The Board od Directors met after the meeting and decided on the 2015 executive.
President - Paul Caccamo VA3PC
Vice President - Chris May VA3CMX
Past President - Bill Silver VA3SPT
Treasurer - Bruce Roberts VA3BDR
Secretary - Drew Riddell VE3MAF
Directors - Bill Gibson VE3TGI, Keeling Little VE3XKB
73 Drew Riddell VE3MAF
The NBARC January 14th 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday January 14th 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the standard reports we will be having elections. Your participation is essential. Come out and help the club set its direction for the future.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800 ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were; VA3PC, VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3LQV, VE3MAF, VE3ATK, VE3TGI, VE3GMG, VE3YUI, VA3CMX, VA3SPT
Called to order at 1940ET.
Treasurer; nil
New hams/members; nil
80M net; Still running.
Repeaters; Nothing new. Still trying to get a new time controller for the other repeater.
Website; Nothing new.
ARES; Nothing new. City plan has had a few corrections. Trailer still at VE3MAF
Hamfests; Paul will be sending out info.
RAC; Paul gave a report.
Events; Nothing in the near future. CANWARN May 28th. MATTAWA Canoe Race July 28th.
Old Business; Christmas Dinner pros and cons. Will revisit in October.
New Business; Meeting notice in Nugget. Elections.
Elections. The following people were nominated and let their names stand. Paul Caccamo, Bill Gibson, Keeling Little, Drew Riddell, Bruce Roberts, Chris May. Moved by Bill Silver. Seconded Butch Graff.
Adjourned at 2010ET.
Paul gave a quick over view of the new NORL Repeater listing set-up that Kevin is working on.
Paul also gave a demonstration of a Raspberry Pi computer.
73 Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC January 14th 2015 meeting is tomorrow Wednesday January 14th 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the standard reports we will be having elections. Your participation is essential. Come out and help the club set its direction for the future.
The meeting is advertised in the Nugget in the Community Listings section.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800 ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC February 11th 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday February 11th 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the standard reports there will be a demonstartion of a portable cross band repeater.
We are going to go out on a limb for dinner this month. I don't usually try new restaurants during their first three months or so of operation just to give them a chance to work the bugs out (pun intended). I had lunch at St. Louis Wings and Ribs on McKeown in the new plaza and it was good. I figured we would give it a chance. Wednesdays are $5.00 burger nights (just fyi). They don't take reservations yet so first person there get a table for 8.
Come out a watch your new executive in action. Try a new restaurant. (Live on the wild side).
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were; VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VA3PC, VE3ATK, VE3DLL, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VA3SPT,
Called to order at 1935ET.
Correspondence; Sympathy card to Gerry and Pauline.
Treasurer; nil
New Hams; Two new hams in Temagami.
Net; 80M 3768 kHz. Sundays 0900ET 6-8 check-ins.
Repeaters; VE3ERX has a tone. Believe it is due to power problem. Paul will check it out when able. Paul returned the dud clock modules.
Website; Paul is going to be updating hardware. Website will be affected. Kevin is still working on a new Northern Ontario Repeater Listing (NORL) page.
ARES; Some updates to the Community Emergency Plan. Current trailer accessible. Nothing new on the Trillium Grant.
Hamfests; Burlington Feb 28th.
Contest Club; Nothing new.
RAC; Not a lot. Bill Unger retired and no new NW director as of yet.
Old Business; CANWARN. May 28th, 2015. NBARC will be providing coffee.
New Business; Donation of some equipment from Jim Brown VE3CMZ.
Events; Patrick for Life end of May. Triathlon Canada Day Weekend. More info as time goes on.
Show and tell. Bruce demonstrated his portable repeater.
Adjourned at 1955ET.
Next meeting Wednesday March 11th, 2015.
73 Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance were: VE3YO, VE3MAA, VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VA3CMX, VE3GMG, VA3SPT
Called to order at 1930ET
Correspondence: Received our Certificate of Insurance.
Treasurer: balance: $4212.98 Petty Cash $165.25
80M net. March 1- 9 check-ins. March 8 - 8 check-ins.
Repeaters: Doing well. Lot of maintenance at VE3NFM after the snow goes.
IRLP/Echolink: nothing new.
Website: Migrated to new hardware. No major problems.
ARES: CEMPC meeting. Bill and Paul attended.
Trailer: Trillium website under construction.
Hamfests: HAMEX March 28th in Brampton.
Contest club: No news.
RAC News: Nothing new.
Old Business: CANWARN May 28th, 2015. OPP RHQ.
New Business: nil
Adjourned at 1945ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC Marchn 11th 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday March 11th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month will be at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I will be making a reservation in my name for 8.
Hope to see oyu there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were; VA3PC, VE3YO, VA3BDR, VE3TGI, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3XKB, VA3WAC, VE3LQV, VE3YUI, VA3CMX, VA3SPT, VA3JGH.
Called to order at 1930ET.
Secretary: Minutes are published on web site. VE3NBC - North Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc. [20]
Correspondence: One note from a prospective ham. CANWARN May 28th 2015.
Treasurer: Nothing new.
New Hams/members: Nil
2 mtr net: Nil
80 mtr net: Still running well.
Repeaters: Paul has accurate RTC's (real time clock). All repeaters will be accurate as soon as he gets a minute to install them.
Echolink/IRLP: There was a short outage due to a power failure at Paul's place.
Web site: Everything appears to be working. Kevin is just tweaking the NORL page. Northern Ontario Repeater Listings. [21]
ARES: Attended CEMPC meeting. Trailer, OTF not currently accepting applications. Possibly look at used trailer or revamp our current trailer. Bring our trailer to the May meeting and discuss reworking.
Hamfests: Durham April 18th 2015. Simcoe Regional May 2nd 2015, Dayton Hamvention May 15th - 17th 2105.
Contest Club: Nothing new. Ontario QSO Party, April 18th , 19th .
RAC News: Paul gave a report. Check the NBARC web site VE3NBC - North Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc. [20]
Old Business: LOTR probably nothing this year. Nothing new for any of the events we normally participate in yet. Patrick 4 Life May 31st, 2015.
New Business: Field Day June 27th and 28th . Anyone interested. Paul will be putting an expression of interest on the website. Open until the end of April.
Due to a number of our members attending the Dayton Hamvention our May meeting will be moved to May 6th ,2015.
Butch displayed his 75A switching power supply.
Adjourned at 2015
73/Drew VE3AMF
The NBARC April 8th, 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 8th,2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the standard reports we will be looking at moving the next meeting, May 13th, either a week earlier or a week later. A number of memberr are headed to Dayton Hamvention May 15-17, 2105 and they are leaving on May 13th.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's. First person get a table for 8.
73/Drerw VE3MAF
CANWARN Training is Thursday May 28th, 2015 1830ET at the OPP Regional Headquarters Cathy Burns Training Room
911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Pleasr RSVP to canwarn.ontario@ec.gc.ca [26].
In attendance were; VE3XKB, VE3YO, VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VE3TGI, VE3LOR, VA3JGH, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3ATK,
Called to order at 1930ET.
Secretary: Minutes were published on the web site.
Correspondence: Letter from Brazil CQMM DX contest. Paul got email from STIP.
Treasurer: $4273.98 total assets
New Hams/members: nil
80 mtr net: Still running well. 7-8 check ins.
Repeaters: Real Time clock working well on both machines.
Echolink/IRLP: Still working well.
Web site: Still working well.
ARES: nil
Hamfests: Report from Simcoe Hamfest.
Contest Club: nil
RAC News: nothing recently.
Old Business: Field Day Survey. 6 responses. Not enough interest to do field day.
