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Date and Time Saturday, September 12, 2026 throughSunday, September 13, 2026 (UTC+00:00) UTC Location All Amateur bands, HF, VHF, & UHFView In Google Maps

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For those who are wondering what is happening with this trade war, I share the following message from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

I’m part of the older generation. My interests are Amateur Radio, Photography. I follow the Vancouver Goldeneyes and BC Lions along with other sports.

RAC Basic and Advanced Courses: Fall 2026 For immediate release: September 1, 2026 Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to once again present both the Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course and the Advanced Qualification Amateur Radio Course. The Basic course begins on Sunday, September 27 and there are two Advanced courses beginning on Sunday, September 27 and Monday, September 28.Please see the course information provided below.

Coastal Ham Radio has registered for Shake Out BC on October 15 at 10:15am. More details to follow as what frequencies we will be monitoring.

This is kinda of interesting. A VHF/UHF antenna with no whip. About the size of a laptop with strong magnets to hold it to,the car. Has anybody tried this and what’s your thoughts. Not the cheapest antenna around but does it work? Anybody tried one? Use the Comments below.

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Coastal Ham Radio’s monthly coffee will take place this coming Thursday August 20. The location is Fresgo on King George BLVD. 10:00am is the meeting time and everyone is welcome. We’re a friendly bunch, come and join us for a brew.

The JS8 QSO Party is a chance to get on the air with JS8 and make some contacts every month. Whether you like a quick exchange or a long rag-chew, this event is for you. We have a lot of great, patient operators in the group, so the environment should be very welcoming!

Coastal Ham Radio’s August coffee has been moved to Thursday August 20, 2026. Come join us at Fresgo Restaurant on King George Blvd at 10am.

Did a bit of testing with the ICOM technician today on the ICOM 2 meter DStar repeater today and the technician decided he was going to remove it and take it back to the shop. The delay will continue in getting it back into service. As soon as I have any more news to pass along I will let you know. The 440 module works fine.

Starting tomorrow Wednesday (July 22) CHR is experimenting with a new concept. Have a morning coffee on 220 with CHR. This is not another net it is more of a drop in for either a quick or long winded chat. Maybe you just want a radio check, maybe you have a question, maybe you just feel like reaching out to a fellow ham to bend their ear for a few minutes, or maybe you just want to let us know your OK.

Date and Time Saturday, July 11, 2026 throughSunday, July 12, 2026 (UTC+00:00) UTC

Good to see everyone at our July coffee gathering. Our next coffee gathering will be on Thursday August 13. Everyone is welcome to join us. Fresgo (Chilli Chef)

Well it is a sign of the times but I’m sad to hear the closing of News 1130 and Sportsnet 650. As a young kid I grew up listening to CKWX 1130 with the likes of Woodman and Rich, Buddy Clyde, Del Eric...

Thursday July 9 - Monthly coffee at Fresgo on King George Blvd. 10am everyone is welcome, come join us for a brew. Thursday July 9 - No daily net today because of our coffee meetup. The net will return on Friday. The Coastal Ham Radio BC DStar net at approximately 9:35 - 9:40 following the daily 2 meter net. We can be found on VA7ICM B, VE7SUN B and Reflector 16 B. Monday July 13 CHR 220 net. Everyone is welcome to check in. The CHR Wednesday emergency net will return in the fall.

ISED Proposes Changes to Tower Policy For immediate release | June 30, 2026

Venezuela Earthquake – Frequency clearance requestedFor immediate release: June 26, 2026 –The following news post was issued by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU

Not sure I totally agree with some of the things he says but in times of need the amateur radio community is there to help out.

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Good conversation and swapping of tall tales took place this morning at our monthly Coastal Ham Radio coffee gathering. Our next get to together will be Thursday June 18 at Fresgo on King George Blvd at 10am. Everyone is welcome. VE7FKY, VA7ISI, VA7TNY, VA7ZEB and VE7IF pictured above.

Date and Time Saturday, May 9, 2026 throughSunday, May 10, 2026 (UTC+00:00) UTC Location All Amateur bands, HF, VHF, & UHFView In Google Maps

The 2026 PWHL expansion process will consist of five phases. It features longer contracts, free agents being available to expansion teams, more protections for contracted players, and much more. Here ...

According to recent news, the PWHL will approach their impending expansion using a series of signing windows rather than a traditional expansion draft. It's a major win for the rights of players in th...

Dozens of events, activities, and fun things to do in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this weekend May 1-3, 2026.