For the over 30MHz crowd the VHF Section provides a wide array of topics and knowledge. From antenna design to hidden transmitter hunts to finding the right type of coax the VHF Section is the place to learn.

Why not attend one of our meetings? Everyone is welcome. If you are an amateur from out of town, or just interested, in please drop in and say howdy. We normally meet the first Monday of each month. Check out the CARA meeting schedule for details and exceptions.

VHF/UHF

CARA is fortunate to have quite a few repeaters. We are currently in the process of programming and setting up a new controller for our flagship repeater VE6RYC (146.850-). When it is finished and installed, we expect to have the VHF and UHF repeaters linked, so that all amateurs will benefit from better coverage in the whole region. Listing of Calgary and area repeaters and autopatch access procedures.

Digital

Big things have been happening over the past year. The packet network in the Calgary area has been upgraded for better performance, reliability and functionality. To have a look at the current network setup refer to the Network Information page.

Automatic Position Reporting has really taken off in the Calgary area. To check out the activity simply follow the link to the APRS server.

The major interests of the group are packet radio, local area and wide area packet networks, TCP/IP, and of course packet radio through the Internet. CARA currently operates a terrestrial LAN through southern Alberta, a satellite gateway from Calgary to Allen Park, Ontario and Ottawa , Ontario and a full-time connection to the Internet through SHAW

Why not attend a meeting? Everyone is welcome. We normally meet the third Monday of each month together with the VHF section. Check out the CARA meeting schedule for details and exceptions. If you have a question about packet, don't hesitate to contact via packet at the club's address of VE6YYC@VE6YYC.#sab.ab.can.na.

ATV

The ATV section also runs an ATV repeater, VE6RTV, mounted on the CFCN tower in the west end of Calgary. The input frequency is 439.2500 MHz and the output frequency is 910.2500 MHz. The repeater is operating over a reduced coverage area.