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Welcome to the new collaborative web site for the Radio Canada DX Group.
It is powered by MediaWiki - a powerful Open Source community project served on Fedora Linux.

The "Radio Canada DX Group" is a non-profit, 11-meter SSB (Single Side Band), Citizens Band Radio Group, established in 1969. It replaced "Radio Free Canada" which was adopted in Saskatchewan sometime in the middle 60's. We are known internationally as the Largest DX Group in Canada with a membership of approximately 2000 members. Our Group is open to all Canadians and we take great pride in representing our country to the rest of the World. Our aim is to promote a degree of professionalism in the Canadian "Theater of Radio Operations" and to unite the collective voice of Canadians. Our Group enjoys a worldwide reputation, of first class Radio Operation. Hello fellow radio operators from all over the world. This page was designed to inform other radio operator's world wide of the Radio Canada Club and some of the happenings in and around Manitoba, Canada.


ATTENTION! Any provincial coordinators of the Radio Canada DX Group please contact Doug (RC02)
to update contact information. We would like to begin preparing a new national roster for 2008.

  • Manitoba Provincial Coordinator Doug Kaebe can be contacted at dkaebe@radiocanadadxgroup.com
  • Alberta Provincial Coordinator Jim Currie can be contacted at rc02ab@live.com


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NEW Qrz11.net
Official 11-Meter qrz radio callsign database.

New Stuff Updated November 17th, 2008

  • CB radio microphone wiring pin-outs - website listing many common CB and Export radio microphone pin-outs
  • CB Radio Magazine Featured Article - cbradiomagazine.com is a website dedicated to the 11m CB/DX enthusiast.
    • It features many great articles and how-to's with lots of photos. To highlight this interesting resource we'll be featuring a sample of articles.
    • This week check out "How to Mount a CB in a Vehicle" here
  • The K7RA Solar Update - From the Arrl.org website...
    • The latest Solar Report indicates increasing solar activity which is welcome news for DX'ers. The whole article can be read here
  • Navigation Changes - The location of some pages has changed in order to improve site navigation. The goal is provide related information on the same page.
    • All radio propagation related information which is useful when one is DX'ing is now contained on the propagation page and linked on the navigation sidebar.
    • General radio information such as related websites and articles are located on the General radio information page and linked on the navigation sidebar.
    • The current Manitoba Member roster is now linked off the Quick Links sidebar. With more and more new members joining the group it's a quick and handy reference tool.
  • Bluetooth Hands-Free Device for the Car - The Manitoba Government as with many jurisdictions is considering banning cell phone use in vehicle without a hands-free unit. This poses a potential issue for mobile 2-way radio use but for a small simple and portable hands free unit for cellular phone use check out the Tritton VX Visor. It links to any BlueTooth capable phone. It has two built-in microphones, one unidirectional and the other omnidirectional. The unit automatically can switch between modes and can detect vehicle movement to automatically connect with your cell phone.A unique feature is a built-in OLED screen to provide CallerID and other information.

Radio Group Related

Reminder to All Radio Canada Members!
  • Check-ins are scheduled every Sunday 7:55PM-10:05PM on ch 38 LSB
  • Christmas Cheer Board Raffle Tickets are now available
    • We need as many members as possible to sell raffle tickets.
      We sold-out last year and would like to repeat that success again this year. Please contact Doug for information


