkside Dr., Newmarket, Ontario

ELIGIBILITY - This course is open to anyone, however the class will be cut off at 25. If more than 25 apply, preference will be given to RSO members.

COST - $25 per person. Payment may be made in the following ways:

(1) Mail a Cheque (Payable to "RallySport Ontario", and include your email address)  to:

RallySport Ontario
C/O Peter Gulliver
1026 Communication Road
Peterborough ON, K9J 6X2

(2) By Interac: Send Interac (email) payment to   treasurer@rallysport.on.ca,
Contact Pete Gulliver at same email with password or phone 705-292-7232

Note - Your registration will not be considered complete until payment has been received.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will be a condensed version of the full course offered by various HAM radio clubs. Participants will be expected to study course materials in advance independently.
The two days of in-class sessions will concentrate on reviewing key topics and to answer specific questions. A portion of the in-class sessions will deal specifically with HAM radio procedures at rallies.

Official testing will take place at about 3:00 P.M. on Sunday March 10.
Approved examiners will supervise the testing. The exams will be marked immediately.
Successful applicants will be assisted directly with application for license.

Course instructors will be Roger Sanderson VE3RKS and Rob Metcalfe VA3RBM.

Note – we very much need more of our volunteers at rallies to be HAM operators, plus it makes the rally much more interesting if you know what is going on, which can be accomplished if you have a HAM radio. If any of you would like assistance re accommodations for the weekend of the course, contact Ross Wood at   ross@tallpinesrally.com   We will try to help with billeting and/or subsidies.




PERCE NEIGE RALLY NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS
The Rallye Perce Neige will be run on the weekend of February 2 & 3 in Maniwaki, Quebec (about 1.5 hours north of Ottawa). This is a great winter performance event. It is a blast and they take great care of their workers (accommodations, lunches etc).
At this point they need quite a few more volunteers – timing controllers, mid-stage blockers and service area marshals.
Note – the ability to speak French is an asset, but definitely not a requirement.
If you can help, contact Kevin & Jenn at   benevoles@rallyperceneige.com