Art Siemens (VE7SIE) – Silent Key
Our club is incredibly saddened to learn of the sudden passing of club member Art Siemens. We learned today (May 9th) that Art passed away unexpectedly yesterday at Royal Columbian
Star Wars Swap Meet!
May the Fourth Be With You! Yes, it’s a Star Wars theme for the swap meet! We know that many hams are also sci-fi fans and we know you sci-fi
2025 Spring Swap Meet!
The famous Maple Ridge swap meet is back once again! Sunday, May 4th is the day and it’s going to be another great one. Tons of prize draws. And of
BC ShakeOut Net
In conjunction with the “BC ShakeOut” Earthquake preparedness drill, MRARC will be conducting a simultaneous net. The event and net occur on October 17th at 10:17 hours (10:17 on 10-17).
Dues are Due
The club’s new calendar year started in June, and meetings have resumed September 3rd. As such, dues are now due for all club members. Dues can be paid online with
Richard “Rick” Bennett – Silent Key
The club regrets to announce the passing of our fellow club member, Richard “Rick” Bennett (VA7RLB). We received word today (August 7th) that Rick had passed away the previous evening
Swap Meet Prize Announcement!
Exciting news! The Kenwood TH-D75A, an APRS/DStar tri-band handheld, probably the coolest and best handheld ever made, will go home with one lucky swap meet attendee. This incredible prize which
Swap-Meet 2024 Announced!
Big news, the date for the 2024 spring swap meet has been announced. It will occur on May 4th, 2024. Please note that unlike all previous swap meets, this one
Winter Field Day 2024
Winter Field Day 2024 is January 27 and 28. This is much like summer field day, except with more of an emphasis on operating in harsh conditions. Our club loves
Soldering Success
The club’s Christmas-themed soldering project ran on Sunday, December 17. Several club members attended the club to build some cool electronic toys. And while doing so, enjoyed Christmas music, egg-nog