New Business: nil
Events: SITP. July 31st, August 1st, 2nd . Chris moved we participate. Seconded Jim. Passed. Canwarn May 28th 1830ET OPP RHQ.
Adjourned 1950ET.
After the meeting we looked over our trailer and discussed possibilities for upgrading it. At out June 10th, 2015 meeting we will be having a discussion on the direction the club should be going and what we can do re the trailer. Come with ideas.
Out next meeting is Wednesday June 10th, 2015.
Drew Riddell
VE3MAF
The NBARC May 6th, 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday May 6th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay.
The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the usual reports we hope to have the trailer there. With the Trillium Foundation website still off line and then current Ontario monitary situation we have to look at possibly re-working our current trailer.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you there
73/Drew VE3MAF
The Simcoe County Hamfest is this Saturday May 2nd 2015 at the Grenfell Community Centre / Arena 1989 Sunnidale Road, Grenfel, ON L0L 1Y0.
A few of us are going down and there are 1 possibly 2 seats left.
If you are interested let me know (ve3maf@gmail.com [27]) and we'll see what can be arranged OR meet us at Timmy's Lakeshore and Marshall 0545-0600ET. We will be leaving fron there. We should be back mid afternoon.
We are looking to lunch at Kenzington Burger in Barrie.
73/Drew VE3MAF
We are looking at participation in Field Day again this year. BUT we need to know how many are interested in participating. Paul has put a POLL on the website called, appropriately enough,
GO to the website. Sign up. Let us know you are coming out and have fun.
73/Drew
NBARC June 10th, 2015 Meeting Minutes
In attendance were; VA3PC, VE3YO, VA3CMX, VE3TGI, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3YUI, VE3ATK, VE3GMG, VA3SPT,
Called to order at 1930ET
Correspondence; Presence requested at Mattawa Canoe Race. July 25th 2015.
Presence requested at SITP.
Treasurer; nil
New hams/members; nil
Repeaters; Still working well and time is correct. Should have clean up day/paint day at repeater shack.
80 M net; 6-10 check-ins
ARES; Trailer out last meeting.
HAMFEST; Dayton Hamvention. Chris bought stuff. Lots of kits/home brew etc. Had a good time.
RAC; New website wp.rac.ca . All working. Still moving content. RAC scholarships published. See the website for more.
Old Business; CANWARN 20+ participants. Good session. Trillium Grant. Webpage is back but it is more community oriented vs emergency response.
Discussion followed on current trailer. Motion to dispose of current trailer. Bill Gibson/Chris May carried.
Patrick 4 Life. New coordinator this year. Only thing different this year was to relay bib numbers to the announcer. Could have used a few more hams. Went well.
Membership; Discussion as to why NBARC membership is low. Chris volunteered to work on NBARC social media presence. Committee to be formed in September to work on club renewal.
Events; Triathalon June 28th 2015. Need 6 volunteers.
Mattawa Canoe Race. July 25th, 2015. Need 8 volunteers. Motion to experiment by renting a trailer for the Mattawa Canoe Race to a maximum of $200.00. Chris May/Dan Pearce. Carried. Bill Gibson to look into trailer.
No LOTR this year.
Run off the Grid and Hospital Run this fall.
Sudbury Hamfest possibly this year. Still awaiting info.
Meeting Adjourned at 2043ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC September 9th, 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday September 9th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the usual reports there will be a report on the Mattawa Canoe Race and some thoughts on equipment.
The 39th York Regional Hamfest is being held Saturday October 31st 2015 at the Markham Fairgrounds.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Only Seafood at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you there. If there are any ammendments send them to me and I'll pass them around.
73/Drew VE3MAF
OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Minutes of NBARC Meeting for 14th October 2015
In attendance were; VE3LOR, VE3YO, VE3TGI, VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VE3YUI, VA3CMX,VE3SPT,
Executive regrets VA3PC, VA3BDR, VE3MAF
Called to order at 1940 EDT.
Under the Leadership of our Vice President Christopher May
Minutes: on the web and no errors or omissions were reported
New members: nil
Treasurer: no report : treasurer absent
Nets: 80M : Gerry reported last Sunday was 8 but the Sunday before was 14
2-meter net: no net, still looking for a moderator
Web Site: VE3NBC.CA up and running okay
Aries: City North Bay Table talk exercise on 20th Oct running from 9:00 to 12 noon
There was some talk about the retiring trailer still some stuff to clean-up.
Other discussions were on the grab-and-go stuff encluding Tmv-71 dual band radio worth $420.00 and other things all would total $1500.00
New Busness: Nil
Chris May gave report on “OFF-the-Grid” okay, no one got lost, trailer worked well and the food was good.
Dan Magill did a presentation on the internet screen on a radio book he has subscribed to that gives access to the book on the internet.
Bill Silver gave a presentation on the Hospital walk and was asking for 4 or more volunteers to sign up on the web site
the event is this Sunday 18th October check point are to gather as early as 08:30 Parking in the west corner of the Hospital grounds
Meeting was adjoured by Howard at 20:00 EDT
Gerry gave a presentation on the Waccom Min-8900 dual band Radio small enough for the grab-and-go bag
73’s
Keeling Little
VE3XKB
Well, we have made it through another year. I hope Santa was good to you. It is time for The NBARC January meeting. It is in a week January 8th 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
If you got something neat from Santa feel free to bring it and 'Show and Tell'. There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Only 180 Shirreff Ave, North Bay, at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Come out and have some fellowship. See you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The link to the EMO website doesn't work. Not sure why but try this one. http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/ [39]
73/Drew
NBARC January 8th, 2014 Meeting Report.
In attendance: VA3BDR, VE3YO, VA3DLJ, VE3GMG, VE3YYB, VE3TGI, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VE3DLL, VE3XKB, VE3KAN, VA3CMX, VA3SPT, VE3ATK, VE3JGH, VE3LOR.
Called to order at 1940ET.
Correspondence: RAC Insurance Coverage confirmation.
New hams/members: nil
Nets: Sunday at 0900ET. Still getting a standard 8-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: Still working well. Timer board still acting up. Paul working on another controller board to see if it will solve the time problem.
ECHOLINK/IRLP: Appears to be working.
Website: Still working well. Please sign up for newsletters etc. Went live a little over 3 years ago.
ARES: Trailer still at VE3MAF. Most municipalities require some Emergency management training. The IMS100 and IMS 200 courses are good. EMO website http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/home.html [42] .
Hamfests: None in the immediate future.
Contest Club: Operated the North American QSO Party. Nothing new.
RAC: Paul gave a report. See the website for more.
Events: None scheduled in the near future. Need a canoeist for the Mattawa Canoe Race as Bill and Betty have a previous engagement.
Old Business: Christmas Party. Went well and all enjoyed themselves.
Doug and Rick have made contacts with areas beyond North Bay (Nipissing Village, Restoule etc).
Vests. If you want one let Bill know within 2 weeks and he will re-order. $15.00 per.
New Business: Bill has been EC for North Bay and Area for 15 years. He is looking for a replacement. If you are interested let Bill silver@ontera.net [43] or Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44] know. Must be a RAC member.
Field Day June 28th/29th 2014. More discussion at the February Meeting. Probably the same weekend as the Triathalon.
Dan VE3DLL looking for hams who would like to do some scratch building equipment. Contact him at danmagill@service-tel.com [45] .
Looking at getting a crest. If you have any suggestions or ideas bring them forward.
Adjourned at 2055ET.
Doug showed his SIGNALINK USB digital interface/
Just a quick reminder about the NBARC Meeting this coming Wednesday February 12, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
HAM-ex 2014, the Brampton Hamfest is Saturday March 22, 2014. I have 2 seats, possibly more, available if you are interested in going. We would be leaving from Timmy's Lakeshore and Marshall about 0500ET and be back about 1600ET. Drop me a note or let me know at the meeting if you are interested.
I have made a reservation for 8 at Boston Pizza under my name for Wednesday dinner.
See you at the meeting.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC February 12, 2014 meeting report.
In attendance; VE3YO, VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3GMG, VE3TIG, VE3LOR, VE3MAA, VE3ATK, VE3MAF, VA3SPT, VA3CMX
Called to order 1941.
Correspondence: Cheque from LOTR. August 16, 2014 this year.
Peter Kimbell June 5 Thursday 2014 CANWARN. Time and location to be announced.
Treasurer: Cheque from LOTR. $450.00.
New Hams: Have a number of prospects. Discussion on training set-up. Looking at students get books to do some self study and then a weekend class/review/test. Discussion followed. Contact Bruce for more. brucer@vianet.ca [50] .
Net: 80M net. Still going ok 8-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: Still working OK. Nothing new on the real time clock.
ECHOLINK/IRLP: Still working OK.
Website: Had a problem last month with spam. Paul still working on getting the mess cleaned up. Otherwise working well.
ARES: EC Bill Gibson has expressed interest. Will be getting the paperwork started soon. Bill Silver to become AEC. EOC Scribe training March 24 or 25 2014. Bill Gibson to take the course. NBARC to cover his cost. Bruce and Drew also going to attend at their own cost.
Hamfest: HAM-EX Brampton. March 22, 2014. There are 2 spare seats. If you want to come drop me a line ve3maf@gmail.com [27] or meet us at Timmy's Lakeshore and Marshall at 0500ET. We will be back around 1600ET.
RAC: 60M has been approved. See the RAC website for more.
Events: Patrick4Life, SITP, LOTR, Mattawa Canoe Race. Triathlon
Old business: Field day. June 28,29. Lori gave update. Will basically be the same as last year. Bill is busy. Lori is looking for a some more help. She is also looking for volunteers. More at the March meeting.
CREST. Russ VE3CZ sent in a patch. Bruce presented a couple of designs. The designs will be posted to the website. More at the March meeting. Any other designs send to Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44] .
New Business: nil
Adjourned. 2050.
73/Drew VE3MAF
It is time for The NBARC February meeting. It is in a week February 12th 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
We have a couple of things going on.
The City is putting on EOC Scribe Training the last week of March. One or two members have expressed interest in attending. There will be more at the meeting.
There will be more discussion on Field Day.
We are looking at getting a NBARC Crest. Are you interested? Bring along any designs you may have.
As you know Bill has been EC for North Bay and Area for 15 years. He is looking for a replacement. We may have an update.
HAM-ex 2014 is Saturday March 22, 2014. A few of us are planning on attending. More info at the meeting.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month will be at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I will be making a reservation in my name.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
It is time for The NBARC March meeting. It is in a week March 12th 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
I would like to tell you that spring is just around the corner but it seems the corner keeps moving further away or so the weather people keep saying.
We have a couple of old business items from last month.
Field Day is June 28th/29th 2014 this year. Lori is looking for volunteers.
Bruce posted a copy of our proposed crest to the website. If the link in the bulletin didn't work try this. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/nbarc-club-crest-jacket-discussed-feb-meeti... [55] and click on the .pdf the file listed. If you have any other designs or suggestions send them to either Bruce brucer@vianet.ca [50] or nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56].
HAM-EX Brampton. March 22, 2014. There are 2 spare seats. If you want to come drop me a line ve3maf@gmail.com [27] reply to this bulletin or meet us at Timmy's Lakeshore and Marshall at 0500ET. We will be back around 1600ET.
In February there was some discussion on a training set-up for prospective hams. Contact Bruce for more. brucer@vianet.ca [50] .
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet on Algonquin. The first person there get a table for 8.
If you have any other agenda items please send them to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56].
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC March 12, 2014 Meeting Report.
In attendance; VA3BDR, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VE3ATK, VE3TGI, VE3GMG, VE3MAF, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VA3SPT, VE3JGH,
Called to order at 1935.
Correspondence: NO LOTR this year. Back again in 2015.
Treasurer: Bruce gave a report. We are not for profit so we must have a small business account not a savings account. Motion to have a second bank card for deposits. Moved/Lori. Second/Howard. Passed.
Bill, Paul, and Drew have to go in and sign signature cards. Going to invest any surplus after all outstanding debts are paid off. Moved/Paul. Second/Gerry. Passed.
80M Net: Running as normal. 8-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: All running as they should be. Discussed 2M net. Going to discuss it further. Need more activity on the repeaters. Encourage all hams to have their VHF radios on VE3ERX 147.030 (+) (primary) or VE3NFM 147.300 (+) (secondary) and check in to the repeater when mobile around town.
Website: Running well. Paul looking at upgrading the hardware in the near future.
ARES: EOC Scribe Training. Bruce and Bill Gibson going to attend. Drew is unable to attend as he will be out of town. Will give a report at the April meeting. Bill Gibson VE3TGI is taking over the EOC position from Bill Silver.
Hamfest: Ham-Ex Brampton March 22, 2014. 2 seats available. Meet at Timmys Lakeshore and Marshal at 0500ET. We should be back around 1600ET.
RAC: Paul gave a report. See the website for more. It is suggested that you carry a copy of the regulations exempting us as mobiles from the distracted driving legislation.
Here is the link http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_090366_e.htm [59]
Old Business: Prospective Hams. Discussed course set-up. Looking at semi-regular meetings. Bruce will formalize the course structure.
Field Day. Have the Ski Hill booked. We need a cheque for $100.00. Lori is looking for a Master Chef for Saturday night BBQ. She is looking for of lists of what people brought last year, and what they are bringing this year. We need a commitment from people re dinner (if you don't say you are going to be present for dinner there won't be any dinner for you) and an indication of hours of operation.
CREST. Looking at the original crest as well.
New Business: Doug showed a binder of digital contacts. Uses e-QSL. Recommends it.
Adjourned at 2105.
Our next meeting is April 9, 2014.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC Arpil 9, 2014 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 9, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Bruce and Doug attended the pipeline meeting Tuesday and there will be a report.
There will also be a report from the Scribe Training.
We will be looking for updates on Field Day, the ham course and our crest.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Only on Shirreff Ave. First person there get a table for 8.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC April 9, 2014 meeting.
In attendance were; VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3DLJ, VE3TGI, VE3ELD, VE3MAA, VA3PC, VE3MAF John Higgins, VE3XKB, VE3DLL, VA3WAC, VE3LOR, VE3GMG, VA3SPT, VA3CMX,
Called to order 1935ET.
CANWARN training location in the training room OPP RHQ.
Correspondence: April 19, 20, CQ MM DX contest from Brazil.
Treasurer: nil
New hams/members: nil
80M net: Still running well on 3768 kHz (+/- QRM). Getting 8-12 check-ins.
Repeaters Echolink/IRLP: Still running well.
Web site: Still running well.
ARES: Bill VE3TGI and Bruce attended the Scribe training. Bill gave a report.
Hamfests: Durham Hamfest is April 19th 2014. There is a gang from here going. Brampton not as well attended this year.
RAC: Paul gave a report.
Old Business: Field Day. Lori gave a report. Looking for a (master) chef. Also looking for approximate times of attendance and number of attendees. Questions ask Lori kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64]. Watch the website for more as well.
New Business: Doug presented a motion to apply for a Trillium Grant to upgrade our ARES equipment. Seconded by Bruce. Discussion followed. Carried.
The Trillium Committee will be formed, meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month until the project is completed. Any amateur, including those who indicated interest at the April meeting, interested in helping on the Trillium Committee please e-mail Doug VA3DLJ va3dlj@gmail.com [65] so he can arrange space, coffee, doughnuts etc. Location TBA by newsletter in advance, to all club members.
More information will be forthcoming by newsletter or at the regular club meeting.
Bruce gave a report on the pipeline meeting.
Paul is going to Dayton in May. Motion to move the meeting to TUESDAY MAY 13th 2014 as he will be away on Wednesday 14th, 2014. Keeling seconded. Carried.
Adjourned at 2105ET
Lori will be updating us on Field Day which is June 28th/29th this year.
Doug will be updating us on the Trillium Committee progress.
We should have an update on the NBARC Crest.
There will be the usual reports/updates.
If anyone has an agenda item please drop me a line so I can add it to the bulletin.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you at the meeting. It is Tuesday this month so if you are normally busy on Wednesdays come on out.
73/Drew
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you at the meeting.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance; VA3PC, VA3BDR, VE3MAF, VE3MAA, VE3YO, VA3DLJ, VE3LOR, VA3CMX, VE3YUI, VE3ATK, VE3XKB, VE3GMG,
Called to order 1943ET.
Treasurer; nil
Correspondence; Paid up for Field Day.
SITP. Can they put us in Carlson trailer? Looking for a time to get together to discuss the set-up.
Nets; 80M running as normal 8-10 check-ins. Early net 40M 7065 kHz 0830ET.
Repeaters; Working well. The developer has finally acknowledged that there is a problem with the time standard board. Working on a fix.
Web site; Nothing new.
RAC; Paul gave a report. Check the web site.
Old Business; Field Day. Lori gave a report. Need a chef and need a BBQ. Bill's VE3TGI gave up the ghost. Registration complete. Check the web site. Please mark attendance or contact Lori. If you are planning on being there for meals sign up or you go hungry.
Doug gave a Trillium Committee meeting report. We are looking for ideas. Talk to any of the Trillium Committee Members, Bill VE3TGI, Rick VA3ATK, Bruce VA3BDR, Keeling VE3XKB, Doug VA3DLJ or me VE3MAF. Send any suggestions to the Trillium Committee c/o Doug va3dlj@gmail.com [65] or the club address nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56].
CANWARN. June 5th If you are coming please let Geoff Coulson Geoff.Coulson@ec.gc.ca [72] know so he can plan coffee etc..
Crests; nothing new.
New Business; nil
Our next meeting is June 11, 2014.
Adjourned 2040ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
Just a quick reminder about the CANWARN Training Thursday June 5th 1830ET in the Cathy Burns Training Room OPP RHQ 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
73 Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC June 11, 2014 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday June 11, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Don't forget about CANWARN Training tomorrow Thursday June 5th at 1830ET.
Patrick4Life is Sunday June 8th 0830. If you haven't signed up please do. More to follow before Sunday.
The Trillium Grant Committee will have a report.
There will be a report from the DAYTON HAMFEST goers.
Bruce may have an update on crests.
There will be a Field Day update.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Only. First person there get a table for 8.
This is our last meeting before the summer. Come on out and visit.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC June 11, 2014 meeting report.
In attendance; VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3MF, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VA3DLJ, VE3JGH, VA3WAC, VE3ATK, VE3LOR, VA3SPT, VE3YUI,
Called to order at 1935ET.
Correspondence: All under events.
Treasurer: nil
New hams/members: nil
80M net: Still running ok. Bands are poor.
Repeaters: Still working. Bill has paint for the repeater shack. Paul is still working on the time standard.
Echolink/IRLP: Paul had to change the power supply in the computer.
ARES: Trailer still at my place.
Hamfest: Paul gave a report on the Dayton Hamfest. Had a good time.
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more.
Old Business: CANWARN. Well attended. About 1/2 were hams.
Trillium Grant. Committee members gave reports. Due to grant requirements it was decided to extend the timeline to submit the grant until 2015. In preparation for the grant submission we will be having a discussion of the grant requirements and the direction the members would like to see the club take. This discussion will be held at the October 8, 2014 meeting.
Field Day. Lori still needs volunteers and possibly a cook. There is set-up and tear down. Watch the web site for more. Bulletins will be sent around. As was said before..... If you are going to be there for supper let Lori know or there won't be any food for you!
Triathalon. Sunday June 29th (during Field Day). We need 6 to 8 members. Sign up on the web site.
Mattawa Canoe Race. July 26th 2014. Moving checkpoint 2 to a better location. Will need volunteers.
Lost in the Rocks and Trees has been cancelled for this year.
We have 2 fall events. The Hospital run and The Run Off the Grid.
SITP. I tis being held behind the museum this year. Our trailer will be down sized. Paul has sign up sheets. It takes about 3 weeks for the security check.
Patric4Life. Good event. No major problems. Had a minor problem with the lead bike. Runners were running 4 abreast down Lakeshore Dr.
New Business: nil
Adjourned at 2110ET
Next meeting is September 10th, 2014.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Summer is over and school is back in. I hope you had a good summer even though it was a bit cool and wet. At least we didn't have to worry about forest fires.
The NBARC September 10th, 2014 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday September 10th, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
There were a number of events over the summer. There will be reports for Field Day, Mattawa Canoe Race, and North Bay Triathlon.
The Trillium Grant Committee held meetings over the summer. There will be a short report. Our October Meeting (October 8th) will be devoted to discussing the Trillium Grant Application and the Emergency Communications Centre.
With respect to the above the Trillium Committee will be presenting the following:
NOTICE OF MOTION
The following motion will be presented to the October 8th, 2014 NBARC Meeting. Members should review the motion and be prepared to vote on the following motion regarding the Trillium Grant Emergency Communication Trailer,
“The NBARC Club supports and endorses the North Bay & Area Mobile Communications Centre and Emergency Response Unit Project. We also approve the completion of the application and the submission of the application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation.”
Information regarding the progress to date will be presented at the October 8th meeting.
Upcoming events are the Lindsay Hamfest September 13th, 2014 and Run Off the Grid September 20th, 2014.
If I have missed anything drop me a line and I'll issue an update.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were: VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3MF, VA3WAC, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VA3CMX, VE3GMG, VE3ATK, VA3SPT.
Called to order at 1935ET.
Correspondence: nil
Treasurer: nil
New Hams: nil
Net: 80M Sundays 0930ET. 8-10 check-ins on the average.
Repeaters: Still up and running. Paul installed the spare board at VE3NFM. Replaced the power supply for the VE3NBC-15 digi. Ordered another real time clock. Echolink/IRLP still running. The NBARC web site www.ve3nbc.ca [81] still up and running. Check it for updates.
ARES: IMS100 training available on the web. Free.
Hamfests: Lindsay Sept 13, 2014. York Regional Nov 1, 2014.
Contest Club: Nothing definite but it looks like it will be continuing.
RAC: Paul gave a report.
Field Day: Paul gave a short report. Log books worked well. Will cost more as the Mattawa Conservation wants to be on our RAC insurance policy. Looking at a possible change of location next year.
Trillium Committee: Doug gave a report. Showed pictures of our current trailer. Our October meeting, Oct 8th 2014 will be dedicated to discussing the Trillium Grant and the direction the club wants to go. The following motion will be presented at the meeting:
“The NBARC Club supports and endorses the North Bay & Area Mobile Communications Centre and Emergency Response Unit Project. We also approve the completion of the application and the submission of the application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation.”
The Trillium Committee wants to go look at actual trailers. Doug requested club cover gas money to trip to look at trailer. Keeling seconded. Carried.
Old business: Triathlon. Had one minor issue. Some discussion followed.
Mattawa River Canoe Race. Great event. No problems.
SITP. Went well. Few minor issues. Trailer was only big enough for 3 people. Not a lot of traffic.
Run off the Grid. Saturday September 20th, 2014 at Natures Harmony in Mattawa. Great event and growing. We need a couple more operators. Please sign up on the web site. Chris will appreciate the help.
Hospital Run. October 19th, 2014. Short morning event. Stay tuned for more info.
New Business. Plan Christmas Party. Suggestion to get a PR person. Will be discussed in the future.
Election. November meeting. Bill will NOT be running. Looking at an election committee. Chris will chair the election committee.
Chris has a supplier for power poles. Willing to take orders. Watch the Web site for more.
Adjourned 2125ET
The NBARC October 8th, 2014 meeting is upon us. It is this coming WednesdayOctober 8th, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The majority of this meeting will be devoted to discussing the Trillium Grant Application and the Emergency Communications Centre.
With respect to the above the Trillium Committee will be presenting the following:
NOTICE OF MOTION
The following motion will be presented to the October 8th, 2014 NBARC Meeting. Members should review the motion and be prepared to vote on the following motion regarding the Trillium Grant Emergency Communication Trailer,
“The NBARC Club supports and endorses the North Bay & Area Mobile Communications Centre and Emergency Response Unit Project. We also approve the completion of the application and the submission of the application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation.”
There will also be a short report on The Run off the Grid.
Dinner this week is at Boston Pizza. I will be making a reservation for 1800ET for 8.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
Just a reminder about the NBARC October 8th, 2014 meeting. It is Wednesday October 8th, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The majority of this meeting will be devoted to discussing the Trillium Grant Application and the Emergency Communications Centre. Come out and hear what has been going on and make your views known. It is an exciting time.
With respect to the above the Trillium Committee will be presenting the following:
NOTICE OF MOTION
The following motion will be presented to the October 8th, 2014 NBARC Meeting. Members should review the motion and be prepared to vote on the following motion regarding the Trillium Grant Emergency Communication Trailer,
“The NBARC Club supports and endorses the North Bay & Area Mobile Communications Centre and Emergency Response Unit Project. We also approve the completion of the application and the submission of the application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation.”
There will also be a short report on The Run off the Grid.
Dinner this week is at Boston Pizza. I have made a reservation for 1800ET for 8.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were; VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VE3LQV, VE3XKB, VA3DLJ, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3TGI, VE3DLL, VE3GMG, NELSON BRAMHAM, VA3CMX, VA3SPT, VA3ATK,
Called to order at 1935ET.
New hams/members: Nelson Bramham interested in becoming ham.
Nets: Sunday Net 3768 KHz 0900ET. Still get 8-10 check-ins. Check in and surprise Paul.
Echolink/IRLP/Repeaters: Still working well. Real time clock ordered has been received. It will have to be installed and see if it makes a difference. If it does, Paul will arrange replacement of the original two.
IRLP/Echolink computer has been updated with a SSL patch to prevent hacking.
Website: Still working well.
ARES: Nothing new.
Hamfests: Markham Hamfest November 1st, 2014. Doug VA3DLJ and a couple of others are going.
RAC: Paul sent a report. More on the website. Paperwork is being readied for insurance submission. Our club RAC renewal will be submitted at that time. The ARRL website has been hacked. If you have a login there, be advised to change password.
EVENTS: Run off the Grid. Was attended by 6 hams. We could have used some more help. It was a good time. Food was good. It is a great fun event.
Hospital Walk/Run Sunday October 19th, 2014. We need 8 to 10 volunteers. Please sign up on the website or drop Bill a line ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88]. Or (705) 476-4752.
Christmas Party. Bill VA3SPT will look into Guido and Arlene's. They are now open Wednesday through Sunday evenings. We usually hold the party on a Thursday (Dec 4,11,18 this year). If they can't accommodate us we may have to move to a Tuesday. Stand by for updates. Paul will put a voting section on the website when we have the day figured out.
Dues are due. RAC members $20.00. non-RAC members $30.00.
New Business: nil
Old Business: Rick mentioned some equipment that is available.
Trillium Grant was discussed. The motion was modified to read as follows;
“The NBARC Club supports and endorses the North Bay and Area Mobile Communications Centre and Emergency Response Unit Project. We also approve the completion of the application and the presentation of the application and information for approval prior to submission.”
Voted on by secret ballot. YES – 11. NO – 3. Motion carried.
Next Trillium meeting October 22nd, 2014 1900ET at Keelings (Twin Court II 935 Stockdale Rd. North Bay, P1B 9L7) in the common room. If you are interested in assisting come on out and use your expertise to go forward.
Chris VA3CMX will be presenting elections information and possible vote at the November 12th, 2014. IF the election is not held in November it will be held at the January 14th, 2015 meeting.
Adjourned at 2135ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
A Quick Update..........
When Doug researched further about the application process for the Ontario Trillium Fund (OTF) grant he discovered that we must register before filling out the application form. We can't even view the form to see what is required before we register.
The first requirement is that the person registering the club, and main contact person must be " a club representative with decision making powers". This would be a member of our board of directors. Bruce volunteered to be the club representative and Doug will be his assistant. The next few requirements (Constitution, by-laws, and financial statements) we have.
The one requirement we don't have, and need before we can register, is a NBARC Mission Statement. The mission statement should describe.....
Who we are.
What we do.
Where we are going. (What are our goals).
We would like all members to think about this and come up with three words to describe the above for our November 12, 2014. We will then have a brainstorming session and begin to develop the NBARC Mission Statement.
Here are a few Mission Statements to use as examples and get the creative juices flowing............
1) COMMUNICATE GLOBALLY; ACT LOCALLY; INVOLVE ALL INTERESTED MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS.
2) This is a social gathering of like-minded individuals interested in amateur radio use and development. Training, inclusion of all, extension of our contacts and service by networking with others here and in neighbouring communities, is an on-going goal.
Regular coffee clutches and business meetings are held for planning and to discuss current events.
Community service is offered by members giving their time and use of personal radio equipment communications systems for the benefit of community events and connections to others and the world, and when requested, to assist civil authorities.
3) Promote amateur radio in the community and provide the training and support required to become an amateur radio operator;
Maintain radio systems suitable for providing communications for the benefit of the community; and when requested, to assist civil authorities.
Provide an opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to socialize, learn, exchange ideas and contribute to the enjoyment of our hobby.
In the next five years, aim to be one of the most progressive, enthusiastic and friendly amateur radio clubs in Canada, supporting ham radio for all in our community.
As a comparison, the following is the Mission Statement for the Trillium Committee
To successfully ascertain approval for funding from the Trillium Foundation by utilizing all available resources and support agencies, which will allow the NBARC to facilitate the acquisition, modifications, necessary equipment, and the operation of a communication trailer. The procurement, the design, and the implementation of such trailer to be in accordance with the prescribed direction, and commitment of the membership of the NBARC.
Doug will give a full committee report at the meeting.
On another note........
Friday October 24, 2014, Bill, Bruce, Keeling and Drew went to visit VIA Trailers in Bolton. Although it was a long day it was a very productive trip and Jason, the sales rep was very helpful. Bill will give a short report at the November 12th meeting and may even have pictures.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC November 12th, 2014 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday November 12th, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The TRILLIUM Committee will have a report. We had a very ggod tirp to VIA Trailers in Bolton. Doug also took a look at Miska Trailers which is the only Canadian manufacturer of trailers. Paul has added a 'TRAILER' tab to the home page of the website. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/forum/168 [93] . Take a look. It is a forum so you are able to leave comments/questions etc.
Chris will have an update on the elections.
Bill should have an update at to whether we can hold our Christmas Party at Arlene & Guido's again this year.
