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New antenna at VE6OLS
The old fiberglass vertical dual band antenna at VE6OLS (west of Olds) got hit by lightning. Mike VE6MIM, Glenn VE6GC and Garry VE6CIA replaced it this week with a 210-A4. It is at 100'. Base station coverage in Red Deer and Calgary.

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VE6HQ 23 cm Solid State Amplifier

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New Ham - VE6KDP
Hi. I'm just brand new certified with honours near Olds. I'm looking for some guidance on a mobile unit for car and home I would like to buy. I don't know any hams in the area and I need to know where to turn to purchase, likely new/newer equipment. Any guidance available? Thanks! Dan

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RAC Basic and Advanced courses fall 2024
https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-and-advanced-courses-fall-2024/

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Field Day 2024
Hello all.. I would like to thank everyone who helped set up, operate and take down all the necessary equipment and towers for this year's field day. The weather and propagation certainly helped to make field day a great success! I have uploaded a lot of great pictures from Don VE6HQ to the CAARC web site today. If anyone has any more pictures please send them to me so I can add them to this gallery. Be...

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October general meeting

Oct 14th

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CAARC General Meeting

October 16, 2024 19:30

Location:

Calder School at Sunnybrook Farm

2879 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer, Alberta

Jack Klassen VE6JVK silent key

Sep 23rd

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Our dear friend and long time CAARC member, Jack VE6JVK became a silent key on the weekend.

There will be a service at the Red Deer Salvation Army Church 4837 54 St Red Deer Monday September 30 at 11:00am. There is a lunch planned at 12:00 followed by the burial at 14:00

CAARC Fall BBQ

Sep 22nd

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CAARC will be conducting a Fall Social Event on Sunday, September 29th The event will commence at 3 PM at the QTH of VE6TIP, Tiny Thesen. The event will be Potluck, and we encourage all members and their family’s to bring their favorite food, beverage and folding chairs. The VE6TIP is located 52.327498° N 113.890547° W (map included) We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this event 73 Don Westacott VE6HQ CAARC President

Please click the blue Directions arrow below for driving directions to the location

VE6HQ 23 cm Solid State Amplifier

Sep 19th

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QCARC FALL SOCIAL & FLEA MARKET 2024

Sep 12th

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QCARC FALL SOCIAL & FLEA MARKET

DATE: October 12, 2024. PLACE: Canora Community Hall 10425 -152 Street Edmonton, AB

Vendor set up starts at 9:00. Flea market runs from 10:00 – 12:00 followed by the 50/50 draw.

We hope to see you at this excellent event!

Admission $FREE Flea Market Tables $FREE Refreshments $FREE

ALFA RADIO, GPS CENTRAL (RadioWorld) & ICOM CANADA WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

To book tables email mail@qcarc.net

SARA Fall Flea Market 2024

Sep 12th

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RAC Basic and Advanced courses fall 2024

Sep 2nd

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RAC Basic and Advanced Courses Fall 2024

New Ham – VE6KDP

Jul 14th

Posted by VE6KDP in General News

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Hi. I’m just brand new certified with honours near Olds. I’m looking for some guidance on a mobile unit for car and home I would like to buy. I don’t know any hams in the area and I need to know where to turn to purchase, likely new/newer equipment. Any guidance available?

Thanks!

Dan

New antenna at VE6OLS

Jul 5th

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The old fiberglass vertical dual band antenna at VE6OLS (west of Olds) got hit by lightning. Mike VE6MIM, Glenn VE6GC and Garry VE6CIA replaced it this week with a 210-A4. It is at 100′. Base station coverage in Red Deer and Calgary.

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