Explore the World of Ham Radio with Halifax ARC!

Calling all ham radio enthusiasts in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and surrounding areas! Dive into the dynamic community of the Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC), a vibrant hub for communication, learning, and community service.

Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC)

• Location: Halifax, NS
• Serving Areas: Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and surrounding areas
• Website: www.halifax-arc.org
• Contact: Bill Elliot, VE1MR (Phone: 902.865.8567 or Email: [email protected])
• Mailing Address: 2050 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1P3
• Meetings:
  • Regular Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month (except December - Christmas dinner) at the 2nd floor of HRM Fire Station 50, 2050 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains, NS.
    • Schedule:
      • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Social Hour with refreshments
      • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Entertainment/Speaker
      • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Regular Monthly Business Meeting
  • Open to all interested individuals.

Developing Your Skills

• Currently: Due to COVID-19, licensing classes are offered online through RAC (Radio Amateurs of Canada). Contact HARC for more information.
• Examiners: Bill Elliott, VE1MR (Email: [email protected]) and Brian Allen, VA1CC (Email: [email protected])

Stay Connected

• Repeaters: HARC maintains a network of repeaters for convenient communication across various bands:
  • VE1PSR (147.270 MHz +)
  • VE1PSR (444.350 MHz +)
  • VE1PSR (53.550 MHz -)
  • VE1HNS (146.940 MHz -) with IRLP Node 2050

HARC - More Than Just a Club

• Community Events: HARC co-sponsors the Downeast Fleamarket with the Dartmouth Amateur Radio Club. Visit the club website for details and reservations.

Supporting the Ham Radio Community:

• Field Day Plaques: HARC awards plaques for the top Canadian scores in the 2A and 2F classes during Field Day.
• QSL Bureau: HARC sponsors the Brit Fader Memorial QSL Bureau, facilitating QSL card (confirmation of contact) exchange for VE1/VE0 radio amateurs.
• IRLP Reflector: HARC supports the Discovery Reflector (IRLP Reflector 9010).
• Brit Fader Scholarship: Established in 2008, this scholarship supports post-secondary education for licensed Canadian radio amateurs. Visit the club website for details and application forms.

Join the HARC Community!

HARC offers a welcoming environment for ham radio enthusiasts of all experience levels. Reach out to Bill Elliot (VE1MR) via email or phone for more information on meetings, activities, and membership. Remember, the information might be slightly outdated (last updated January 19, 2021), so contacting the club directly is recommended for the latest updates.

Happy Hamming!