Dinner will be a Joey's Only at 1800ET. First one there get a table for 8.
73 and hope to see you there.
Drew
I forgot to mention the NBARC Mission Statement as a requirement for the Ontario Trillium Fund (OTF). The mission statement should describe.....
Who we are.
What we do.
Where we are going. (What are our goals).
We would like all members to think about this and come up with three words to describe the above for our November 12, 2014. We will then have a brainstorming session and begin to develop the NBARC Mission Statement.
Here are a few Mission Statements to use as examples and get the creative juices flowing............
1) COMMUNICATE GLOBALLY; ACT LOCALLY; INVOLVE ALL INTERESTED MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS.
2) This is a social gathering of like-minded individuals interested in amateur radio use and development. Training, inclusion of all, extension of our contacts and service by networking with others here and in neighbouring communities, is an on-going goal.
Regular coffee clutches and business meetings are held for planning and to discuss current events.
Community service is offered by members giving their time and use of personal radio equipment communications systems for the benefit of community events and connections to others and the world, and when requested, to assist civil authorities.
3) Promote amateur radio in the community and provide the training and support required to become an amateur radio operator;
Maintain radio systems suitable for providing communications for the benefit of the community; and when requested, to assist civil authorities.
Provide an opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to socialize, learn, exchange ideas and contribute to the enjoyment of our hobby.
In the next five years, aim to be one of the most progressive, enthusiastic and friendly amateur radio clubs in Canada, supporting ham radio for all in our community.
73/DREW
Just a quick reminder about The NBARC November 12th, 2014. It is tonight, Wednesday November 12th, 2014 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The TRILLIUM Committee will have a report. We had a very ggod tirp to VIA Trailers in Bolton. Doug also took a look at Miska Trailers which is the only Canadian manufacturer of trailers. Paul has added a 'TRAILER' tab to the home page of the website. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/forum/168 [93] . Take a look. It is a forum so you are able to leave comments/questions etc.
We will be working on the NBARC Mission Statement as a requirement for the Ontario Trillium Fund (OTF). The mission statement should describe.....
Who we are.
What we do.
Where we are going. (What are our goals).
We would like all members to think about this and come up with three words to describe the above for our November 12, 2014. We will then have a brainstorming session and begin to develop the NBARC Mission Statement.
Chris will have an update on the elections.
Bill should have an update at to whether we can hold our Christmas Party at Arlene & Guido's again this year.
Dinner will be a Joey's Only at 1800ET. First one there get a table for 8.
73 and hope to see you there.
Drew
In attendance were; VA3BDR, VE3YO, VA3PC, VE3XKB, VE3YUI, VA3CMX, VE3LQV, VE3DLJ, VE3TGI, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VA3SPT, VE3ATK.
Called to order at 1940ET.
Correspondence: Thank you for our participation in the hospital run.
Treasurer: nil
NET: 80M still working well.
Repeater: Paul put the new clock module into VE3ERX. It is set to UTC. Let Paul know how the time is doing. Running fast/slow/ok. It is set to announce at hh+55. If you want to check it try *0.
Echolink/IRLP: Still working well.
Website: Still working well. Had a couple of comments. A 'TRAILER' button has been added. You don't have to be logged in to view the info, just to comment.
ARES: nil.
Hamfests: Markham (York Regional) Hamfest. Nov. 1st. Well attended.
Contest Club: nil.
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more.
TRILLIUM Committee: Doug gave a report. Drew gave a report on our trip to visit VIA trailers in Bolton.
Worked on a mission statement for the club.
Motion by Rick. The Trillium Committee is charged to use the available information in the NBARC website preamble and the objectives of the constitution to formulate a mission statement for NBARC. Seconded by Butch. Carried.
Old Business: Hospital Run. Went well. No one got lost. Numbers were down.
Christmas Party. It will be a Tuesday night at Guido and Arlene's they are normally open on Thursdays. Dec 2, 9. Menu and cost similar to last year Paul will put a poll on the website. (Look under 'Recent posts') The poll will close November 23rd, 2014.
Elections: Chris gave an update on the by-laws and constitution re elections.
Motion by Doug. Make a slate of 6 (six) directors for election. Seconded by Butch. Carried.
Motion by Dan. January 14th, 2015 be the AGM for 2015. Seconded by Bill. Carried.
Motion by Chris. Election committee will submit a list of nominees for consideration. Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor at large. Any nominees must agree to let their name stand for election. Seconded by Doug. Carried.
Ballot will be by secret ballot.
Motion by Chris. Immediately following the election the directors will meet to determine the officers. Seconded by Butch. Carried.
In the new year we will be reviewing the by-laws and constitution.
Bill needs club sponsorship to attend the IMS-300 course. The club will sponsor him.
Adjourned 2145ET.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
The TRILLIUM Committee is having a meeting this evening Wednesday November 26th 2014 at 1900ET in the meeting room at Keelings Condo on Stockdale Rd.
The adgenda is as follows...
3. Letter format, samples, and possible contact lists for supporters
If you are interested drop out. We can always use extra help.
Bruce and I are having supper at Swiss Chalet about 1730ET
73éDrew VE3MAF
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SUMMARY OF TRILLIUM COMMITTEE MTG held November 26th at Keeling’s
Present were Bruce, Keeling, Drew, Doug, Bill G.(at IMS course), Rick(regrets sent)
Mission Statement - The club mission statement was discussed…everyone agreed it is excellent and includes all of the features that represent who we are, what we do, and our general goals….as posted on our club website for a number of years on the home page…. No changes needed.
The North Bay Amateur Radio Club (NBARC) is an incorporated non-profit organization whose objective is to promote Amateur Radio in the city and surrounding area, provide communications for local organizations, and when requested - to provide emergency communication. As well, it provides a place for like-minded people to get together to discuss the common topic.....amateur radio.
Registration – OTF is rebuilding their website and application procedures this winter, so have delayed all applications until the Spring…. This does fit our timelines anyway, so we will continue to develop the plan and make our contacts.
Name on the side of the trailer still questioned, and for possible magnetic car door signs was discussed…. NORTH BAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB COMMUNICATIONS was the most recent edit for any supporting signs, but we should double think the spacing of lettering, logos, and wording of the title on the trailer with regard to windows and doors planned. We will check out some local sign producers and screening to be done on the trailer for when we take possession. Continue to review that name for the next few weeks; you may find a fine tuning that makes more sense.
Membership – Discussion over the need for added membership and increased involvement by existing members…. Need to do outreach, regular ham licence preparation classes, advertising locally on radio and tv, etc…. do we have enough manpower to staff the new unit for the various events? … remains a concern! Should be part of our January meeting presentation and discussion with members about the application. Another reality check.
Letters of support – an intensive list was developed for possible connections to be made, with some individuals named to follow through in the next months. Sample letters will be developed in the next week to have available for us to use as guides.
Future meetings-to be determined, but will remain in e-mail contact for the public relations work that is pressing for these letters and contacts during January, February, and March.
ATTACHED…. PowerPoint file for the development of the ideas discussed.
The Trillium Committee November 26th Meeting Report [107] has been posted. Check under the 'TRAILER' tab for more.
73/Drew
We also need numbers of attendees. Please reply to this newsletter or send an
e-mail to mailto:ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88] and let us know how many are coming.
If you could respond with the number of attendees ASAP so we can pass along
Don't forget. This replaces our regularly scheduled monthly meeting. There
WILL NOT be a meeting December 10th. Our next regular meeting will be
Wednesday January 14th 2015.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC May 6th, 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday May 6th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay.
The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the usual reports we hope to have the trailer there. With the Trillium Foundation website still off line and then current Ontario monitary situation we have to look at possibly re-working our current trailer.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you there
73/Drew VE3MAF
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hoping everyone has a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year.
