Member Sessions and On-Air Exercises

January Members Session
2021-01-06 18:30

Show: To understand history and context for starting to take our rapid response beyond the CERV bus.

February Members Session
2021-02-03 18:30

Show: To confirm Field Day and exercises through 2021.

February - TABLETOP
2021-02-06 12:30, 2 h

Exercise: To understand VECTOR’s big picture, including where all the gear lives.

March Members Session
2021-03-03 18:30

Show: Disasters, hams and ESS with Mika McKinnon VA7SCI

Planning Horizon: May

March - DOUGLAS
2021-03-06 11:00, 2 h

Exercise: To prepare yourself to set up and run a VECTOR remote site.

April Members Session
2021-04-07 18:30

Show: Civic events schedule with Jordan Myers

Planning Horizon: June

April - TABLETOP Episode 2
2021-04-10 13:00, 2 h

Exercise: To understand VECTOR’s big picture, including where all the gear lives. Take over where the February response team left off.

April - World Amateur Radio Day
2021-04-18 12:00 UTC, 12 h

Exercise: To celebrate amateur radio by making contacts with RAC stations*, and other stations on active bands.

May Members Session
2021-05-05 18:30

Show: As the quake unfolds - learn details of what to expect immediately after an earthquake with Dr. Tiegan Hobbs

Planning Horizon: July

May - BAKED ALASKA
2021-05-08 11:00, 2 h

Exercise: To drill on transferring control between net control stations.

June Members Session
2021-06-02 18:30

Show: VPD Check-in with Insp. Kevin Bernardin VE7TDK

Planning Horizon: August

Field Day
2021-06-26 18:00 UTC, 27 h

Event: To celebrate our interest in amateur radio (and usually operate a self-sufficient remote site).

June - WUMPUS 2
2021-06-26 14:00, 2 h

Exercise: To practice on-air exchanges and give your ARDF mates a signal to trace. (public health order from 2021-05-27 covering events only allows seated outdoor activities.)

July Members Session
2021-07-07 18:30

Show: Electric Car as Power Source with Erich VE7EEF (pending confirmation)

Planning Horizon: September

Celebration of Light
Postponed to 2022

Event: Summer fireworks festival spanning two Wednesdays and a weekend.

Vancouver Pride
Postponed to 2022

Event: Lavish summer Pride parade and festival.

August Members Session
2021-08-04 18:30

Show: VFRS and amateur radio with Assistant Chief Thomas Cooper.

Planning Horizon: October

SIMPLEX RELAY DAY
2021-08-28 11, 3 h

Exercise: To map out (from participant logs) where we can communicate without repeaters.

September Members Session
2021-09-01 18:30

Show: Being in Earthquakes, Gabriel VA7GXM

Planning Horizon: November

October - S.E.T.
2021-10-02 11:00, 2 h

Exercise: To find out the strengths and weaknesses of the ARES, NTS and other groups providing emergency communications.

October Members Session
2021-10-06 18:30

Show: To gather member thoughts about the year.

Planning Horizon: December

November Members Session
2021-11-03 18:30

Show: VEMA Check-in with Kris Hayne

Planning Horizon: January

November - 2-m QSO Party
2021-11-21 10:00, 4 h

Exercise: To stretch your off-air (logging) skills and on-air (brevity, clarity, tone, and pace) skills.

Annual General Meeting and Election
2021-12-01 18:30

To discharge business of the society required by law.

May - BEAR
2022-05-06 11:00, 2 h

Exercise: To prepare yourself for outdoor event patrol with your handheld radio. Get to know other members.

August - HAMPER
2022-08-06 13:30, 2 h

Exercise: To practise long-form radio exchanges without net control and understand the impact on your gear operating for up to 3 hours.

September - CARLOS
2022-09-10 11:00, 2 h

Exercise: To practise supporting other aspects of the Logistics section (Incident Command System).