News – Westcoast Amateur Radio Association

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 »

WARA and Island Trunk System are linked!

11 Oct

11 October 2024

Happy Dance Time! I am very, VERY pleased to announce that the “Last Spike” in the WARA/Island Trunk System (ITS) has been driven and we now have a fully functional connection with the Island Trunk System (ITS). This means there ... Read more »

2024 Vancouver Island Ham Happenings

23 Aug

23 August 2024

The 2024 Ham Happenings Swap Meet, organized by the Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society, will be held at the Cobble Hill Hall in downtown Cobble Hill (near the old train station) on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The address is 3550 ... Read more »