Near Record Check-ins for 2 Meter Net
Tonight’s 2-meter net has just wrapped up. We had a total of 20 check-ins tonight including four new visitors, just shy of our record since we started tracking last fall.
New Record for Check-Ins on the Weekly Net
The Wednesday net has achieved a new record, at least in recent times. The Wednesday 2-meter net had a total of 21 check-ins on January 9th. The net runs every
Monthly Business Meeting, Tuesday Night (Dec 4th)
Club members are reminded of the monthly business meeting, to be held Tuesday night (December 4th) at the clubhouse. This will also be your first opportunity to see the new
Major Renos Underway – New Workstation Project Progressing
The clubhouse now bears visible evidence of the recently approved project to install new workstations. Over the November 24th weekend, the old wooden desks were stripped, removed and demolished. Three
Swap Meet Photos Uploaded
Photos of the 2018 Fall Swap Meet have been uploaded to the gallery. You can access them from the “Photos” link, or by clicking here.
VECTOR QSO Party, Nov 17
VECTOR has announced the first VHF QSO party. The Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) will sponsor a unique contest in the Greater Vancouver area on November 17. The 2-meter
Record Check-Ins on the Weekly Net
MRARC’s weekly net continues to grow in popularity. On Halloween night, there were 19 check-ins, the most in quite some time. Who checked in and when, as well as all
Spilsburys Coast- Some Local Ham History
Spilsbury’s Coast: A Review. Something a little bit different here that may be of interest to club members; I just finished reading “Spilsbury’s Coast” and wanted to share somewhat of
IC Warning re: Illicit Radios (Baofeng, TYT)
A warning letter has been issued by ISED (formerly Industry Canada) regarding the illegal use of “illicit radios”. A copy of the attached letter (with recipient info and letterhead removed)
A History of Ham plates in BC
Curious about how and when HAM plates got started? Did you know that the first plates with amateur radio call signs were issued in 1939? Michigan state was the first