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The
Coquitlam Amateur Radio Club, more formally regarded as the Coquitlam
Amateur Radio Emergency Service Society (C.A.R.E.S.S) is a
non-profit organization that was created to promote the exciting hobby
of Amateur / Ham radio and emergency communications. Over the last 16
years our society has become an integral part of the local and
provincial emergency preparedness plans by providing communications
expertise and experienced radio operators free of charge in the event
of a large disaster.
Our
club is situated on the centrally located grounds of
Riverview
Hospital, in the city of Coquitlam. In this unique setting we
maintain a large dedicated clubhouse with an impressive array of
antennas and towers which in an instant can provide local and
worldwide communications on the amateur radio frequencies. We have
teaching classrooms, radio rooms, and complete radio service
facilities for teaching and training new or prospective hams. To
accommodate prospective hams, we also have two Industry Canada
accredited volunteer examiners within our membership for those who are
seeking an amateur radio license.
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