Our January meeting is next week, Wednesday January 9th at 1930ET at the OPP Comm Centre on Gormanville Rd. Doors open about 1915ET depending on dinner.
We are going to enjoy fine dining at Swiss Chalet on Algonquin at 1800ET. Come out and enjoy a nice dinner and a great eyeball.
If you want information on the Distracted Driving Legislation check out RAC segment on the website or follow the following link. The actual amended Ontario Regulation 366/09 can be found at
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_090366_e.htm./ [110]
You can print yourself a copy and carry it in your vehicle with you. There may even be a few copies at the meeting.
Hope to see you for dinner and if not at the meeting. If you got any new exciting toys for Christmas maybe bring them along and brag about them
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance: VA3SPT, VE3YO, VA3DLJ, VE3LOR, VE3YYB, VE3KAA, VA3CMX, VE3TGI, VE3XKB, VE3GMG, VA3PC, VE3AJB, VE3MAF, VA3JGH
Called to order by Bill 1930ET
Welcomed VE3AJB AL BOYD Northern Ontario Section Manager.
Correspondence: All covered later.
Treasurer: nil
New Hams/New Members: nil
Nets: 80M net still running well. Generally 8-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: All running normally (Clocks still drifting).
Echolink/IRLP: Still working normally.
Website: Minor interruption last week but otherwise running well.
ARES: Not much happening.
Hamfest: Al gave an update on the Northern Ontario Hamfest. Will be on this year at Garson Arena. Saturday September 14th, 2013. Durham Radio and Maple Leaf Communications will be there.
Contest Club: nil
RAC: Paul gave a report. Al gave a quick talk re section changes.
Events: LOTR. Tentatively August 10th, 2013. MS Walkathon. Patrick4Life. Mattawa Canoe Race. Run off the Grid. Triathlon. Possibly Winter Snowshoe Thing at Nature's Harmony.
Old Business: RAC insurance paid up. Just awaiting documents. Cleaned up repeater site in November. No critters present. Needs paint job in spring. Gerry suggested some more shelving. Bill VE3TGI getting a quote on a tent.
New Business: Bill to pick up 2 folding tables when on sale. Club equipment. What is surplus and what isn't. Declared surplus get rid of it. Doug will make a list re surplus equipment. It will be offered to club members first and then to the general amature community. watch the web site for the list. Doug demonstrated a program - G4FON a CW trainer.
Adjourned 2100ET Howard.
Presentation by Al VE3AJB on D-Star and digital transmission and the Manitoulin Island Club.VE3RMI is the club repeater. Nets Thursday 1930ET and Sunday 1000ET.
There were 6 hams for dinner at Swiss Chalet. It was a good meal and an enjoyable eyeball.
Our next meeting is February 13, 2013. Hope to see you there.
73/Drew
Just a quick note to welcome a new ham to the area. Rick Arbour VE3ATK passed the exam with honours. Welcome aboard Rick and well done. 73
NBARC EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR SALE
If wanted, please e-mail your interest naming the equipment and price
you agree to pay, to Doug VA3DLJ and Gerry VE3YO through va3dlj@gmail.com [65]
TS-930S TRANSCEIVER (STN.) $200.00
TS-820 TRANSCEIVER (STN) $100.00 (OBO)
TS-520 TRANSCEIVER (RX ONLY!) $75.00 (OBO)
AEA QT-1 ANTENNA TUNER plus manual $50.00
First come, first served.
These are being offered to NBARC members until our February 13, 2013 meeting. After that they will be offered to the general amateur community via the KWARC Swap Shop. http://www.kwarc.org/swapshop/index.htm [117]
Please - Reply to Doug VA3DLJ. va3dlj@gmail.com [65]
LCARC, RAC Affiliated Club to Host ARISS contact
2013-01-09
The Loyalist City Amateur Radio Club of Saint John, NB along with St. Rose Elementary School will host an ARISS contact on Thursday, Jan 17th at 1340 Z.
Greg D'Entremont, VE9GFI and Peter Campbell, VE9PTR lead this project with much support from the teachers and staff of the school, plus members of LCARC in setting up the equipment for the contact. Thanks also to ARISS mentor Wayne Harasimovitch, VE1WPH, for his usual support in preparation on this project.
Students have been selected, have their questions ready for Commander Hadfield and are excited to have this opportunity to talk to the International Space Station via Amateur Radio.
Live streaming video will be available at the following link from approximately 8 AM on Jan 17th: http://live.streamit.ca/?player=66 [118]
Stay tuned to LCARC web site: http://www.lcarc.ca/ [119] for any changes or updates.
Len Morgan, VE9MY
RAC Deputy Director - Atlantic Region
Just a quick note to remind you about the February 13th 2013 NBARC meeting in a week. Doors open about 1915ET. Meeting starts about 1930ET. The meeting is held at the OPP COMM Centre in the PCCNB Boardroom - 877 Gormanville Rd - North Bay. This is a secure building so if you arrive late you will have to buzz in. You have to sign in/out as well.
HAMEX in Brampton is coming up in March.
Dinner this week will be at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I will make a reservation for 8 in my name.
Come out and warm up after the last few weeks with some friendship.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC February 13, 2013 Meeting Report
In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3KAN, JOHN HIGGINS, VA3JGH, VE3ATK, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VE3MAA, VE3YUI, VA3BDR, VE3TGI, VA3WAC, VE3DLL, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VA3SPT, VE3XKB
Called to order by Bill at 1935ET
Correspondence: nil
Treasurer: we are ok.
New Hams: Rick VE3ATK
Nets: 80M net. Going well 8-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: Still running well. Released new software. Will update when the snow disappears. Echoklink/IRLP working well.
Website: Working well. Sign up and get all the info including news.
ARES: Grant Love sent note with dates of meetings. April 17, 2013 and October 16, 2013.
Hamfests: Ham-Ex March 23rd. Van going. 1-2 seats left. Let me know if you want to go. ve3maf@gmail.com [27]. Northern Ontario Hamfest September 14th 2013.
RAC: Paul gave a report. See the website for more.
EVENTS: LOTR Aug 10, 2013 tentative date. Still no confirmation. Run off the Grid. Sept 21 2013 (1 week later than previously noted).
Old Business: Bill purchased 2-5ft folding tables.
Spring clean-up of the repeater shack. Bill has paint.
Portable shelter. $499.00 white. Bill VE3WFR will pick up. VE3MAF/VA3CMX. Passed.
Equipment for sale. Rick taking some of it. The only piece of equipment left is the TS-520. IT IS RECEIVE ONLY! It is up for bids. Bids are by e-mail only and must be received by our March 13th 2013 meeting. Bid by e-mail to Doug va3dlj@gmail.com [65].
Field Day June 22/23 2013. Interest. Bill VE3TGI/Chris VA3CMX/Lori VE3LOR will organize. Will report at the March meeting. Incorporated so will have to file with RevCan.
New Business: nil
Our next meeting is March 13, 2013.
Adjourned 2030ET by VE3GMG.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC monthly meeting for March is next Wednesday March 13, 2013 1930ET at the OPP COMM Centre on Gormanville Rd. Doors open about 1915ET (depending on dinner).
There will be the usual updates. Don't forget about Ham-Ex in Brampton March 23rd.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Only in the Century Centre Plaza on Sheriff Ave. I will be making a reservation for 8 in my name.
Come out and enjoy.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
NBARC March 13, 2013 Meeting Report
In attendance: VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3TGI, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VA3DLJ, VE3ATK, VE3GMG, VE3KAN, VA3SPT, VA3CMX,
Called to order by Bill at 1935ET.
