https://www.rac.ca/operating/world-amateur-radio-day-april-18-2026/
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again organizing a special on-air event to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day.
Every year on April 18, Radio Amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of Amateur Radio and to commemorate the formation of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) on April 18, 1925.
The IARU has announced that the theme for this year’s World Amateur Radio Day will be “Advancing the Spirit of Amateur Radio Through Innovation”.
Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again holding a “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” special event in which we encourage as many Amateurs as possible to get on the air and contact as many RAC stations as possible.
- RAC official stations will operate across Canada from 0000Z to 2359Z on April 18. The RAC official station call signs are VA2RAC, VA3RAC, VE1RAC, VE3RHQ, VE4RAC, VE5RAC, VE6RAC, VE7RAC, VE8RAC, VE9RAC, VO1RAC, VO2RAC, VY0RAC, VY1RAC and VY2RAC.
- Those contacting one or more of these stations will be eligible for a special commemorative certificate noting their participation in RAC’s Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day Event.
- Participants simply need to complete one or more contacts, on any band and mode, with RAC official stations to earn their certificates.
- No logs need to be submitted; simply check back on the RAC website when instructed and enter your call sign to download your certificate.
Thank you for your continuing support. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones, stay safe and have fun while celebrating World Amateur Radio Day.
Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM
President, Radio Amateurs of Canada
Field Day is ham radio's open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
NORAC will be setting up a station at Silver Star E-lot. All are welcome to attend.
If you are interested in helping with the organization of the event, please contact Howard VA7PWF at
Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club hosts the biggest and best swap meet in the province.
Great prizes, free parking, tons of items for sale. Over 300 attendees!
For more information please visit the MRARC website at: https://mrarc.net/swap-meet/
If you have a question, please contact the organizers at
Ps: there is a large contingent of hams from the south Okanagan heading down for the event. To coordinate/hook up with that crew, please contact Orin Beebe VE7BEE via VE7RSS, via email or via Facebook.
Calling all NORAC club members!
We are assisting again with the organization of the Falkland Stampede parade on the morning of Sunday May 17, 2026.
If you can attend, please contact our organizer Felix at
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The Apple City Amateur Radio Club announces its 58th Annual Hamfest, to be held on June 12 and 13, 2026.
Details are provided on the attached event poster, including contact information.
The ACARC extends a special invitation to the members of the North Okanagan Radio Amateur Club and we look forward to seeing you there.
73,
Jim Wonn K7MQV
ACARC Vice President
