{"id":168,"date":"2016-08-16T09:35:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T12:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avarc.ca\/?p=168"},"modified":"2016-09-30T10:00:38","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T13:00:38","slug":"our-official-grand-opening-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avarc.ca\/index.php\/our-official-grand-opening-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Official &#8220;Grand Opening&#8221; Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good day,<\/p>\n<p>I am very pleased to announce the formation of a new Amateur Radio club in Nova Scotia!<\/p>\n<p>The Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club (AVARC) is an informal association of Hams. We have no constitution, bylaws or membership dues at present.\u00a0 Instead, we keep members up to date on developments and news of interest through our website and Facebook page, and periodically gather to participate in club activities such as Field Day, or to assist members.\u00a0 Although it is primarily for Amateurs in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, membership is open to anyone interested in the art, science and magic of radio.<\/p>\n<p>Among other topics, we promote DX\u2019ing, contesting, weak signal VHF operating, digital modes, and public service.\u00a0\u00a0 Education is one of our primary concerns, both to expand our own knowledge and to help those who want to become Amateurs.\u00a0 We have dedicated a section of our web page to a series of presentations covering the entire Basic Qualification curriculum.\u00a0 Additional presentations on different aspects of Ham Radio will be added in due time.\u00a0 We believe that there is far more to Amateur Radio than just Two Meter FM repeaters!<\/p>\n<p>We are also very conscious of the valuable role that Amateurs can play in times of emergency.\u00a0 To that end we emphasize our ability to set up portable stations such as during Field Day, and developing the skills to pass information in a crisp, efficient and professional manner.<\/p>\n<p>Our web page can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/avarc.ca\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=http:\/\/avarc.ca&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1471436356668000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFThIrdmU_mU-QLXQGSz9KfROaM-g\">http:\/\/avarc.ca<\/a>.\u00a0 If you would like to be added to our e-mail list, or if you want to become an Amateur Radio operator, please use the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/avarc.ca\/contact-us\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=http:\/\/avarc.ca\/contact-us\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1471436356669000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0_Lhf68jjxs1fMjwkG_Y6JBD2_A\">Contact Us<\/a>\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p>We are also on Facebook.\u00a0 Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/avradioclub\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1528934547360916\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1471436356669000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEQkxQJaskTszddrhzTg6g11-CHtQ\">Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Operators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you and 73,<br \/>\nDoug McComber<br \/>\nVE1FAL<br \/>\nWebmaster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good day, I am very pleased to announce the formation of a new Amateur Radio club in Nova Scotia! 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