VE6BLD

Welcome to the CAARC web site. I have been a Ham since 1978 and I am active on most modes from HF to UHF Satellite communications.


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Ham radio operator jumps in to help woman in Florida during Hurricane Ian

Ham radio operator jumps in to help woman in Florida during Hurricane Ian

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FINALLY AN IN PERSON CAARC MEETING!!

The May CAARC general   meeting was an in person meeting on Wednesday May 18th  at 7.00PM  held at Glenn’s Restaurant , Red Deer  in Gasoline Alley. This was the last meeting to finalize the planning for the 50th Picnic and hamfest. It was great to meet in person instead of on ZOOM!

Bob VE6BLD PR

CAARC

 

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

 

Bob VE6BLD and Sarina VE6QEN 

THIS HAM RADIO IS UNSAFE AT ANY FREQUENCY !

THIS HAM RADIO IS UNSAFE AT ANY FREQUENCY

  From Electronics Illustrated March 1968..

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AMATEUR RADIO PODCAST EPISODE 373 – PAUL MOWER – VA6MPM

QSO TODAY AMATEUR RADIO PODCAST

 

Paul Mower, VA6MPM, treks across the Canadian Rockies.

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Silent Key VE6BJK

On Monday September 6th, 2021, Louis (Lou) William Maga, loving husband, devoted father, passed away at age 83.

 

Louie was a very important member of the Central Alberta Amateur Radio Club (CARL originally) for many years. I remember helping him install his tower on the west side of the house and he always had a big smile and wonderful laugh. He was always helping with all club activities for many years. I was so glad I had an hour visit with him on his porch just a few weeks ago when I bought some new RV batteries. I know he will be sadly missed.

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Pictures from CAARC social at VE6HPY’s QTH

 

CAARC Social – August 28

Hi Everyone, 

At the last club meeting way back in May, it was suggested that we have a late summer get together.  Saturday, August 28 seems to work for many people and John VE6HPY has offered to host it at his place.  
 
We are planning a low key event from 6 – 8 pm. Please bring your lawn chairs, a beverage of your choice and whatever snacks you may wish to bring.  We are planning a fire and John does have extra weenie sticks.  Because of Covid, the club executive felt it was best to keep things simple for this get together.   In the event of rain we could go into one of John’s sheds.  Please RSVP to either myself or to John to give us an idea of numbers.
 
 John’s cell is 403 304 3963 and his address is 39126 RR 280, HWY 11A, Red Deer County.  From Red Deer, go west on Hwy 11A and turn right at RR280, go north until you see a long lane lined with trees on the west side. 
 
This will give us all a chance to have a visit and enjoy an evening together.  Hope to see you there!
 
Sandy Jacobs,
VE6SND
CAARC Club President

Field Day Pictures 2021

Thanks to everyone who submitted these pictures. Be sure to check all four pages at the bottom of the first page for all the pictures. 

These are the field day results as submitted to ARRL (Thanks VA6SGL ) Great job everyone!

Provinces and states worked.

Provinces and states worked.

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