Calgary Amateur Radio Association upcoming events

Koffee Klatch (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Informal coffee get together with the Amateur Radio Community at local mall food courts.

South - Chinook Mall

North - Sunridge Mall

General Meeting/Meshtastic (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The MESHTASTIC ROUNDTABLE.

No formal presentation — bring your gear, questions, and experience to a collaborative, and interactive discussion

We've already had two ham presentations in the last month on Meshtastic... Both were very well attended. Both generated considerable discussion afterwards. There seems to be considerable interest from the Ham Community, so this will not be a presentation. It will be a hands on "let's gather a bunch of people in a room and talk about it". Who is having trouble with what part of it? Who has the answers? Who can help the others that need it? Who would like to get started and try it out?

Members, Non-members, Hams, Non-hams - all welcome.

Questions? Contact training@caraham.org

Hope to see you there!

Rocky Mountain Rally (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Calgary Sports Car Club (CSCC)
Type	PSE
Activity	Car Rally
Coordinator	Alan Kearley VE6BUZ
Other Information

Volunteer Registration Link

Rally Lead Team:	Alan Kearley VE6BUZ
	Brett Auger VE6KOS
	Ken Read VE6CBZ
	Harry Maylor VE6HRY

For information please email: rallyteam@caraham.org

RMR 2026 is fast approaching!

We will have two exciting days of Rally Racing NW of Invermere BC!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Saturday May 30: 32 Operators needed
Sunday May 31: 20 Operators needed

* CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER *

This is the biggest of the three rallies that CARA provides communications for throughout the year. Please note that you do not have to be a CARA member to volunteer for this event. All licensed hams are welcome to register.

For those who like to camp, the folks at Horse Thief Campground have graciously agreed to open their facility for our use for the weekend.

Hotel/Motel rooms will also be available provided by the CSCC. Please be aware these will be shared accommadations.

Koffee Klatch (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Informal coffee get together with the Amateur Radio Community at local mall food courts.

South - Chinook Mall

North - Sunridge Mall

Banff to Jasper Relay (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Multisportscanada
Type	PSE
Activity	Relay Race
Coordinator	VE6RBN
Other Information	https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/bjr2026/home

Running Relay ~10 mile legs from Banff (Castle Junction) to Jasper.

CARA supports the south leg from Castle Junction to the Saskatchewan River

Fundraiser for The Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada

Koffee Klatch (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Informal coffee get together with the Amateur Radio Community at local mall food courts.

South - Chinook Mall

North - Sunridge Mall

Join us for Glenbow Ranch Tour (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tour invite

Tour Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park with CARATELS Thursday June 11, 2026 10:00-12:00

Join the CARATELS group as we enjoy a tour designed especially for seniors — blending fresh air, fascinating stories, and gentle exploration at a comfortable pace. We’ll ride in 7 passenger golf carts on accessible routes to enjoy beautiful prairie views, rich local history, and meaningful moments in nature that inspire connection and curiosity.

Hams, family members & friends are welcome. Space for up to 22 people plus 1 wheelchair space.

Please confirm your participation by June 1 by email to Nick VA6LEO (va6leo@gmail.com) so that the park can have tour hosts available for us.

Tour cost is $25.00 less senior’s discount of 25% = $20 plus $1.00 GST (Total $21.00/nose). Please bring cash for easier payment.

Since parking at the park is limited, they encourage carpooling. Meet at Crowfoot Rona to leave by 9:30 am - meet up by radio on RYC if it works or 146.52.

If it rains, we can reschedule to another date.

Wilson VA6JWL

SARA Picnic in Red Deer (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

SARA Picnic in Red Deer

starting at 10:00 at the MacKenzie Shelter. Flea market, bunny hunt, FREE SARA DOGS for lunch.

More details will be posted at www.saralink.ca

Mount Up in the Mountains CTR (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Trail Riding Alberta Conference
Type	PSE
Activity	Equestrian - Competitive Trail Ride
Coordinator	Fred VE6FVD <FredVE6FVD at Gmail dot com>
Other Information	https://www.trailriding.ca/

Posted on behalf of Fred VE6FVD.

