“In 2011, the Member States of UNESCO proclaimed February 13 as ‘World Radio Day’ (WRD). This was subsequently adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as a UN International Day. Fittingly, CBC Radio are celebrating WRD in 2024 by dedicating an edition of the ‘SPARK’ radio program to explore the magic behind… Read the full article
Events
Join SPARC November 3rd, 2019 at Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows for the final swap meet of the season. Doors open at 10am.More information at mrarc.net
A reminder of the ComFest Swap Meet being held on Sunday, at the South Delta Recreation Centre. SPARC will have a table, so come out and say hello, chat with friends and enjoy a coffee. While the focus is on radio, there are often lots of computer and other electronic equipment to be found. Major… Read the full article
Treefest 2018 will be held on September 9 at the Riverview Lands.10:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy guided walks, talks and tours of the trees and heritage of the Riverview Hospital Grounds, the antique radio museum, the Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society (CARESS) and Finnie’s Garden. Rain or Shine – Free Family Event. Visit the Riverview… Read the full article
Dear Members & Museum Supporters: We have an urgent need to de-clutter the common area hallway which SPARC shares with the Coquitlam Amateur Radio Society. Technically, our lease does not allow the hallway to be used as we have been doing. I have attached photos of what needs to be removed within the next weeks…. Read the full article
Coquitlam Celebrated Canada Day and SPARC was there. The grounds of Town Centre Park were bursting with people enjoying the fine weather and celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1, 2017 … Our display was busy all day, with young and old discovering the history of early radio in Canada. Barb Boman, Tom Brent, John… Read the full article
On February 21st, several Lower Mainland troops of Girl Guides will be visiting the Coquitlam Amateur Radio Club facilities, where they will be communicating with other guide troops around the world for an annual event- This event is always held as close to February 22, as possible. After the radio contacts, the girls will be… Read the full article