Ontario Trillium Foundation July 2011 Grant Recipients

York Region Amateur Radio Club

$39,600 to upgrade equipment from analog to digital technology, so the club can continue assisting at community events with safety communications and assist during local emergencies in York.

"The funds provided by this grant will most definitely enhance the radio club's ability to provide better volunteer communications at public service events throughout York Region as well as better emergency communications by equipping the Radio Club with new Amateur digital radio technology" said Eric Brown VE3OIC, Radio Club President.