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Our club members are active in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, a North-America-wide organization devoted to disaster relief support.

Members train to work with municipal & regional officials & front-line emergency service providers. They ready themselves to provide backup support and communication systems in the event of a major disaster.

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Foxhunting

No, we don’t hunt foxes!

Foxhunting is a popular game in which the players use wits and radio equipment to find a transmitter (the "fox") hidden somewhere in York Region.

Come and join one of our games! We'll help you learn what to do, and even lend you equipment to do it.

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Club Projects

Each year our club undertakes a number of radio-related kit-building projects. They are usually small kits which can be completed in one or two evenings.

The projects are usually designed to teach a little about radio, and produce a useful device or equipment part when completed.

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Field Day

In June of each year, radio clubs across North America participate in Field Day, a competition demonstrating our abilities to quickly set up radio stations outdoors and communicate non-stop across the continent for 24 hours.

Our club usually scores very well, and we welcome visitors to observe or participate at this interesting event.

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Community Service

YRARC offers free help to major community events throughout York Region.

Our members volunteer their time to give communications support, act as traffic and safety marshalls, and assist with the planning and ground organization of community parades & major charity events in York Region.

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Our Hamfest

In October of each year, our club sponsors one of the largest hamfests in Canada. (A "hamfest" is a flea market for radio, electronics, and computer equipment.)

Our hamfest also features interesting presentations, license exams, prizes, and a big social area. Visitors are welcome.

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Training Courses

The amateur radio hobby includes many technologies and skills, from basic radio systems through satellite and internet communications and into emerging technologies.

Our club periodically offers training for basic licensing, as well as more advanced courses covering other aspects of the hobby. We welcome newcomers, and old hams looking to upgrade.

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Activities

Our membership has many interests across the wide-ranging amateur radio hobby. Some of the interests are the basis for regular activities run by the club.

Field Day
Community Service

The club is active in serving the community by supporting various major events, and providing small grants to worthy students. See Community Service for more information.

Foxhunting

Approximately monthly, members participate in a game / training exercise called "foxhunting". (It does NOT involve foxes.) See Foxhunting for more information.

Projects & Kit-Building

Building things - antennas, electronic parts, radios - is an important part of the hobby. Our club sponsors project nights to foster this activity. See Projects & Kit-Building for more information.

Training Courses

The amateur radio hobby provides opportunity for lifelong learning. We sponsor training courses to help people get into the hobby, and expand their horizons once in it. See Training Courses for more information.

Amateur Radio Emergency Service

As part of our community service, we train and plan to provide emergency communications systems in the event of disaster in our communities. See Amateur Radio Emergency Service for more information.

Field Day

The annual continent-wide Field Day exercise allows us to participate in a fun competition while learning about and proving our readiness for an emergency. See Field Day for more information.

Hamfest

Our yearly fall hamfest (flea market) is the largest in Ontario. See Hamfest for more information.

Dayton Hamvention

Many of our club's members travel to Dayton, Ohio, together each May for the world's largest amateur radio convention and hamfest. See Dayton Hamvention for more information.