Ham radio in Scotland is about to be redefined with the launch of the first Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) repeater system in Dundee. On March 4, 2014, the new DMR repeater, which operates under the call sign GB7DD, went on the air in Dundee, Scotland, after previously operating as an …
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Introducing “TAC 310”: Ham Radio’s New All-Digital Sked
One of the great things about ham radio Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) repeater networks is their ability to reach lots of other users all over the world with the simple push of a button. But what if you just want to make contact with one other user with the same …
Read More »Hong Kong Hams Launch First Digital Mobile Radio System in Asia
December 2nd will forever become a day of celebration across Asia, as on December 2, 2013, the pioneering hams of the Hong Kong People Radio Club (HKPRC), launched the first Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) repeater in Asia under the call sign VR2TIG. This DMR repeater, which is owned and operated …
Read More »DMR Adoption in Ontario Reaches an Important Milestone
Great news for ham radio Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) users in Ontario! Today, the 100th DMR user ID was issued to the Sun Parlour Retirees’ ARC, marking a special milestone for DMR adoption in Ontario. In fact, DMR is growing so quickly that currently, there are 175 users IDs and …
Read More »Digital Mobile Radio Demystified Presentation – Oct. 1, 2013 @ YRARC
Interested in learning about the latest in digital voice communications? Perhaps you’ve heard something about DMR and MOTOTRBO, but not quite sure what they’re all about? Then you need to attend the Digital Mobile Radio Demystified presentation being held at the monthly meeting of the York Region Amateur Radio Club …
Read More »Calendar Updates
Looking for ham radio-related events in the greater Toronto area? Then look no further than the VA3XPR Calendar! If you or your club have any special events, nets, hamfests, courses or club meetings that you would like to share, please send them via the “Suggest an Update” button below the …
Read More »Ham Radio Thwarts Zombie Apocalypse
The threat of a zombie pandemic, commonly known as a zombie apocalypse, is ever present in today’s world of widespread genetic engineering and frequent international travel. Fortunately, Amateur Radio can help minimize the impact of such a catastrophe and as such, the Central Toronto Amateur Radio Club (aka CenTor) will …
Read More »Ham Radio Breakfast
Join the Central Toronto (CenTor) Amateur Radio Club members for a ham breakfast at the Golden Griddle Restaurant at 146 Laird Drive, Toronto, ON on Saturday April 6th @ 9:00am. Drop in as you may, as there’s no formality for this event. TALK-IN FREQUENCY 441.9500+ PL 100.0 Hz (VA3XPR Analog) …
Read More »CenTor ARC Baofeng UV-5R Giveaway
So your HT is getting a little old and you’re looking for an upgrade? Or is it that you’re looking to try out the greener pastures of UHF and access VA3XPR for the first time? Well, either way, the Central Toronto Amateur Radio Club (CenTor ARC) has a deal for …
Read More »Introduction to Social Media
WHEN: Thursday March 21, 2013 @ 7:00pm WHERE: Rivera Leaside Retirement Residence, 10 William Morgan Drive, Toronto, ON – Basement level Conference Room. COST: Free – voluntary donations to the CenTor ARC accepted CAPACITY: 20 RSVP: Don, VA3XFT @ trynor@gmail or via Facebook Page Heard a lot about social media, …
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