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2021 VECTOR Board of Directors
This is an archive page documenting the composition of the VECTOR Board of Directors for 2021. Please find the current governance team page at /about/executive/.
VECTOR December 2021 News
Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.
Our next members’ meeting will be held December 2, online using Zoom: to celebrate our accomplishments together and cover our annual Societies Act requirements.
VECTOR November 2021 News
Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.
Our next members’ meeting will be held THURSDAY, November 4, online using Zoom: with Kris H sharing a current outlook from Vancouver Emergency Management Agency.
VECTOR October 2021 News
Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.
Our next members’ meeting will be held THURSDAY, October 7, online using Zoom: for open dialogue to improve how easy it is for you to volunteer for VECTOR. (Yes, the day changed; for the next 3 months.)
Used-radio auction 2021
Anthony VE7XAK tested all radios on 2021-07-24 for basic functions including manual programming.
Lot A
ICOM IC-706 MK IIG (Serial no. 03853) HF/50/144/430 MHz Transceiver
- Donated by the widow of VE7FGU (S.K.)
- Appearance 8/10
- HM-118TN DTMF Microphone (from eBay)
- Standard 8 kHz AM/FM filter on board, with space for two optional filters
- Transmit power and current consumption at all bands with AM, FM, SSB, and CW tested normal
- All HF bands (1.8 MHz to 29 MHz) transmit and receive tested with AM, FM, SSB and CW
- 50 MHz band transmit and receive tested with AM, FM, USB and CW
- 144 and 430 MHz bands transmit and receive tested with AM, FM, USB and CW
- 144 and 430 MHz bands tested with FM 1200 bps packet with external TNC (not included)
Estimated market price as is: $450
VECTOR September 2021 News
Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.
Our next members’ meeting will be held September 1 online using Zoom: guest speaker Gabriel Mora VA7GXM .
VECTOR August 2021 News
Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.
Our next members’ meeting will be held August 4 online using Zoom: guest speaker Assistant Chief Cooper, results planning our CERV replacement, getting ready for August activities.
VECTOR August 28 Simplex Relay: VHF in the City without a repeater?
Let’s have fun together on air Saturday, August 28, playing with radiograms and VHF frequency hopping for a couple of hours sharing trivia questions. Catch you there at 11 am (RSVP)?
VECTOR July 2021 News
Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.
Our next members’ meeting will be held July 7 online using Zoom. Member technical share, checking in on teams, getting ready for July activities.
Field Day Above 50 MHz
On Field Day, we have the 1-in-365-day chance to reach a large set of radio operators and practice on-air operating skills.