As we continue to self-isolate, RAC has announced two new online courses 

 for anyone wishing to get their Basic license or upgrade to the Advanced license.

The courses will start in April and run through June. 

Cost is $50.00 for each course and you will need a copy of the Study Guide. 

The Club has copies of the Basic Study Guide available for $40.00, 

e-mail me if you want one.

The course details and registration form can be found at this link:

https://www.rac.ca/radio-amateurs-of-canada-offers-new-online-amateur-radio-courses/

Coming Soon.......NSARA Contest for 2020!!

 

Probably the most laid-back, fun contest you will find anywhere.

This year, digital contacts are allowed as well as Phone and CW,

all contacts take place on 80 meters.

If you've never tried contesting this one is a perfect place to start, 

give it a try March 22nd.

All the details are available at this link

5th Annual

Symposium for Maritime

Amateur Radio Technicians 

  The 2020 version of the SMART Conference is fast approaching, 

check out the link below for all the details!!

DATE: Saturday, April 25th, 2020  
Place: Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Center
6 Main St. Springhill NS

https://www.westcumb.ca/s-m-a-r-t-2020

Halifax Flea Market Details

The Halifax Amateur Radio Club Flea Market

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Location:

The Royal Canadian Legion

43 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville NS

Times:

Sellers may set up after 8 AM

Buyers allowed in after 10 AM

Admission:

General Admission (BUYERS) $5.00

General Admission  (SELLERS) $10.00

 (which included a 3ftx6ft selling space, some with power)

Space is limited so book your table as soon as possible. 

Contact: 

John Bignell (VE1JMB)

eMail: johnmbignell@gmail.com

Phone: (902) 223-1945

Talk in Frequency 146.97 VE1CDN

Hi everyone and welcome to winter!!

This website has some good winter reading site for any ham:

The Amateur Amateur

by:  Gary Ross Hoffman, KB0H

I really liked the article titled "Twenty Minutes In The Shack" but there are lots of interesting articles to choose from, give it a look!!