Dive into Ham Radio with Whitby ARC!

Calling all radio enthusiasts in Whitby and the Durham Region! The Whitby Amateur Radio Club (Whitby ARC), boasting the callsign VE3WOM, offers a welcoming environment for ham radio operators of all experience levels.

Why Join Whitby ARC?

• Connect with Fellow Hams: Attend their meetings, held every other month on Sundays at 1:30 PM Eastern Time at the Thornton Dundee Club (210 Thornton Road, Oshawa). Be sure to check the club website ([invalid URL removed]) for the most up-to-date meeting dates, as they don't hold meetings from June to August. Network with other hams, share experiences, and learn from one another.
• Stay Connected and Contribute: Utilize the club's multiple repeaters for communication within the region:
  • VE3WOM (147.150 MHz +) with a PL tone of 103.5 Hz
  • VA3SUP (146.970 MHz -) with a PL tone of 156.7 Hz
  • VE3WOM-R (Digital: 484.101 MHz)
  • VE3WOM (443.475 MHz +) with a PL tone of 103.5 Hz (Echolink)
  • VE3WOM-L (Digital: 524.540 MHz)
  • VE3WOQ (444.375 MHz +) with a PL tone of 103.5 Hz (R bezeichnet Repeater mit großer Reichweite und regionaler Abdeckung / R indicates repeater with large footprint, providing regional coverage)
• Learn and Grow: Whitby ARC offers classes to help you acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become a licensed ham radio operator. Contact the club president, Craig Hastings VA3DTF, at [email protected] for further information.
• Get Licensed: The club has multiple accredited examiners to assist you in obtaining your ham radio license: Don King VE3UMA, Lyle Sibbald VA3DXE, and Aldo Galati VA3AG.

Active Participation and Community Engagement

• Adopt-a-Road: Whitby ARC takes pride in giving back to the community by participating in road clean-up initiatives three times a year.
• ARRL Field Day: The club participates in the annual ARRL Field Day, a fun event celebrating amateur radio capabilities.
• Coffee Socials: Enjoy casual get-togethers with fellow club members every Saturday at 2:00 PM Eastern Time at the Blue Sea Restaurant (840 Brock St. N. in Whitby).
• Community Support: Whitby ARC assists the Town of Whitby with traffic control during Harbour Days Celebration.

How to Get Involved

• Contact: Reach out to the club president, Craig Hastings VA3DTF, at [email protected] for more information about the club and its activities.
• Website: Visit the Whitby ARC website ([invalid URL removed]) for the latest meeting dates, repeater details, and class information (although some information might not be entirely up-to-date).

Join the Whitby ARC Community Today!

Whether you're a seasoned operator or just starting out, Whitby ARC offers a supportive environment to connect with fellow hams, learn new skills, contribute to the community, and explore the exciting world of ham radio communication. With their regular meetings, classes, accredited examiners, multiple repeaters, and active participation in events, Whitby ARC is a great place to get involved in the Whitby and Durham Region ham radio community.