Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club

First a huge thanks to everyone who participated in our 2011 Spring Swapmeet; this was one of our most successful events to date!

With vendors displaying a huge variety of ham gear, computer equipment, antennae, and electronics - there was something for everyone at this event.

Once again, the guys down in the kitchen did an incredible job; and we would be remiss in not thanking them for serving up another of their great sausage and pancake breakfasts, which have become a tradition with both vendors and attendees alike.

Look for pictures to be posted here soon!

Our prize winners were:

Door Prizes (special thanks to Icom Canada, Tim Hortons & KMS Tools):

• Kelly [VE7KQW]
• Bean [VE7ILI]
• Martin [VA7HYD]
• Scott [VE7HWB]
• So [VA7SYL]
• Jose [YS1JW]

Six monthes membership in RAC (much thanks to RAC):

• Scott [VE7HWB]

$25 Gift Certificate (compliments of Durham Radio):

• Adam [VA7OJ]
• Christian [VA7LCD]

50/50 Draw:

• Bean [VE7ILI]

Icom IC-V80 2m HT:

• Barry [VE7VIE]

Icom IC-2200H 2m Mobile:

• Paul [VA7KMG]

73 de Mike [VA7BZ]

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What do you call a combined passion of severe weather patterns and ham radio?

CANWARN is an active group of Amateur Radio operators, who are formally trained in spotting and reporting severe weather systems. Originally formed in Ontario, CANWARN has since spread into Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and now into Atlantic Canada.

To learn more about CANWARN, please see this excellent Lethbridge Living Magazine article (Jan/Feb 2011).

PLEASE NOTE: This is a copywrite work. Our sincerest thanks to Eric Low, James Baron of Baron Photography, and all the staff at Lethbridge Living Magazine, for granting us permission to re-publish it here.

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 Les [VA7OM] is planning an ARDF Foxhunt here in Maple Ridge, currently scheduled for the May/June timeframe.

Les asks that any club members interested in assisting with planning and preparation for this event, contact him via email here.

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For Amateur Operators interested in assisting with this year’s Merrit Mountain Trials, please contact Lynn [VE7LYN] for addition information.

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 Yes, it’s that time of year again!

The excitement, tents, generators, batteries, radios, antennae, food, drink, bonfire, laughter and camaraderie….  The planning and preparations for this year’s event have officially kicked off!

Mark [VE7YMM] is requesting that any members planning to attend/participate in this year’s event please advise us ASAP, so we can start planning for food and drink, etc.

For members intending to camp overnight - please advise, so we can start planning accommodation placement and operating schedules accordingly.

In addition, for any members intending to bring along personal equipment and antennae - please let us know, as we’re starting to look at this year’s operating modes and configuration.

Our Field Day event continues to grow each year, in size and popularity; and this year is no exception - so club members, please remember to login, to read more about this year’s exciting plans! [sorry, club membership only]

Also, over the following couple of months we’ll be continuing our planning tutorials (from where we left off last year)…  …so please remember to login. [sorry, club membership only]

Please forward your information via email here.

73 de Mike [VA7BZ]

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Surrey Amateur Radio Club (SARC) and Surrey Emergency Program Amateur Radio Society (SEPARS) are presenting a Newbie Seminar, from 9am to 3pm, on Saturday, 07 May 2011, at the Surrey Fire Training Centre. For additional details, please see here. (PDF format)

73 de Mike [VA7BZ]

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