  • Check out the Discussion forum.
  • November 3rd, 2008
    • Just when you thought it was not possible to have any DX at the Solar minimum last night Michigan and Ohio were coming in 5 by 7 with some fading (QSB) around 9pm. Wonders never cease with HF.
  • November 2nd, 2008
    • Not much DX happening in the last while. Solar Cycle 24 has started but is very slow to get going. Hopefully the winter solstice will bring it's usual increase in DX.
  • September 3rd, 2008
    • The latest Member Roster has been posted
  • June 5th, 2008
    • Added an 11m DX cluster spot to the Propagation section. Useful for overseas DX opportunities.
    • Added link to the QRZ11m.net 11m callsign database.
  • May 25th, 2008
    • More DX coming in over the past few days. Lots of short skip conditions to the U.S.
  • May 19th, 2008
    • DX coming in form the southern U.S. and the west coast of Canada this weekend.
    • Good to hear from our Radio Canada chapters on the west coast again.
  • Last check-in of the 2007/2008 season will be held on May 25th
    • Check-ins will resume September 7th, 2008 for the 2008/2009 fall/winter season
    • Regular monthly breakfast and supper meetings will continue as usual. Please check the current events page for details.
  • April 12th, 2008
    • Welcome Todd G from Winnipeg - another new member of the Radio Canada Group. Todd is callsign Radio Canada 427
  • March 25, 2008
    • Welcome! Tony N from Winnipeg - our newest member Radio Canada 959
  • March 16, 2008
    • For those who drive pickup truck, vans or other large vehicles, RC64 Rob operates Xtra-Mile Truck Wash in Headingley (5540 Portage Avenue, R4H 1E8, 204-831-1083) cleverly hidden behind the Co-op formerly Big Sky Truck Stop.
  • March 16, 2008
    • Starting with tonight's check-in we're rotating members to help with the Sunday Check-in nets. This gives others Radio Canada members a chance to help out and give them input into the group on the air. Wayne and Doug's tireless efforts over the past many years are greatly appreciated. The Manitoba Chapter of the Radio Canada DX Group has been continuously active for decades thanks in large part to their efforts and others in the group. Thanks again.
  • January 19th, 2008
    • Tony the tailor will be at the breakfast measuring interested people for jackets and taking deposits
  • January 13th, 2008
    • Welcome to our newest member Duane F. from Transcona. His callsign is Radio Canada 296.
  • December 15/16th 2007
    • DX opening were stronger over the past two days than they have been for quite some time. Openings to the Rockies and Eastern Canada were usable for a couple of hours around midday. Perhaps the next Solar Cycle has finally started...
  • December 15, 2007
    • Annual Radio Canada Christmas Dinner was held at Alto's dining room and attended by 41 members. Thanks to all those who participated. The raffle draw was held and a winner picked. Doug (RC02) will be contacting the winner.
  • November 18, 2007
    • Ross (RC4455) - I got an email from Dxzone.com this morning after months of (unsuccessfully) trying to contact them, to add a link on their CB radio organizations page. I gave up and hadn't thought about it for a couple of months and then an email from them appears. Miracle! Anyway I'm putting the reciprocal link back on the main page.
  • Christmas Cheer Board 2007/2008
    • Message from Doug -- It WAS DECIDED @ THE RADIO CANADA SUPPER ON OCTOBER 20 THAT WE WOULD DO ANOTHER XMAS CHEERBOARD DRAW & DO 3 HAMPERS AGAIN THIS YEAR. TICKETS ARE 3 / $ 5.00 WITH THE PRIZES BEING A $ 250 MEAT ORDER OR $ 250 FISHING GEAR OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH OR A MOBILE SSB RADIO. DRAW DATE IS DEC 15 @ THE XMAS SUPPER. WE WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTING EITHER CASH OR FOOD DONATIONS. IF YOU CAN HELP US WE APPRECIATE IT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL TICKETS CALL ME OR DROP BY & PICK SOME UP. IF YOU WANT TO DONATE FOOD OR CASH WE WILL GLADLY ACCEPT IT.
  • RADIO CANADA DX GROUP JACKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. HURRY! THERE IS A $30 DISCOUNT UP UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST, 2007.
    • Please contact Doug for details
    • Tony the tailor will be at the supper on October 20th measuring interested people for jackets
    • Update! Tony will also be at the RCDX Breakfast on November 17th, 2007
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  • September 12, 2007
    • A new discussion forum area has been added to the Radio Canada website. You are invited to participate in discussions, create topics, etc. There are radio and non-radio related categories.
    • Thanks to Ray RC173 for helping move this along - much appreciated!
  • Check-ins will resume Sunday, September 9th, 2007 from 7:55pm to 10:05pm
    • Radio Canada DX Group custom QSL cards now available!!!
    • These professionally printed QSL cards prominently display an outline of our great country complete with the crests of every province and territory.
    • On the reverse side important details of a QSO confirmation are listed in an easy to read font.</li>
    • Only $7.50 for 50 cards plus tax. Available at 11 Meters radio Shop
  • Darryl (RC483) stringing the Christmas lights on the tower 2006
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