Welcome to The Northern Alberta Radio Club!
The Northern Alberta Radio Club, also known as TNARC, is an amateur radio club based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a history going back to 1921.
The Northern Alberta Radio Club, also known as TNARC, is an amateur radio club based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a history going back to 1921.
Amateur radio, or ham radio as it is often known, is nicely defined by the three aspects that underly it. Click on them below to learn more about each one and how TNARC fits in and supports them.
As Alberta’s oldest amateur radio club, we maintain modern communications facilities, support emergencies and public events, train operators, and foster a place for members to socialize and grow their skills.
Members can learn, share expertise, and give back. We also run repeaters and remote-access radios for certified operators — explore what we offer and make the most of your interest in radio.
Our mission is to preserve and promote amateur radio while serving our community through public and emergency communications. We maintain modern facilities, stand ready when events and emergencies need reliable radio, train new operators, and grow a skilled, welcoming technical community.
New to the hobby? Come learn what it is about, join a training class, or contact us with questions.
Repeater information is available on the Repeaters and Beacons page.