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• (APRIL) event for DX / Club Station interests

  • When
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    4211 80 Ave NE Calgary, OR via ZOOM

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   please register 

  
  

  The DX Club encourages all types of activity on HF frequencies; from 1.8 MHz to 30 MHz and point to point long distance operation is also pursued on the VHF and UHF bands.  This is "traditional" Ham radio, and at meetings we discuss working DX, QSL cards, contesting, HF mobile radio, antennas, linear amplifiers and all the many things that go into successful HF operation. Our members are involved in SSB, CW, Slow Scan TV, RTTY and other digital modes.

  The DX/Station group meeting will be held at the CSCC station in person
  
  We are going to  continue with a HYBRID model of meeting, The plan is to set up a projector so that those attending in person can see and hear those joining in via Zoom.

  PROGRAM

  review STATION UPGRADE PROJECT  progress
  

  AGENDA

  Discuss the new arrangement of equipment in BASIC Plus area of Radio room.

  Discuss contesting
  

  Discuss other ongoing projects and maintenance oportunities

  General discussion

  
  

  
  

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• CARATELS Meeting

  • When
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Forest Lawn Legion + ZOOM

  Welcome to

  Our CARATELS Meeting on Thursday,

  April 3, 2025 at 11:30 am

  This will be a Face-to-Face + ZOOM meeting

  Welcome !!!

  Our Face-to-Face Meeting will be held in the “Atlantic Room” of the Forest Lawn Legion, 755 40 St SE, Calgary, AB T2A 5G3.  Once inside the entrance, turn left and go up the stairs.  This is the “Atlantic Room”.  The legion should have its cafeteria open and operating.

  To join our ZOOM Meeting, please contact our recording secretary Nick VA6LEO at va6leo@gmail.com for our meeting’s ZOOM coordinates. For those on Nick’s Email list, please stay tuned. You will receive the ZOOM coordinates before the end of March.

  CARATELS has become the "fun" section of CARA. In no way is the group restricted to grey hair and retirees. Come and attend to have a good time for some good laughs, interesting programs, and plenty of time to eyeball and yak with fellow hams. Contact Nick VA6LEO (va6leo@gmail.com) for further information.

                                                  See you on Thursday, April 3, 2025 !!!

                                                                          Welcome !!!

  We are radio-active !!!

                                    

  
  

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• Supertrain

  • Start
    05 Apr 2025
  • End
    06 Apr 2025

  Doug's contact for information or to participate:  VE6CID

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  Hello everyone,

  This year, we have a booth at the Supertrain Show in Calgary!

  Event Details:
  Website: www.supertrain.ca

  Our plan is to set up a table and showcase ham radio to attendees.

  Interested in helping out?
  I’m looking for volunteers aged 21 and under to help man the booth. The club will provide everything needed for the display.

  Volunteer Schedule:

  ✅ Friday (Setup): 2–3 people
  ✅ Saturday: 2+ people
  ✅ Sunday: 2+ people
  ✅ Sunday (Takedown & Cleanup): Same as above 

  If you're available, please give me a call!   

  CARA phone number works. 

  Thanks,
  Doug (VE6CID)

  
  

  Doug's contact:  VE6CID

  
  

  
  

  
  

  IF your interested in helping out at the show general related 

  Parking control, booth setup. service, electrical support  etc.... 

  https://www.supertrain.ca/Volunteers.html

  
  

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• Manna 80 Event

  • When
    26 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Bomber Command Museum, Nanton AB

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  Here's an intersting one.

  An event with other HAM groups around the world with a theme based on an eighty year old event from WW2.

  https://manna80.radio/ 

  More info to follow.

  Contact persons: 

  Ken Hill VE6AGD: hillkenm@gmail.com

  Peter: VA6RPL@techworld.ca

  Neeroo: VE6NRO@gmail.com

  CARA member Ken VE6AGD is an avid volunteer at the Nanton Bomber Museum and can answer questions about the museum and the Manna80 event. 

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• Operation Roadlink

  • When
    10 May 2025

  Operation Roadlink is a mobile operating event in the area bounded by Sundre, Cochrane, Didsbury, and Water Valley.

  
  

  Event Information Site:

  https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/operation-roadlink-2025/home

  
  

  
  

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• Canadian Prairies QSO Party

  • Start
    10 May 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    11 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    HF

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  Canadian Prairies QSO Party contest needs you! 

  Saturday May 11, 2024 from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT. 

  HF bands:  10, 15, 20 and 40m CW and SSB (no digital modes)

  Certificates and plaques awarded

  See:  https://cpqp.ve6hams.ca/

  This is the time for Alberta hams to shine! (And outnumber Sask and MB hams!)
  

   

   

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• MS Bike

  • Start
    21 Jun 2025
  • End
    22 Jun 2025

  MS Bike - Airdrie to Olds

  MS Bike is a fundraiser for the MS Socieity.  It is a multi-day cycling event with participants riding on roads from Airdrie to Olds and back.

  Amateur radio roles are mostly on the road - with a net control presence to coordinate the mobile stations.

  Amateur Radio Volunteer information site:  https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/msbike2025/home

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• 2025 ARRL Field Day is June 28 - 29

  • Start
    28 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Conrich AB

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  Your FIELD DAY TEAM   is ready for CARA  field day

  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.

  Registrar to participate and receive more information

  
  

  Rules & Resources

  
  

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• Kids Cancer Care: Ride of Courage

  • Start
    11 Jul 2025
  • End
    13 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Water Valley

  Event:	Kids Cancer Ride
  Location:	Start/finish at Water Valley
  Dates:	July 11th to 13th

  Amateur Radio Volunteer Information: https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/kcc2025/home

  Contact: kcc2025-leadteam@caraham.org for information.

  
  

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

  
  

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• Priddis Millarville Fair

  • Start
    16 Aug 2025
  • End
    17 Aug 2025

  Millarville is going to have a fun filled weekend for families.

  We've had a presence at SuperTrain, the Calgary Outdoor Adventure and Travel show, the Calgary Boat and Outdoor show -  why not the Priddis & Millarville fair?

  We have four 10x10 sites to display our Communications Trailer and hobby!

  There are also some camping options behind the fairgrounds.

  https://www.millarvilleracetrack.com/priddis-millarville-fair/

  
  

  Contact Harry ve6hry@caraham.org for more information.

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