June 13 : Mount Up in the Mountains CTR, Ghost River, west of Benchlands/Waiporous.

Arrival/registration on Friday 12th, event day Saturday 13th, depart Sunday 14th.

Koffee Klatch (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Informal coffee get together with the Amateur Radio Community at local mall food courts.

South - Chinook Mall

North - Sunridge Mall

Koffee Klatch (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Informal coffee get together with the Amateur Radio Community at local mall food courts.

South - Chinook Mall

North - Sunridge Mall

General Meeting/Elections (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The General Meeting on Saturday, June 20th at 1 PM is the final meeting for the summer. The meeting is critical for the club, and all members should attend.

There will be further details in the June Key Klix on the agenda for the June meeting, but the main focus is on our elections. If you wish to have the Calgary Amateur Radio Association thrive as a viable club, for your Special Interest Group to continue on whatever it’s focused on, then the June meeting requires your attendance in order to achieve a quorum to hold our elections.

Ghost of the Gravel (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Deadgoat Racing
Type	PSE
Activity	Gravel Cycling
Coordinator	VE6DLN - ve6dln @ proton.me
Other Information	Volunteer Sign-up form Event Site: https://deadgoat.ca/ghostofthegravel/

Volunteer Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOoIbbURJGrKD5o3nWHKEJp5TWOT-eO_Qto4dpQoB6CNJmpQ/viewform

DRAFT Radio Guide:
Please send corrections to VE6DLN and watch for updates closer to the event:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xg4fxxV10gmGvuhec8oJV0b7egSJsLHa/edit

ARRL Field Day 2026 (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	ARRL
Type	PR, HAM
Activity	Contesting
Coordinator
Other Information	https://www.arrl.org/field-day Rules & Resources

Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.

Koffee Klatch (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Informal coffee get together with the Amateur Radio Community at local mall food courts.

South - Chinook Mall

North - Sunridge Mall

Kids Cancer Care: Ride of Courage (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Organization	Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
Type	PSE
Activity	Road Cycling
Coordinator	kcc2026-leadteam@caraham.org
Other Information	https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/kcc2026/home

Amateur Radio Team volunteer information site:

https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/kcc2026/home

This road cycling event starts and finishes in Water Valley each day, travelling to the extents of Sundre, Didsbury, and Cochrane.

Amateur Radio Volunteer Information: {Site under construction, link will be posted here}

Participants fundraise for Kids Cancer Care https://www.kidscancercare.ab.ca and receive planning and support for this multi-day ride.

Bomber Command Museum of Canada (BCM) Radio Days (03 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 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

Priddis & Millarville Fair (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 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

Bomber Command Museum of Canada (BCM) Radio Days (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 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

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

Calgary Amateur Radio Association upcoming events

Koffee Klatch (23 May 2026)

General Meeting/Meshtastic (23 May 2026)

Rocky Mountain Rally (30 May 2026)

*** CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER ***

Koffee Klatch (30 May 2026)

Banff to Jasper Relay (06 Jun 2026)

Koffee Klatch (06 Jun 2026)

Join us for Glenbow Ranch Tour (11 Jun 2026)

SARA Picnic in Red Deer (13 Jun 2026)

Mount Up in the Mountains CTR (13 Jun 2026)

Koffee Klatch (13 Jun 2026)

Koffee Klatch (20 Jun 2026)

General Meeting/Elections (20 Jun 2026)

Ghost of the Gravel (27 Jun 2026)

ARRL Field Day 2026 (27 Jun 2026)

Koffee Klatch (27 Jun 2026)

Kids Cancer Care: Ride of Courage (10 Jul 2026)

Bomber Command Museum of Canada (BCM) Radio Days (03 Aug 2026)

Priddis & Millarville Fair (15 Aug 2026)

Moose Mountain Trail Races (22 Aug 2026)

Bomber Command Museum of Canada (BCM) Radio Days (22 Aug 2026)

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

* CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER *