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What is Amateur Radio (HAM)

Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service in which participants, called "hams", use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public services, recreation and self-training. Amateur radio operation is licensed by an appropriate government entity (for example, by Industry Canada in Canada) as coordinated through the International Telecommunication Union.

Fort McMurray Amateur Radio Club

Formerly Tarsands ARC

The Original Club TARC was formed in the 1960's and thrived in the late 60's to the late 90's. With lots of community involvement from the Canada National Bike Rally in the 80's, the Engstrom Silver Runs and others to current events like CIBC Run for the Cure, Santa Claus Parade as well as assisting our supporters. As with Telus and Fort McMurray minor Hockey Week and Telus Day of Service, a part of Telus Give Where We Live program.