VE1YO : +147.15, 444.6Mhz (Voice), +443.750 (DMR 302441)

Dartmouth Amateur Radio Club

 

Our call sign is VE1 YO which was the callsign of one of the founding members.At the present time we are located at in the Spicer Building 21 Mt Hope Avenue, Dartmouth, N.S. The hamshack at the club has HF, VHF, UHF, and Packet which is used by the club members mostly for recreational purposes using modes such as DMR, SSB, CW, SSTV, PSK31 and other Digital Modes and on demand for Emergency purposes under the umbrella of the Halifax Regional Municipality Emergency Management Organization (EMO).

The Club also has Repeater and Autopatch facilities located at the tower site on Dustan Street, Dartmouth, N.S. 

The repeater callsign is:

VE1DAR +147.15, 444.6Mhz Voice 
144.91 Mhz Packet

VE1DRR +443.750Mhz (DMR 302441)

 The Club facilities are open every Saturday morning from 9AM to 11PM for coffee and conversation. Everyone is welcome.

Note: Call on 2M upon arrival. VE1YO +147.15 , VE1PSR 147.27
or 490-1450 , or on 147.15+ autopatch autodial *99 .

Latest news

Our Executive Board

President: Earl Burneau VE1EPJ

Vice President: Ken Asprey VE1PDL

Treasurer: Jeremy Fowler VE1JHF

Secretary: Amanda Fowler

Director at Large: Craig Mac Kinnon VE1JMA

Station Manager: Robert Brown VE1BFX

Contact: info@ve1yo.ca

Net Controllers


28 May 2026 - Clayton, VE1MJF
4 June 2025 - No Net, Monthly meeting
11 Jun 2026 - Ken, VE1PDL
18 Jun 2026 - Stephen, VE1SBR
25 Jun 2026 - Amanda, VA1AJF

 

Nets for July/August will be on an adhoc basis with no schedule. Anyone wishing to run a net may do so. Scheduling will resume in September.

Latest News & Blogs

  • Venezuelan Earthquake Emergency Frequency
    Venezuelan Earthquake Emergency Frequency

    It is being requested that the ham community keep a 40m frequency (7135 khz) clear to allow for emergency response in Venezuela due to the recent earthquakes.

    For further information, click here.

  • Field Day 2026
    Field Day 2026

     The annual Amateur Radio Field Day will be held the weekend of June 27/28. This event tests amateur radio operations on an emergency-type basis and provides a public view of Amateur Radio's operational ability to the public. Want to discover how amateur radio helps strengthen communication readiness during emergencies or to explore it for personal hobby use, join us and try it for yourself. Learn how you can get involved in supporting emergency response efforts while exploring hands-on radio activities for all ages.

  • CARC Annual Flea Market
    CARC Annual Flea Market

    CARC Annual Flea Market

    Dates: July 25, 2026

  • Special Parks on the Air
    Special Parks on the Air

    Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park (90th Anniversary)

    The Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC), in partnership with The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services and the Moose River Gold Mine Museum Society, invites amateur radio operators and community members to a special Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park (CA-1805).

Latest blog entries

Thursday night net

  • Radio Nets

    Thursday nights on 147.150 / 444.600 at 2000 / 2400Z.

    DMR Net Saturday at 2000 hrs on talkgroup 30205 (+443.750)

    DMR Net Sunday at 1400 hrs on talkgroup 30205 (+443.750)