A sad announcement to pass on, Bob as most may know was our host when we played at "the barn" in many a contest, as well as Ken Smith's father in law.
Robert Thomas (Bob) Williams WILLIAMS, Robert Thomas (Bob) - Nov 25, 1923 - Aug 20, 2013 -
Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on August 20, 2013 after living a very full life.
Courtesy of Drew and Paul, there is a new APRS digi on the air in Powassan as of Canada Day.
VE3ERX-15 is hooked up temporarily while a multicoupler awaits tuning.
It is hoped it will fill in the holes south of town, but with the antenna up so
high, it may have a hard time hearing vehicles over distant digipeaters.
Time will tell. To see how its performing, look for it on http://aprs.fi
By the way, VE3NFM-15 digi is off the air until its power supply is repaired.
73
Paul, VA3PC
We made 292 contacts for Field Day 2013, with 50 of them being digital (RTTY and PSK31). Some DX (distant contacts) included Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Although we did contact many areas, the following sectors were missed: ME, NNY, OK, LAX, SF, PAC, OR, EWA, ID, MT, WY, AK, NV, WV, NL MB, BC and NT. Not bad for two wire antennae and 100 watts!I would like to thank every person who helped make this event great. I appreciate the feedback people shared at our 'end of field day' meeting. We have a lot of good suggestions on how to make next year even better. Chris C.
Field Day is fast approaching and we hope you’ll participate! Our goal is to have a successful (and fun) 24-hour exercise to practice our ability to operate under ‘adverse’ conditions. We will meet next Saturday morning at 9:00 at the top of the ski hill, 15 Janey Avenue, for a briefing before we begin setting up. The actual field day exercise begins at 2 p.m. Saturday and runs until 2 p.m. Sunday. Officials have been invited to drop in between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. We will have two stations in place, and are looking for people to take two-hour shifts.
NBARC June 12, 2013 Meeting Report.
In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3XKB, VA3BDR, VE3MF, VE3YO, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3KAN, VE3GMG, VE3DLL, VA3WAC, VE3ATK, VA3JGH
Called to order at 1930ET by Paul.
Correspondence: nil
Treasurer: nil
Nets: 80M 8-10 check-ins on a weekly basis.
Repeaters: VE3NFM hit or miss downtown. VE3NFM-15 not working. Paul will be checling on it when he gets the chance. He is still waiting a response re the time units.
Echolink/IRLP: Still working.
Website: Up to date.
ARES: Webinar with RAC HQ.
We had a great morning last Sunday, the weather cooperated, the runners were plenty, and the flies were few.Thanks to Drew - VE3MAF, Lori - VE3LOR, Howard - VE3GMG, Gerry - VE3YO, Butch - VE3LQV, Rick - VE3ATK, and Bill - VE3TGI we had a successful communications event.The coverage downtown is still marginal with VE3NFM, so we used VE3ERX repeater for the communications.I'm not sure what may be causing this, but it was also noticed that the aprs digipeater seems to not be working. Another thing on my round-to-it list (sigh).CheersPaul - VA3PC
The NBARC June meeting will be held this coming Wednesday June 12, 2013 at 1930ET at the OPP Comm Centre on Gormanville Rd. Doors will open about 1915ET depending on when dinner finishes.
Patrick4Life Walk/Run is this Sunday. There will be a report.
Gerry will be bringing the VE3ICL equipment for those who have put in a bid. No equipment will be released until paid for.
Field Day is this month. There will be a report. This is a fun relaxed event. Come out and see what it is all about and have some fun.
We will have a substitute pres as Bill will not be able to attend.
NBARC May 8th 2013 meeting reportIn attendance. VA3PC, VE3XKB, VA3BDR, VA3SPT, VE3YO, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3LOR, VA3CMX, VE3ATK, VE3TGI Called to order by Bill at 1935ETCorrespondence: Patrick4Life asking for volunteers. Bill will respond.Treasurer: nilNew hams/members; Russ Wadge VE3INZ80M net: Still running well. Repeaters: Paul upgraded all the software. Still working on the clocks.Echolink/IRLP: Still working well.Website: Still working well.ARES: Some CEMPC info. Hamfests: Dayton the May long weekend.
The NBARC May 2013 meeting will be held Wednesday May 8th 2013 at 1930ET. The locations is the OPP COMM Centre on Gormanvliie Rd. The doors open about 1915ET depending on when dinner is finished.
Bill should have his vest example and we will be deciding on which is the best way to go.
The Field Day committee will have an update on Field Day in June. This is fun so sign up and come out and see what it is all about.
There should be an update on the donated equipment.
We will have the usual reports.
