NSARC – Recognizes WILLIAM E. GIPPS – VE7XS

March 2, 2017March 12, 2018 VA7KRZ

Gordon Passmore VA7GAP presents Bill Gipps VE7XS with a plaque

THE PLAQUE READS

NORTH SHORE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Recognizes WILLIAM E. GIPPS VE7XS

Having completed his term with Radio Amateurs of Canada as

Director, B.C. and Yukon 2009 – 2016

For his dedication and tireless efforts in supporting

Amateur Radio in Canada

Presented

March 2, 2017

Bill Gipps also discussed the revised BC laws on distracted driving. Although the use of amateur radios is now permitted while driving under specific circumstances, Bill suggests that all Hams carry a brochure explaining current regulations in their vehicles in order to clarify the regulations, if necessary.

VE7RNV on 147.260+ is located on Mount Fromme, North of the Metropolitan area, is the primary Club repeater and supports all regular Club Nets. It transmits a 156.7 Hz tone, but no access tone is required. It is an open repeater.

VE7RNV on 147.300+ is located on Mount Fromme as well. It requires a 100.0 Hz. Access tone and is used primarily to support the BCDX Club and North Shore Emergency Management. It is an open repeater.

VE7RNV on 444.950+ is also located on Mount Fromme. It requires no access tone. It is linked to IRLP node 1015. It is a stand-alone, open and wide coverage repeater.

VE7NSR on 443.200+ is located in Downtown North Vancouver. It provides local coverage.

VE7BNV on 146.720- is located on Mount Gardener on Bowen Island. This repeater is sponsored by VE7BGA to support the Bowen Emergency Amateur Radio Service (BEARS).

VE7RNV on 147.260+, VE7BNV on 146.720- and VE7NSR on 443.200+ are permanently linked, providing continuous coverage from Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast to the central Fraser Valley and the Northwest corner of Washington State.