In celebration of Canada Parks Day and Support Your Parks Day on Saturday, the Halifax Amateur Radio Club is pleased to be participating for the 3rd year in a row by visiting George’s Island, a federal park and a National Historic Site, for the summer Parks on the Air event! We will be bringing our
On the eve of WRTC 2026, the Atlantic Canada QSO Party is pleased to announce the results of this year’s ACQP event and announce our various winners. Please read the results and Event Summary at https://www.acqp.ca/results-3/ . Download your event certificate at https://acqp.contesting.com/acqpcertificates.php We are also very pleased to have prepared our results in just over a month
Consultation on Amendments to the Tower Siting Process and Decision on Roaming, Tower Sharing and Annual Reporting Requirements for Terrestrial Licences https://www.rac.ca/ised-proposes-changes-to-tower-policy/ Good News for Radio Amateurs! For immediate release | June 15, 2026 Canada’s radio regulator, Innovation, Science and Development Canada (ISED), released a consultation on their proposals for changes to their policy on antennas and
A Time To Showcase “Ham Radio” Article by Author: Brian MacKenzie-Teepell, USPA 24 News | Halifax, Nova Scotia Please follow the link to the article as per copyright policy.https://www.uspa24.com/bericht-26979/amateur-radio-field-day.html Well done to all who volunteered and thank you to those that attended.
Original post link: https://www.iaru-r1.org/2026/venezuela-earthquake-25th-june-2026-frequency-clearance-requested/ Following the fatal earthquake in Venezuela on Wednesday at 5:04 PM local time (10:04 PM UTC), local radio amateurs have asked that that all amateur radio colleagues in the Americas and the rest of the world protect the following frequency used by Venezuelan amateur radio operators: 40 m: 7135 kHz. Domingo L. Hernández Lima, YV5IZE, director of
Repost from the Halifax feed: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1429986962492978 Curious about amateur radio and emergency communications?Join us for the annual Field Day event and discover how amateur radio helps strengthen communication readiness during emergencies. Learn how you can get involved in supporting emergency response efforts while exploring hands-on radio activities for all ages. Hosted by local amateur radio
The Charlottetown Amateur Radio Club (CARC) is pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual Amateur Radio Flea Market on Saturday July 25, 2026. The Flea Market will be held at the Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Rd, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 . Please note that this is a different location than the
Join Us for a Special Parks on the Air Activation – Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park (90th Anniversary) The Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC), in partnership with The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services and the Moose River Gold Mine Museum Society, invites amateur radio operators and community members to a special Parks on the
By now, most members have likely heard that construction will soon begin at Station 50. While work is underway, there will be some disruption to normal access. This is necessary, as the site will be considered an active worksite during construction. As a result, the Club will be reinstating a practice that has fallen by the
Awarded to Bruce Wade, VE1NB The ‘Win’ Award was first introduced in memory of Win Hartlin, VE1WIN* — a remarkable individual whose dedication and passion helped shape the Halifax Amateur Radio Club in ways that are still felt today. Each year, the award is given to someone who embodies that same spirit of service, generosity,
It was a historic moment when HMCS Sackville was on the air at sea during the cold move. The wireless offices in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, operated by HARC member Bill Dyer, VE1WPS, and CSS Acadia, HARC member and HMCS Sackville Life Trustee Ken Aspry, VE1PDL, were manned and contacted. HARC Member and HMCS
Report by Dan Matte, VA1DAN Scouts and Cubs from HRM attended the Amateur Radio Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) https://www.jotajoti.info/jota on HMCS Sackville and CSS Acadia on 18 October, 2025. Contacts were made as far away as Australia (over the web on digital radio), and France using old-fashioned High Frequency radio. In addition to operating the
In July 2014, a team of Nova Scotia amateurs sent a 2 meter signal from Pouch Cove NF that was received in perfect copy by a UK ham. This was the Brendan Quest attempting to make the 1st 2m crossing of the Atlantic. Several HARC members were on the VC1T Brendan Quest team. Below is
Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder that our August General Meeting (Pizza Meeting) is this Wednesday August 20th at Station 50. 🍕 Pizza & SocialCome early, enjoy some pizza, and catch up with fellow members. 🎙️ Special PresentationWe’re excited to welcome Mike Walker, VA3MW from FlexRadio, who will join us via Zoom with a short talk:“FlexRadio – Not Your Dad’s Station”The
Ken and Bruce are Life Members of the Trust who were part of the team who installed our Amateur Radio Station, VE0CNM, along with Trustee Byron Mullet and HARC member Dick Grantham, now deceased. Steve Albert is an Annual Member who has operated our radio many times with hundreds of contacts and has taken on
Despite a soggy forecast, spirits were high at this year’s Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC) Field Day, held June 28–29, 2025, at our Cowie Hill repeater site. Over 30 hams turned out for the event, showcasing the strength, adaptability, and community spirit that amateur radio brings—especially in a simulated disaster scenario. This year’s Field Day
Location: 450 Cowie Hill Road, Halifax, NSDates: Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 Calling All HARC Members – We Need Your Help!We’re inviting all club members to help with setup on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM as we kick off Field Day 2025 at our Cowie Hill repeater site. This year’s Field Day
The Halifax Amateur Radio Club, in partnership with The Salvation Army and the Moose River Gold Mine Museum Society, invites all amateur radio operators and history enthusiasts to a special spring Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park (POTA CA-1805). 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
A Halifax radio club is keeping the skill of Morse code relevant by teaching Maritimers how to send their names. “We ensure the ways of the past of Morse code are still brought on to today’s generations,” said Gord Young Volunteer Kai Woolne-Pratt says it is interesting to learn about Morse code and how it is
Interested in getting your Amateur Radio License? The Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC) is hosting its annual Basic Course, starting this March! This is your opportunity to explore the world of ham radio, learn from experienced instructors, and join a thriving community of radio enthusiasts. Course Details: Course: Amateur Radio Basic Qualification (Based on COAX
Get ready, hams! The Halifax Amateur Radio Club is excited to host Winter Field Day 2025 at Station 50. This year’s event will be a fantastic opportunity to test your operating skills in less-than-ideal conditions while connecting with other hams. Mark your calendars for January 25-26, and head over to the official website at https://winterfieldday.org
Welcome: John Bignell, VE1JMB Acceptance of the January 2025 General Meeting Agenda: Motion by: Second by: Carried: yea nay Acceptance of the November 2024 General Meeting Minutes: Motion by: Second by: Carried: yea nay Silent Keys: Edward S. (Steve) McLay VE1ESM December 30th, 2021 St. Stephens NB Gerald W. “Jerry” Avis VE1AOV December 20th, 2021
As we begin a new year, I am enthusiastic about the incredible momentum our club has builtthis fall. From our coffee meet-ups, where ideas spark and friendships grow, to the diversecommunity engagement efforts that demonstrate the strength of amateur radio, HARC isthriving. It’s inspiring to see our members stepping up—not just to participate, but to
