Welcome to the official website of the Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club! Established on May 8, 1968 with only a few members, the Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club has proudly served the Leamington, Ontario area and its surrounding communities, including Essex and Kent Counties. Our membership resides in Essex and Kent Counties as well as parts of Michigan! Our dedicated members are committed to supporting local communication needs, particularly in times of emergency, severe weather, and disaster. The club oversees and maintains a network of repeater towers across Essex and Kent Counties, guaranteeing reliable communication during critical times.
Next Meeting: November 3rd 7pm @ the Half Century Club – 160 Talbot St E, Leamington, ON
Membership Form 2026-2027 – If you are a Radio Operator, please consider becoming a member today by filling out the form below and submitting to us! Please email your completed form to tim.mousseau@live.ca
Community Testimonial by LCpl Vicente
**Local Army Cadets get Radio Licenses!**
**By: LCpl Vicente, Cadet Correspondent**
Senior cadets from 2918 RCACC completed their Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M) course on October 4th, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 338 in Harrow. The one-day course was taught by members of the Sun Parlor Amateur Radio Club (SPARC).
2918 Royal Canadian Army Cadets is a free youth program for youth ages 12-18. Cadets were able to attain their training and licenses at no cost, through local non-profit fundraising initiatives.
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**Cadet Vicente’s Story:**
“I was able to take part in the course alongside other senior cadets! During the training, we covered marine VHF radios, radio rules and procedures, and how radios can be used during an emergency. In Canada, anyone who operates a marine VHF radio must have an ROC-M certificate.
We also covered Digital Selective Calling (DSC), a feature on many modern marine radios that can send a distress alert during an emergency. I found it interesting to see how marine radios can help people call for help when they need it.
At the end of the day, we completed a written test. We all successfully passed and earned our ROC-M certificates. We also found out that the ROC-M does not expire and is valid for the lifetime of the holder.
Taking part in the course gave me a better understanding of marine radio and how it can help keep people safe on the water. It was also a great opportunity to earn a certificate that we can use in the future.
I would like to thank SPARC for teaching the course and sharing their knowledge with us, and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 338 for providing the venue. We all enjoyed the experience and are proud to have earned our ROC-M certification.”
2918 RCACC is actively recruiting youth to join our free youth program.
Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club is a proud participant of Charitable Gaming!
Through funds raised at Chances Gaming Lounge in Leamington, we can continue our important work in the community.
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