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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF

@vy2hf.bsky.social

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Amateur radio operator, private pilot, writer, creator, traveler, Montrealer, political once-was, Habs fan, roots in Speyside & Dumfries Scotland. Vice-president of the Radio Amateurs of Canada. Posts are mine. Grid Sq. FN86, PEI Canada, IOTA NA-029

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 5d

On the final full day of proceedings, the Canadian contingent posed for a group photo at the #IARU Region 2 General Assembly. L to R: Alphonse Penney VO1NO, Serge Bertuzzo VA3SB, Tim Ellam VE6SH, Brent Taylor VY2HF, George Gorseline VE3YV. @radioamateursrac.bsky.social #hamradio

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 5d

Yesterday I was privileged to operate the special events station PX100IARU here at the Region 2 General Assembly in Salvador, Brazil. The most fun contact was with VY2PC back home on PEI, during a 10 Meter SSB opening. Then the crew took me and Rod Stafford W6ROD out for some lunch! #hamradio #IARU

Brent PY6/VY2HF at the PX100IARU special events station

Flavio PY2ZX, Roberto, Ronaldo PS8RV, Rod W6ROD, Brent VY2HF having lunch at Mare Restaurant, Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil.

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 7d

And @radioamateursrac.bsky.social is here in full strength, with me the VP as well as several IARU officers who happen to be Canadian.

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 7d

The IARU General Assembly is under way, and we're already into some interesting discussions on spectrum defence, common interests, and forging good relationships.

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 7d

The IARU General Assembly is under way, and we're already into some interesting discussions on spectrum defence, common interests, and forging good relationships.

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 14d

Great to see @radioamateursrac.bsky.social how on BSKY. Please give them a follow for some great content about Amateur Radio in Canada. #hamradio

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 17d

Had a great evening sharing the story of the Marconi coastal station and the evolution of radio since then, for the Cape Bear Lighthouse group in Murray Harbour, PEI. #hamradio

Brent Taylor, VY2HF, speaking in Murray Harbour PEI on 26 September 2025

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for the bump!

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · 20d

I'm putting the finishing touches on my talk for Friday night's fundraiser for the Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station. I'm going to spread the word about what a great location eastern PEI is for radio!

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Sep 12

I'm on the schedule to do a presentation for a local lighthouse that our radio club has partnered with. #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Sep 12

At the official opening of VE3RHQ, the official RAC Headquarters station, here I am with Jeff Dale, VE3ISP, working our new IC-7760. In the background is Serge Bertuzzo, VA3SB, in front of the new Flex radio. Also ARRL president Rick, K5UR, speaking with Allan Boyd, VE3AJB, RAC president #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF, Jeff Dale VE3ISP, Serge Bertuzzo VA3SB

ARRL President Rick Roderick K5UR, RAC President Allan Boyd VE3AJB, and photographer RAC Director Joel Brisson VA3WBK, at the VE3RHQ grand opening on 5 September 2025.

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racmarcom.bsky.social @racmarcom.bsky.social · Aug 21

Yesterday (August 20) was an amazing day at RAC HQ as Ontario Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop met with RAC President Alan Boyd,VE3AJB, and RAC VE3RHQ Station Manager Mike Kelly, VE3FFK.

Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop met with RAC President Alan Boyd,VE3AJB, and RAC VE3RHQ Station Manager Mike Kelly, VE3FFK

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Aug 19

AC630 is due into Charlottetown tomorrow morning...first one down here...

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Aug 16

Had a blast operating the VY2CBL satellite station for #ILLW - and thanks to N2FYA AB1OC KF2GV N5ACR KC2JPQ N4VWD W3HZU WA2NDV W1BCM and KN2K for their patience on an ISS Repeater pileup! #hamradio #ariss

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Aug 16

Setting up for #ILLW activation of VY2CBL on Satellites and HF from the Cape Bear Lighthouse on PEI. #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jul 26

Lots of hams and guests have assembled for the annual Charlottetown Amateur Radio Club summer flea market! #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jul 18

Learning lots about the inner workings of the ARRL #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jul 10

Some more Basic Amateur Radio testing happening right now!

Amateur Radio examinations being written.

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jul 1

Quick snip of our CW ops, less than ideal setup but made some contacts. #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jul 1

Running the RAC contest on 20 with Mike VY2MG #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jul 1

Listen for me on VY2RAC in today's RAC Canada Day Contest on the amateur radio HF bands! I'll be helping out at the location of VY2OM here on PEI, operating CW and Phone. #RAC #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hi Jeff (thanks @wavingtoanimals.bsky.social). @chattycathycody.bsky.social is correct - the knowledge base is the same and all the new exam does, is ask the questions in a fairer and more understandable way. As someone who helped write the new questions, I like the new version. No need to re-study.

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jun 24

I did an interview on our local CBC station about Field Day! #hamradio Island Morning with Mitch Cormier - www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · Jun 3

Good attendance at our monthly club meeting, being held tonight at the Stratford Town Hall. www.charlottetownarc.com #hamradio

Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · May 27

Quick trip to Summerside last night to do some training on Rules and Regulations as we get ready to run the class through their Basic Amateur radio exam on Sunday! #hamradio
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Brent Taylor VY2HF W1PJ M7JHF @vy2hf.bsky.social · May 16

Home of some of my ancestors! Visited some graves in Dalton in 2019. Lovely place!