On April 25, 2026, the Shuswap Radio Club held a public presentation in recognition of the birthday of Guglielmo Marconi (April 25, 1874) and in remembrance of Samuel Morse (April 27, 1791).
Report by Peter, VE7PAE
Winter Field Day is an annual amateur radio event designed to test the ability of operators to establish and maintain communication in harsh winter conditions. Unlike traditional contests, the focus is on practical field operations, emergency preparedness, and working outdoors in cold weather. Participants set up their stations outside, in vehicles, cabins, or improvised shelters to simulate real‑world conditions in which communication might be required during emergencies. The Winter Field Day Association emphasizes that low temperatures, snow, ice, and short daylight hours provide challenging conditions for testing equipment and operator skills. Winter Field Day 2026 ran for a total of 30 hours.
Date: October 25–26, 2025
Location: R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, Salmon Arm
Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Location: VE7RSA Repeater Site
Date of Visit: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Adams Hill, at the extreme western end of Shuswap Lake
Repeater: VE7AHR – 147.140 MHz (+600 kHz offset)
Elevation: 1031 m (3382 ft)
On Saturday, August 30th, the radio club organized a visit and inspection of the VE7RNH repeater equipment located at Fly Hill. The road to the repeater was mostly passable, with the exception of a few spots where fallen trees were present, but safe passage was still possible. Weather conditions were favorable — sunny, dry, and very warm. The roads were dry but uneven in places, requiring careful and slow driving. The expedition was carried out with two vehicles, maintaining constant radio communication throughout the trip.
This August, held from August 22 to 24, the Fall Fair in Salmon Arm, BC, brought the community together once again at the fairgrounds that have hosted the event for over 100 years. The weather was perfect — sunny, warm, and just right for a weekend full of fun, exhibits, and good energy.