Vancouver Island Trunk System
The Vancouver Island Trunk System (VITS) is a system of linked repeaters running
the length of Vancouver Island. VITS is an 'open' system and you are welcome to utilize it
to make a QSO at any time. Generally, no tones are required on 2 meter frequencies of the
trunk repeaters with the exception of Nanaimo 145.430 / -600 which now requires a 141.3 Hz
tone. The official webpage for the VITS is
www.islandtrunksystem.org
and the reader is referred to that page for details. Just hover over the map to view the
appropriate frequencies for the different geographical areas. Other information can be
viewed at the Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association website at
www.ve7na.ca. There is an
updated copy of the a diagram and DTMF codes for the VITS at
www.ve7na.ca/cms/its.
Please note that most repeaters on the VITS are normally connected to the trunk
all of the time. However, the Net Control will if necessary connect any repeaters
that aren't already connected to the trunk prior to starting the net. All you have to do is listen to the
appropriate repeater.
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VE7WEM |
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(July 1 Canada Day Holiday) |
VA7PLH |
Pat |
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VA7PLH |
Pat |
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VE7KAL |
Kate |
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KD7BFA |
Tom |
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VE7DFJ |
Jack |
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(Aug 5 BC Day Holiday) |
KD7BFA |
Tom |
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VE7DFJ |
Jack |
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VE7BH |
Tom |
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VE7KAL |
Kate |
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VE7BH |
Tom |
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Stew VE7VAX
Sent:
June 3, 2011M
To: Len.H
Subject: BCBN Farewell
Hello all
It has been a great five years working with you all. What always frustrated
me was all I heard was a voice with no view of who I was talking to. On the
other hand, you never saw (the pita) me either. So here I am in my junky ham
shack and saying good bye under doctors orders. It has been fun and more than
rewarding to feel that I was contributing to helping run the BCBN along with a
great bunch of people. I wish the net continued and successful operation over
the coming years.
73 to all
Stew VE7VAX
Straits Weather Protocol
A Sea Conditions Program For Interested Amateur Boaters
While transiting Georgia, Malaspina, Johnstone, or Queen Charlotte Strait,
amateur boaters are encouraged to monitor and utilize the 2-meter Island Trunk
System (ITS) for the purpose of exchanging observed sea conditions. To initiate
a request for actual sea conditions on one of the four straits, place a call
on the ITS to any vessel on location. For example:
Calling any vessel located on Johnstone Strait for a sea conditions
report. This is VE7XXX, the M/V “LION” at Port McNeil.
To initiate providing a sea conditions report while transiting one of the
four straits, place a call on the ITS to any vessel indicating your availability
to provide on request a sea conditions report on the named strait. For example:
Calling any vessel in need of a sea conditions report for the Strait of Georgia.
This is KE7XXX portable VE7, the S/V "TIGER" located on the Strait of Georgia four
miles SW of Merry Island.
Marine Amateur Radio Flag
Ron Drinkwater, VE7AIX (formerly VE7LEA), designed this flag
and have flown in over a dozen countries. They were individually handmade by Ruth Reader, VE7BAG,
but as of August 2012, they are no longer available. Our thanks to Ruth for her work over the years!
Hi BCBN Members
I want to let you know what has happened with my eye sight. Due to
macular degeneration I have lost my ability to see fine detail. As a
result I am unable to sew anymore. I had been making the flags since
Ron Drinkwater (VE7AIX) brought me a drawing in 1992. I wish to thank
everyone for all their support over the years. Thanks to one and all.
Ruth Reader, VE7BAG
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bcbn-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or
click here for more information.
Weather Links
Boaters' Links
Wi-Fi at Brentwood Bay
Wi-Fi access is now available at Brentwood Bay courtesy of Art VE7FED.
Boaters are welcome to make use of it, but please be reasonable with usage.
Anyone abusing the connection will be blocked! The SSID is BCBN.
The router is located just above the 4th dock out of Tod Inlet on the Willis
Point side. The range hasn't been tested yet, so a few connection reports sent to
would be welcome. If it proves necessary, a high gain antenna could be added in spring.
Other Links of Interest To Area Cruisers and Hams
Links for the Net Control Stations
Do you have the correct time? Click
here (Pacific
Time Zone). Need to convert units? Click
here.
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