Author Archives: qcarc

As you may already know Environment Canada made the decision to shut down the remaining Weatheradio transmitters across Canada. In recent years many sites have been taken out of service but as of March 31, 2026 all weather radio transmitters … Continue reading →

Our friends at the North Central Alberta Amateur Radio Club are looking for some help with their casino nights. This is happening on May 13 and 14. In particular they need some help filling the night shifts. If you’d like … Continue reading →

The Annual General Meeting of the Quarter Century Amateur Radio Club will be held at the High Park Community League Hall at 11032 154 Street NW in  Edmonton. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT OUR REGULAR FLEA MARKET OR MEETING  LOCATION. … Continue reading →

The QCARC’s annual winter social, flea market and Ukrainian meal has now come and gone and we can say that it was another successful event enjoyed by many. Over one hundred attendees enjoyed socializing, scouring the flea market tables and … Continue reading →

Our friends at the NCAARC in St. Albert have the following announcement: Chris Bone, VA6CMB, will be speaking about D-Star and related topics at the next North Central Alberta Amateur Radio Club meeting in February. This is an invitation to … Continue reading →

At the upcoming QCARC winter flea market and social, Mitch, VE6OH, will have the following items for sale: Group 1 Item Manufacture Model Ser comment price Speaker Am-Com CSS-1 20 Power module APRSworld APO3 Auto off unit C/W power poles … Continue reading →

Where: Canora Hall: 10425 152 Street NW, Edmonton, AB When: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 The QCARC will be hosting our annual winter flea market and social event featuring free admission, beverages and snacks. Door prizes will be drawn and you … Continue reading →

Bill Gillespie, VE6ABC, passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 96. Here is Bill’s obituary Bill was very active in the hobby from the 1970’s through the 1990’s. Some notable areas of his activity were: