Become an Amateur Radio Operator
Consider joining the Orchard City Amateur Radio Club. Attend one of our monthly meetings. Get Started
Discover the Joy of Amateur Radio
The Amateur Radio Service offers a unique mix of public service, technology and experimenting with electronics all with an emphasis on fun. Some hams use their skills to provide communications during emergencies and disasters when other forms of communication fail. Others enjoy talking to people across the country and around the globe, participating in contests and building experiments. More Information

Use of Electronic Devices while Driving

With distracted driving ticket hitting the news outlets again, here's some information for British Columbia Radio Amateurs:

Castanet.net article Ticketed for doing our jobs

BC Motor Vehicle Act Use of Electronic Devices while Driving

BC Motor Vehicle Act Use of Electronic Devices While Driving Regulation

British Columbia, the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) defines British Columbia road laws and delegates authority to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles to regulate driver behaviour. Since January 1, 2010, amendments to the MVA have prohibited the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving. PDF file which many members carry in their vehicle.

RAC Distracted Driving Regulations in Canada

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The Orchard City Amateur Radio Club

Become an Amateur Radio Operator

Discover the Joy of Amateur Radio

Use of Electronic Devices while Driving

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