Community

As with most ham radio digital modes, there is a steep learning curve for new users to figure out the new technology, configuration and operating procedures associated with DMR. While there are many valuable on-line resources to help users get started, many users are still left with questions and need …

On Sunday September 22, 2013 from 9:00am to 12:00pm, hams in the Toronto area will be providing communications for the Bladder Cancer Canada Awareness Walk in Sunnybrook Park using the VA3XPR digital DMR repeater. This event is to help raise funds for Bladder Cancer Canada and also, to increase awareness …

Happy birthday, Canada! On July 1, 2013, Canada turns 146 years old and there will be festivities all over the greater Toronto area to celebrate. If you’re participating in any Canada Day events, be sure to bring along your ham radio so that you can check-in to the VA3XPR repeater …

When it comes to trumpeting the merits of Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), the Windsor area hams have definitely earned their stripes. This was evident at the 2013 Field Day event that was jointly held by both the Border City Radio Club and the Sun Parlour Retirees Amateur Radio Club on …

The VA3XPR repeater sponsor, Don, VA3XFT, is supporting the 2013 Walk so Kids Can Talk fundraiser for the Kids Help Phone, Canada’s only toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counseling, web counseling and referral service for children and youth. Walk so Kids Can Talk is Canada’s largest walk in support …

It’s the same ham radio your grandfather used to use, but now digitally remastered and on display at the Ontario Science Centre! On January 27th, the Ontario Science Centre Amateur Radio Station, which operates under the call sign VE3OSC, made it’s first contact using Digital Mobile Radio, commonly known as …

Want to be the envy of everyone at your next ham club meeting or local hamfest? Then we have just the thing for you! Above is a sample VA3XPR t-shirt that we’re thinking of making available to our loyal users, or the below hat. Interested in getting one? Click the …

Season’s Greetings to one and all from the VA3XPR repeater! May this holiday season be a joyous one and all the best wishes to everyone for the New Year! Cheers! Don, VA3XFT VA3XPR Repeater Sponsor

As everyone knows, the holiday season is all about sharing with others. And what could be better than to give the gift of ham radio! Just ask Heratch Toroian, a.k.a. “Rudie”, VE3OUA, a longstanding member of the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club (SARC) in Toronto, ON, who recently received a brand …

Please note that the VA3XPR repeater will be the designated talk-in frequency for the CenTor ARC 2012 Field Day event on June 23rd & 24th. Details about this event are outlined below.   Ham Radio All Talk in Times of Crisis Despite the prevalence of the Internet, Amateur Radio has …