Campbell River Amateur Radio Society
- a RAC affiliated club
This web site is for the members and anyone wishing to see what we are about and what we are up to. Please feel free to ask if you need further information.
Ham Radio is an international hobbyMembers are in daily contact with other ham radio stations around the world. Most of the conversations are in English. You do not need to know Morse Code in order to get your ham radio certificate, but you must pass an exam covering radio regulations and some basic technical knowledge. Our club runs courses occasionally for those that prefer a classroom setting. On-line courses are also available from Radio Amateurs of Canada (www.rac.ca).
| Something for EveryoneAmateur radio has many things to offer ranging from talking to local hams using a handheld radio or to the International Space Station to long-distance communication by bouncing signals off the ionosphere. Perhaps using voice Morse Code or even pictures. Both the technically challenged and electronic engineers use ham radio for entertainment, to keep in touch with friends or for provide information to authorities in case of emergencies. There are always new things to learn for those needing intellectual stimulation. As a ham radio operator you learn to communicate in an efficient accurate manner. |
Field Day 2023 The club has a (semi-) formal meeting every month, except July and August. Currently this is conducted over Zoom. We meet informally for coffee at the A&W on Merecroft Saturdays from about 09:30 until noon. We're also on Facebook and Twitter Next meeting & AGM February 8th on Zoom
Field Day 2023 Once again CRARS members set up Field Day stations at Maple Park in Campbell River. We used a new radio - Yaesu FT-710 and a new antenna mast. Much fun was had.
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