Calgary Amateur Radio Association upcoming events

Priddis & Millarville Fair (16 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (MRAS)
Type	PR
Activity	Fair / Exhibition
Coordinator	Harry Maylor VE6HRY
Other Information	https://millarvilleracetrack.com/the-priddis-millarville-fair/

Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society
306097 192 St W, Millarville, AB T0L 1K0

Moose Mountain Trail Races (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Lewiston Ultra Events
Type	PSE
Activity	Trail Running
Coordinator	VE6DE
Other Information

Operation Powdermesh (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Operation Powdermesh is an amateur radio outing in the park (Sibbald and Kananaskis PLUZ).

Not limited to amateur radio operators - the mesh node component does not require amateur radio certification, and individuals interested in this aspect are also welcome.

This is an area where regular public service support happens, it is also an area that is challenging for radio propagation with substantial multipath fading. This is a good opportunity to come test your equipment, and a reason to finish that mobile installation then come test it out.

The most important objective is to get out into the mountains, operate some radios, test some equipment, and have a good day.

In addition to these, there are two areas that we think we can gather some useful information:

1. There is growing interest in 900MHz mesh networking nodes: how well can these work in this area? What does simplex reach look like from selected locations along the road.

2. Coverage of VE6PR repeater. Knowing available alternative channels for operations in the area is useful.

Current information or a link to current information will be posted in this event entry.

Registration not required, register here to receive major updates (such as notice of weather cancellation, and posting of information)

Entry to Kananaskis requires a a Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Some local construction may affect our designated locations.

Wild Timber CTR (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	TRAC - Trail Riding Alberta Conference
Type	PSE
Activity	Equestrian - Competitive Trail Ride
Coordinator	Roger Heward VE6RAH < rheward at cerberus dot ca
Other Information	https://www.trailriding.ca/news-events/2026/07/wild-timber-ranch-ctr/

(Email received 2026-08-04)

Thank you to those who have already responded, with only a month to go we're still looking for a few more operators to provide safety communications for an equestrian event near Sundre Alberta, Labour Day weekend Sept. 4 – Sept. 6.

The course is a 25-mile cross-country loop. Ham operators provide safety communications and tracking along the route. We need 3 to 8 operators, one at the base, the others spread along the course. Four-by-four vehicles are an asset, as are ATVs and UTVs, but most locations are accessible by cars.

The ride is called the Wild Timber Competitive Trail Ride. It takes place Sept. 4 – Sept. 6 (Friday to Sunday), with the actual ride on Saturday. Base is 55 km south Sundre, north west of Calgary at the Wild Timber Ranch, Many CTRs have been held at Wild Timber Ranch.

The event provides free camping at the base location from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Accommodations is an open field, you supply tent, trailer, whatever you want or have. Portapotties are supplied. Family members are welcome, but please keep dogs at home for this CTR.

All meals for volunteers will be supplied. They will have some potable water, but best to bring your own beverages of choice.

There is a ride briefing for riders on Friday night. Very useful for the hams, but not mandatory. The actual ride takes place on Saturday. You can stay Saturday night, and head home Sunday.

If interested, and/or want more information, please reply to this email.

Roger Heward

VE6RAH

Bomber Command Museum of Canada (BCM) Radio Days (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Take part in another of Bomber Command Museum (BCM) of Canada's Radio Days, in Nanton, Alberta! This event, starting at 10 AM, will include a Lancaster engine run-up and other aviation displays.

“The Museum on the Air" group will be demonstrating the Lancaster Radio and DMR and will have other World War II radios on display.

BCM (VA6BCM), has plans to install an antenna so QSOs can be made from the museum.

The objective of the “VA6BCM -Museum on the Air group” is to demonstrate and display Aviation radios used during WWII and display the evolution of the technology.

It would be great to add pre-war radio aviation technology if anyone has any ideas.

If you are interested in participating, let me know.

Ken Hill VE6AGD, 73

hillkenm@gmail.com

Basic Amateur Radio Class, 2026 (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Basic Amateur Ham Radio Course is scheduled

Start Date: Sept 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Place: Calgary Sports Car Club, 4215 80 Ave NE, Calgary, AB

There will be 13 sessions, each Sunday Afternoon until Dec 13, Note: there will be no class on Oct 11 for Thanksgiving.

You can register by clicking on the button at the bottom of this page and either paying online, pay be e-Transfer, or you make payment the day of the class by cash or cheque.

Cost: Regular tuition is $80.00. (Course fee only) plus an optional $60 for a Study Guide (Total $140).

Study Guides: The publisher of the Study Guide for this course has announced that they have discontinued operation. That does not mean that the book is unavailable, but we do need to manage our inventory until another publisher comes forward.

The Basic Study Guides are available from: Radio World Calgary Ph. (403) 239 – 1400. or as mentioned above can also be ordered at the time of registration for an additional $60. If you choose this option and decide to return the books at the end of the class in a clean reusable condition, you are eligible for a $30 refund.

We encourage you to purchase them ahead of time, or if you like to keep notes and want to keep the books.

Passing the Basic Qualification Exam (70% pass mark) is the starting point for becoming a ham, and it will get you "on the air" with access to many of the ham bands. More about amateur radio qualification levels and privileges can be found on Industry Canada's Amateur Radio Centre web site at http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/radioamateur.e

If you chose to pay by e-transfer, select “Invoice me” in the payment options, and then send an e-transfer to “paycara@caraham.org”, with a comment saying that is for the Basic Class, and include the invoice number.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to our training coordinator at training@caraham.org.