AVARC 2018 Year in Review

Hello everyone,

With the last day of 2018 about to enter the history books, I thought it would be worthwhile to take a look back at what AVARC has accomplished this year, and give a preview of what’s coming up in 2019.

The highlight of the year was undoubtedly Field Day.   AVARC partnered with the Kings County ARC in a joint effort that generated 1,892 QSOs, and 6,448 points.  This was good for first place in not just our 2A category, but the top score in Canada in any category!  It was also an excellent example of what two relatively small clubs can accomplish when they work together.

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The Secret Nazi German Weather Station In Canada, Discovered 38 Years After It Was Built

Very interesting article about the Nazi weather station surreptitiously established in Labrador in 1943. Note that it was supposed to transmit its data back to Germany on 3940 kHz. It is currently on display at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

The Secret Nazi German Weather Station In Canada, Discovered 38 Years After It Was Built

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