New to Parks On The Air? This beginner's guide covers everything you need to know about POTA—from navigating pota.app to earning your first awards. Learn the history, basics, and tips for successful park activations and hunting.
Getting Started with Parks On The Air
Who Offers Ham Radio Antenna Repairs & Tower Installs in the Canadian Maritimes?
Looking for reliable ham radio tower installation and maintenance in New Brunswick? Trust local experts for safe, professional antenna repairs, tower inspections, and complete installation services for HF and VHF systems. Serving amateur radio operators across the Maritimes.
Ham Radio Showdown: “Seven Three” vs “Seventy Three” – Which Is Right?
Confused about whether to say "seven three" or "seventy three" on SSB? VE9CF shares a Canadian ham's perspective on the classic sign-off, radio traditions, and what really matters when ending a QSO. Discover the right way (or if there is one) to send your best regards on the air!
FT2 Officially Joins the ADIF Family
FT2 is now an officially recognized digital mode! Discover how ADIF certification paves the way for LoTW and why it matters for the modern ham radio operator.
Environment Canada to Discontinue Weatheradio Canada Service On March 16, 2026
Environment and Climate Change Canada will discontinue Weatheradio Canada on March 16, 2026, ending 50 years of nationwide weather alerts. Learn why the service is ending, public reactions, and what alternatives Canadians can use for emergency weather updates.
What is Amateur Radio?
Discover what amateur (ham) radio is all about! Learn how experimentation with new antennas, digital modes like FT2, and innovative technologies keeps the ham radio community vibrant and exciting.
Are Ham Radio YouTube Channel Memberships Worth It?
Ham radio YouTube channel memberships are on the rise, offering exclusive content for a monthly fee. But do they deliver real value, or are they putting key information behind a paywall? Explore the pros, cons, and impact on the ham radio community with VE9CF.
I Try FT2: Making Lightning-Fast Contacts on 20, 40, and 80 Metres with Ham Radio’s Newest Digital Mode
FT2: The Brand New High-Speed Digital Mode Shaking Up Amateur Radio Last night, I fired up my rig expecting a typical evening of digital QSOs. […]
Honouring Alexander Graham Bell’s Historic First Phone Call with Special Event Station CG9T
Celebrating Alexander Graham Bell’s First Telephone Call: Special Event Ham Radio Station CG9T On the Air! Hello, fellow radio enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to share that […]