Communicate
Talk to operators across town or across the globe — no internet required. Ham radio works when everything else fails, making it a vital skill for emergencies and everyday adventure.
VE1CFB — Summerside Amateur Radio Club
Connect Beyond
the Horizon
Amateur radio opens the world. Talk across continents, build your own gear, and serve your community — no experience needed to get started.
What is Amateur Radio?
Ham radio is more than a hobby — it's a community of curious minds, builders, and public servants united by the magic of radio waves.
Experiment
Build your own antennas, design circuits, and explore the science of radio waves. Ham radio is a hands-on hobby that blends electronics, physics, and pure curiosity.
Serve Your Community
Ham radio operators are first responders when disasters strike. From hurricane relief to local search-and-rescue, our members provide critical communications when it matters most.
Upcoming Events
Stay connected — join us on the air or in person.
Tuesday
Apr 14, 2026
Monthly Club Meeting
Community Center, Room 4 — 7:00 PM
Thursday
Apr 16, 2026
Weekly Thursday Net
146.520 MHz FM Simplex — 8:00 PM
Weekend
Apr 19–20, 2026
Spring Sprints Contest
HF bands — see ARRL contest calendar for exchange
Thursday
Apr 23, 2026
Weekly Thursday Net
146.520 MHz FM Simplex — 8:00 PM
Tuesday
May 12, 2026
Monthly Club Meeting
Community Center, Room 4 — 7:00 PM
Weekend
May 16–17, 2026
ARRL Field Day
Riverside Park — all members welcome, bring food!
Meeting
Net
Contest
Find Us
Join us in person or check in on the air — everyone is welcome.
Regular Meetings
- When
- 2nd Tuesday of each month
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where
- Community Center, Room 4
- 123 Main Street, Coastal City
- What to Expect
- Technical presentations, club business, elmering for new hams, and plenty of good conversation. Visitors and unlicensed guests are always welcome.
Map embed coming soon
Weekly Net
- When
- Every Thursday — 8:00 PM
- Frequency
- 146.520 MHz
- FM Simplex — no tone required
- Net Control
- Rotating club members. Check in with your callsign and location.
Club Repeater
- Output
- 146.940
- Offset
- -600 kHz
- PL Tone
- 100.0 Hz
Located on Coastal Hill — covers approx. 50 km radius
Meeting Minutes
Browse past meeting minutes from our shared club folder.
Solar & Band Conditions
Real-time propagation data for the experienced operator.
Why Solar Conditions Matter
The sun's activity directly affects how radio waves travel through the ionosphere. During periods of high solar flux, HF signals can bounce off the ionosphere and reach stations thousands of kilometres away — a phenomenon called propagation.
Geomagnetic storms, solar flares, and the 11-year solar cycle all influence which bands are open at any given time. Checking conditions before you operate helps you choose the right frequency for the contact you want to make.
- SFI
- Solar Flux Index — higher values (100+) mean better HF propagation
- A-Index
- Geomagnetic activity — lower is better; above 30 degrades HF
- K-Index
- Short-term geomagnetic disturbance — 0–1 is ideal for DX
Live Solar Conditions
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About the Club
A community of operators, builders, and public servants since 1978.
47+
Active Members
1978
Founded
50 km
Repeater Range
Our Story
The Summerside Amateur Radio Club was founded in 1978 by a small group of operators who wanted to share their passion for radio with the community. What started as a handful of enthusiasts meeting in a garage has grown into a vibrant club of over 47 licensed operators.
We welcome operators of all experience levels — from newly licensed Technicians to seasoned Extra class operators with decades on the air. Our members participate in contests, build their own equipment, provide emergency communications support, and mentor new hams through the licensing process.
Our Mission
To advance the art and science of amateur radio, foster a welcoming community for operators of all backgrounds, and serve our region through reliable emergency communications when it matters most.
Club Repeater — VE1CFB
- Output
- 146.940
- Offset
- -600 kHz
- PL Tone
- 100.0 Hz
Club Photo
Field Day
Shack Tour
Get Your License
Three steps stand between you and your first contact. It's easier than you think.
01
Study
The Technician license exam has 35 questions drawn from a published question pool. Most people pass with 2–4 weeks of study using free online tools.
02
Pass the Test
Exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners (VEs) at sessions held across the country. The fee is typically $15 USD. You need 26 of 35 correct to pass.
03
Get on the Air
Once your callsign appears in the FCC database (usually within 24–48 hours), you're legal to transmit. Your first contact is just a radio away.
Find an Exam Session Near You
Already licensed? Contact us to join the club.
Get in Touch
Questions about ham radio? Want to join the club? We'd love to hear from you.
Send Us a Message
We'll get back to you within a few days.
Club Contact Info
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Email
[email protected] -
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1234
Coastal City, Province A1B 2C3 -
On the Air
Weekly Net: Thu 8:00 PM
146.520 MHz FM Simplex