about hamshack.ca
Hamshack.ca is an online platform dedicated to serving the needs of amateur radio operators across Canada. Originally conceived as a response to the cancellation of in-person “buy and sell” events during the Covid-19 pandemic, Hamshack.ca has evolved into a thriving hub that provides various services and features to support the amateur radio community.
A User-Friendly Buy and Sell Platform
Hamshack.ca offers an easy-to-use, free “buy and sell” site tailored specifically for amateur radio enthusiasts. The website boasts a modern design and an intuitive user interface, making it effortless for users to add their listings. With powerful filtering and search tools, users can quickly find relevant items and content. Since its launch in November 2020, Hamshack.ca has seen a steady increase in activity, with over 20,000 weekly views and more than 1,200 registered users.
Connecting Amateur Radio Clubs
Recognizing the importance of fostering community connections, Hamshack.ca includes a repository of Canadian amateur radio clubs. This feature allows clubs to showcase their activities. Each Club’s Listing on hamshack.ca is linked to their respective websites, ensuring that the information is always up to date which eliminates the need to maintain multiple sources of information. Current ham radio buy and sell items are displayed on each Club Listing page.
Club buy and sell listings
Many clubs have also opted to display hamshack.ca “buy and sell” items listed for their specific location directly on their Club Listing page; this service eliminates the need for an organization to operate a dedicated ham radio buy and sell page on their website. For example, the Halifax and Moncton Amateur Radio Clubs have added “Buy and Sell” links on their websites, which direct users to their hamshack.ca pages, with all available listings for Atlantic Canada. This is a free service intended to help clubs reduce the cost and effort of maintaining their own website.
Promoting Emergency Communications
Hamshack.ca acknowledges the vital role that amateur radio plays in emergency communications. The Club Listings includes a dedicated section for club representatives to highlight their emergency communications capabilities. This consolidated information serves as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to incorporate amateur radio emergency communications into their existing emergency plans. It also helps showcase the public service activities of participating clubs.
Vendor Directory for Amateur Radio Products and Services
Hamshack.ca offers a comprehensive Vendor Directory where users can discover a wide range of products and services tailored to amateur radio hobbyists. The directory connects users with vendors who specialize in providing communications and electronics-related goods and services. By being listed in the Vendor Directory, vendors gain exposure to a targeted niche group of enthusiastic amateur radio operators. It serves as a one-stop destination for users to explore and connect with vendors within the amateur radio community, simplifying the process of sourcing quality products and services.
The Future of Hamshack.ca
Hamshack.ca has made significant contributions to the amateur radio community in Canada. By providing a user-friendly buy and sell platform, connecting amateur radio clubs, and offering a Vendor Directory, Hamshack.ca has become an integral part of the amateur radio experience. With its continued growth and commitment to serving the needs of amateur radio enthusiasts, Hamshack.ca will continue to grow to support amateur radio in Canada.
Enjoy the site... 73 VE7DXE Don
Classified Listings - Hamshack Canada's Ham Radio Buy and Sell Site
- Alex Loop (7-28 Mhz) Loop Antennaby Craig Delmage on March 19, 2025 at 3:38 pm
It’s like new and works very well. It’s perfect for quick QRP setup—it sets up in 1-2 minutes. I have made contacts on every band using this antenna, even 40m. AlexLoop Small Portable Magnetic Loop Antennas are lightweight, can be quickly assembled and are easily tuned to any frequency between 6.95 and 30 MHz for The post Alex Loop (7-28 Mhz) Loop Antenna first appeared on Hamshack.
- Looking for a Dentron GLA1000Bby Donald McConnell on March 19, 2025 at 2:34 am
Looking for a Dentron GLA 1000B in good working order. Thanks Don, VE7EHP The post Looking for a Dentron GLA1000B first appeared on Hamshack.
- YouKits HB1B Wantedby Tom Fisher on March 19, 2025 at 1:02 am
I’m looking for a reasonably priced Youkits HB1B 3 or 4 band radio in functional condition. Even an HB1A could possibly do. Cosmetics unimportant as it is going to get bumped around in a bag anyway when I don’t want to travel with the 705! There are likely lots of these little rigs around collecting The post YouKits HB1B Wanted first appeared on Hamshack.
- Kenwoodby John Baynham on March 18, 2025 at 9:12 pm
Kenwood collector item. 2kw and 200 watt selection Swr or power. I do not have an amplifier any more so putting this item for sale. The post Kenwood first appeared on Hamshack.
- Kenwood YK-88CN CW Narrow Filter for TS-440 & Many Othersby Craig Delmage on March 18, 2025 at 8:20 pm
CW filter fits many Kenwood radios. Check your manual. R-5000 TS-120S TS-120V TS-130S TS-130SE TS-130V TS-180S TS-430S TS-440S TS-530S TS-530SP TS-660 TS-670 TS-830S The post Kenwood YK-88CN CW Narrow Filter for TS-440 & Many Others first appeared on Hamshack.