Our friends out in Delta are holding an Advanced radio course starting in November and runs for 8 sessions. Visit http://deltaamateurradio.com/wp/?page_id=402 for all the details. Early bird pricing is available.
BC Government Seeking Input from the Amateur Radio Community
As a result of the Auditor General’s report the BC Government is seeking input from all licensed Amateur Radio operators on improving the ability of British Columbians to prepare for and respond to a catastrophic seismic event. The Burnaby club invites you to send your feedback to us and we will provide a consolidated report. […]
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Field Day 2014 planning in progress
Field Day 2014 planning is well underway and it’s shaping up to be another great year. Once again we’re getting together with the Coquitlam and New Westminster clubs to showcase our abilities in emergency communications and make as many contacts as we can within a 24-hour period. This year we’re at the Riverview Lands. From Lougheed […]
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Vintage to Modern Electronics Auction – March 28-30
Able Auctions is selling vintage to modern electronics at the end of March. They are also accepting quality consignment items. See the attached PDF for details. Able Auctions Radio & Electronic Equipment Auction (pdf)
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Industry Canada Releases New Question Bank
On March 6th Industry Canada released the new Question Bank for Amateur Radio examinations. Details and further links can be found on our RAC Section Manager’s website. http://va7mpg.ca/?p=6411 and http://va7mpg.ca/?p=6458
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Port Alberni Swap Meet
Our friends in Port Alberni at the Arrowsmith Amateur Radio Club are hosting their biennial Swap Meet on May 31, 2014 in the Alberni Valley Search and Rescue Hall (4790 Tebo Ave, Port Alberni V9Y 7L9). Tables are $5.00 and general admission is $3. Seller setup is 10am – 11am and buyers get in from 11am […]
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Swap Meet 2014 Prize Winners
Despite the snowy day we had another great swap meet turnout. We’d like to send a big Thank You! to ICOM Canada, Com-West, Burnaby Radio, and Radiotronics for their generous door prize donations and to all the volunteers who spend countless hours helping with everything needed to put on an event this size. We would also like […]
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Swap Meet Tables are Sold Out
This year’s Swap Meet is just around the corner … this Sunday actually (how time flies!) … and it’s promising to be a great event. We’re back at the recently renovated Queensborough Community Centre with 2 rooms, over 40 tables, and lots of space to move around. As always, we’ll have door prizes (including an ICom ID-31A […]
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BCQP 2014 Reminder
A reminder that the 2014 BCQP is coming up very soon … February 1st 1600z to February 2nd 0400z (Feb 1st 8am to 8pm pacific). This is a great event for getting on the air and getting a taste of what contesting is all about, but in a fun, low-stress way. The Burnaby club is […]
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New VE7RBY VHF Repeater Antenna Installed
We are very happy to announce that the new VHF antenna for the VE7RBY repeater system is on the air!! On Saturday, December 21st Ian (VE7HHS), Matt (VA7DUI), and Phil (VE7KJR) spent a somewhat eventful afternoon/evening up at the repeater site. Ian writes … Getting this 20.5 foot antenna up to the rooftop was interesting, […]
Special Guests at Our November 1st AGM
Not that you needed another reason to attend the AGM … We are pleased to announce that special guests Geoff Bawden, RAC President, and Bill Gipps, RAC Director for BC/Yukon, will be joining us on Friday, November 1st. After we get the business out of the way the rest of the evening will be for […]
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