Just don’t call them amateurs

By Joe Fries, from Kelowna Amateur radio operators are amateur in name only, and you may have them to thank if you’re ever the unfortunate subject of a search-and-rescue mission. Photo Joe Fries You may recall the Christmastime drama surrounding a Kelowna man who went missing in the Chute Lake Road area. The initial manhunt was conducted by police and search-and-rescue teams, which were assisted by amateur radio operators, who know what buttons to push when other forms of communicatio...

Merry Christmas!

Hey, everyone! On behalf of The Beaver Valley Amateur Radio Association, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Have a safe and happy Christmas, and enjoy the holiday! While you celebrate today, gathering together with your friends and family, think of the true meaning of this holiday, and why it is called Christmas. Merry Christmas, everyone! Grant, KB3QFQ Website Coordinator, W3SGJ.org

BVARA Christmas Party!

The BVARA's Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Baden Borough Municipal Building Community Room! The party will start at 5:00PM. Check out the announcement flier by clicking here!