News – Westcoast Amateur Radio Association

Radio Picnic at Esquimalt Lagoon was a success

22 Jul

22 July 2025

5 WARA members came to Esquimalt Lagoon on 2025-08-03. VA7TNR achieved 52 POTA QSOs. Our equipment was demonstrated to the general public and many questions were answered. Hello again… I’m VE7VNA, Dan in Langford. I host the Tuesday 7pm Rag ... Read more »

Free Exam opportunity

21 Jul

21 July 2025

Hi everyone, The University of Victoria Propagation Laboratory, in partnership with the University of Victoria Centre for Aerospace Research and UVic Satellite Design, is organizing another Amateur radio examination opportunity, which is open to students and the members of the ... Read more »

2025 Field Day

30 May

30 May 2025

Field Day 2025 will be held on June 28-29, at the Metchosin City Hall property on Happy Valley Road. We usually start with Saturday morning breakfast at the Appletree Restaurant at 08:00 and head out from there. Get more information ... Read more »

Pota Party Summary, Wasn’t that a Party

20 May

20 May 2025

Hey everyone, it was a great success! Many of our members and a few of their wives turned out and all said it was a great idea, so let’s do this again! I am thankful for all the help! I ... Read more »

2024 AGM

19 Oct

19 October 2024

The 2024 AGM was held in the lower clubhouse, part of the West Shore Parks and Recreation complex. Thanks to Andrew Macauley, VA7ANM and Jim Cliffe, VE7HAR, for doing guide duty, helping people find the way to the room. That ... Read more »