The North Okanagan Radio Amateur Club

Weekly NORAC Breakfast in Vernon - 9AM Every Saturday

Saturday social breakfasts are back at the Hot Spot on 6 restaurant on highway 6, opposite the Science Centre.

9AM start time. Starting Saturday October 4, 2025 and continuing every week.

Organizer is Howard VA7PWF.

If you plan to attend please let Howard know via email va7pwfatgmaildotcom so that he can reserve enough space for the group.

Big White Winter Rally - December 4-7, 2025

The Big White Winter Rally is back in the Okanagan Valley! The Organizing Group is working hard on putting together a first class national event, but they can't do it without your help! 
 
While a lot of work and planning goes into organizing a stage rally, some details can not be decided till the last moment.
That being said, here is what the tentative plan looks like at the moment:
 
Thursday Dec 4: Service park setup
Friday Dec 5: Tech, Recce, Stage setup
Saturday Dec 6: Stages Stages Stages
Sunday Dec 7: Clean up
 
As always, the work would be setting up stages, manning time controls, road blocking, stage security and many other jobs with great viewing locations.

Amateur Radio Operators are needed for various duties during stages, but mainly road blocking and time controls. So the greatest need for radio operators is on Saturday. And, of course, if you have time and want to join the fun early on it will be greatly appreciated!

BWWR organisers will provide lodging and Saturday lunch. The plan is to have a banquet after the event Saturday night.

Amateur Radio Operators are integral for the safety of a rally event. The event will not be possible without the support of the local radio community. Please consider coming out to Big White this December and helping out.

Volunteer registration form is now live: https://forms.gle/CqcNi8KqgYNimjLt7
Please reach out with any questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Hope to see you at Big White this December,
Polina Sergeyenko
VA7POL
 
Mike VE7KPZ adds: if you have not volunteered as a radio operator for a performance rally before, I highly recommend hitting me up (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for a chat before you do. I can further explain what goes into these events and how to make your experience the best it can be. With that knowledge you will be prepared for what I think is one of the most exciting and challenging things we can do with amateur radio service. As well, search the NORAC website for previous event reports. And of course, keep an eye on the BWWR Facebook page.

JOTA-JOTI - October 17-19, 2025

JOTA-JOTI is the world’s largest digital and radio Scout event, promoting friendship and global citizenship.

Find more information about this year's event here:

https://www.jotajoti.info

and here:

https://www.scouts.ca/councils/western/cascadia/cascadia-calendar/jamboree-on-the-air.html

If you would like to help out at this year's event, please contact Howard VA7PWF at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go direct to Mike VE7FI.

Here is a summary of last year's event: https://norac.bc.ca/index.php/news/1333-volunteer-service-scouts-and-guides-jota-2024

 

Fall 2025 Meeting Dates

For your calendars... meeting dates for the fall 2025 club season

16 September 2025
21 October 2025 (AGM)
18 November 2025
 
Details of each meeting will be announced 7-10 days prior to each meeting as usual.   At this time the meetings are expected to follow the same format as last year with a dual in-person event at the Vernon and District Assoc for Community Living building on 23 St and remotely on Zoom.  Start time is also the usual time of 7pm.
 
The AGM is coming up!  New members of the executive (board) are most welcome - contact any existing exec member for further information.
 
73 Ritchie VA7RLX

!! Important: Club Meeting Nights have changed to Tuesdays !!

Effective immediately the meeting night for the club has been changed to the third TUESDAY of every month.

 

This is a permanent change voted for unanimously at the 19 June club business meeting.

 

Note that the next scheduled business meeting of the club is currently 16 September

Page 1 of 2

Site Search

About NORAC

Content Menu