Correspondence: under events
New hams/members: nil
Nets: Sunday morning HF net. 8-10 check-ins. Going well.
Repeaters: All going well. Have done a software release. Paul waiting for the bugs to be found before installing.
Website: Still working well. Paul updated as many SK's as he could find. If you notice omissions and have as hard copy please let Paul know.
ARES: Just received an update to the North Bay Community Emergency plan. Checking for updates.
Hamfest: Ham-Ex March 23rd.
Dayton May long weekend.
Northern Ontario Hamfest in Garson September 14th.
RAC: Nothing major. Check the website for more.
Events: MS Walkathon. Unless there is a vast improvement we won't be attending.
SITP, we have received an official request. Drew/Bruce carried. Will assist.
Old Business: The shelter white Ev checked) has been purchased. Stored at my place at this time.
Keeling donated a shelter. Bill VE3TGI going to store.
Sale of equipment. Rick VE3ATK took all but the TS-520. TS-520 going to Jerry for $30.00.
Bill has both the 5 ft tables at his place.
Field Day June 22, 23 2013 1400ET-1400ET. Set up about 0900ET. Same site as last year. Some minor changes from last year. Chris and Lori as PR people. We need operators so please let us know you will be out. It will help planning. Ideas/comments etc drop Bill ve3tgi@gmail.com [128] Lori kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64] or Chris va3cmx@gmail.com [129] a line. More details to follow as they become available.
New Business: Bill VE3TGI mentioned looking for an identifying garment for the club. Vest with text in the $50-$60 range. Vest good for all seasons. Interest? Thoughts? More discussion next meeting.
Meeting adjourned 2030ET.
NBARC April 10, 2013 Meeting Report. In attendance: VE3GMG, VA3BDR, VA3SPT, VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3KAN, VA3DLJ, VE3MAF, VE3MAA, VE3LOR, VA3CMX, VE3TGI, Called to order by Bill at 1935ET. Correspondence: CANWARN Training 2013 May 31 2013. SITP much the same this year as last year. Treasurer: nil New hams/members: nil Repeaters: Still working on the real time clock board. Both repeaters have latest software. Need to paint the shed after the snow goes. Echolink and IRLP working well. Nets: 80M 8-12 check-ins. Website: Nothing new. ARES: Nothing new. Hamfests: Dayton in May. Bunch going. RAC: Paul gave a report. See the website for more. Events: Nothing new. New Business: List of equipment that has been donated from the estate of Les Fraser VE3ICL. Also have equipment from the estate of John Barry VE3HLX. Old Business: Vests. Gerry had a couple of samples. Looking at a blue reflective safety vest. Discussion followed. Deferred until next meeting. Will be looking at input. Field Day. Chris gave a report. Looking for participants. More on the website. Booked the site. To be confirmed we need a cheque. Motion to pay VE3LOR/VA3CMX. Suggestions/requests contact Bill or Chris or Lori. Adjourned 2030. Next meeting is May 8, 2013.
The NBARC April meeting is this coming Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 1930ET. It will be held at the OPP Comm Centre on Gormanville Rd. Doors open 1915ish ET depending on when we finish dinner. We have had some equipment donated. John Barry VE3HLX became SK in December 2011. Les Fraser VE3ICL became a SK in January 2013. More at the meeting. There will be the usual reports etc. Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8. Hope to see you there. 73 Drew VE3MAF
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. I have been advised that there is going to be something a little unusual at the meeting. Supposedly it is going to be a real sweet deal. Dinner this month will be at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. Come out before the meeting have a good time just chatting. It is amazing how many of the world's problems we can solve over dinner. Hope to see you there. 73/Drew VE3MAF
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. Dinner this week will be at Joey's. First person there grab a table for 8. The 50/50 draw will be for small bottles of Maple Syrup again this month. There are two bottles and will be drawn independently. Hope to see you there. 73/Drew VE3MAF
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.
Hamfest: Good trip to Dayton. Northern Ontario Hamfest. September 14 2013n in Garson.
FIELD Day: At the ski hill. Set-up Saturday morning. Tear Down Sunday afternoon. Watch the website for updated info.
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more.
Events: Patrick4Life. Good weather. Runners there were plenty. Flies there were few. See the website for more.
Field Day June 22, 23 2013.
Triathlon June 29 2013.
LOTR Aug 10, 2031
Mattawa Canoe Race, July 27 2013
SITP August long weekend 2013.
Old Business: VE3ICL equipment. Most of the equipment was distributed. A list of what remains will be coming out shortly. Those hams that bid on equipment and did not pick it up please make arrangements to pay for and pick up the equipment by Field Day, June 21/22 2013 or it will go back on the open market. ve3nbc@ciinet.org [140].
New Business: nil
Adjourned 2012.
In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3XKB, VE3KAN, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3LOR, VE3YO, VA3SPT, VE3YUI
Called to order by Bill at 1945ET.
Treasurer: nil
Correspondence: Received a cheque from Kiwanis and Mattawa Canoe Race.
Repeaters: Paul gave a report on the loss of the IRLP/Echolink and I-gate. All working well now. Has a power supply for VE3NFM-15. Will repair when able.
Nets: 80M All going well.
ARES: CEMPC Meeting in October. Trailer back at my place.
Contest Club: One of the towers collapsed in a wind storm. Has been taken down.
Events: Triathlon. All went well.
Mattawa Canoe Race. Weather was good and all went well.
Lost in The Rocks and Trees. Good weather. No problems.
Field Day. Went well. Be good to have more bodies next year. It is lotsa fun and the food is great.
Northern Ontario Hamfest September 14th Garson. My van has a couple of spare seats.
Run off the Grid September 21st in Mattawa. Could use a few more volunteers. If you are coming bring a mess kit. The food is great.
Hospital Walk/Run October 20th.
York Regional Hamfest November 2nd. My van will be going. More later on free seats.
Christmas Party. We are looking for a new dining spot. Any and all suggestions are welcome. We do need enough time to look into them so please don't wait too long. The cost will depend upon the location.
Old Business: Vests. Bill brought vests. Bill will bring lettering to next meeting. He can get more vests if required. $15.00 per vest plus the cost of lettering.
New Business: Paul gave a RAC Report. Rac wants insurance paid by October 31st. Otherwise there is a $100.00 surcharge. Paul moved Our membership year run from September 1st until August 31st. and for 2014 RAC members membership is $10.00 and non RAC members membership is $20.00 Seconded by Lori. Carried.
RAC SET: October 5th. Looking to participate. Await updates.
Trailer ownership will be updated.
Adjourned at 2105ET
Paul gave a demonstration of digital modes. He is planning on having his portable set-up working at Field Day next year.
73/Drew VE3MAF
I hope you all had a good summer. Yes it was a bit cool and wet at times but it kept the forest fire rating low AND my well didn't run dry. The little things in life.
Out September 2013 meeting will be held next Wednesday September 11, 2013 starting at 1930ET. There is a NEW location. The OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. Continue up Gormanville Rd. past the drive we used to use and the big silver building towards the hill and turn right into the next driveway just before you start up the hill. Doors will be open about 1915ET as usual.
Bill VA3SPT has 12 vests on order. He is hoping to have them at the meeting. $15.00 per for members.
The Northern Ontario Hamfest is Saturday September 14, 2013 in Garson. The club has booked a table (thanks Gerry). We will need a couple of people to help staff it. If you wish to use the NBARC table to sell stuff 10% of your sales goes to the club. Also, please be reasonably available in case there are questions about your equipment and leave specific information and instructions. Go to http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/northern-ontario-hamfest-0 [145] for more info and to review their flyer.
The Run Off The Grid is Saturday September 21, 2013 at Nature's Harmony in Mattawa. Start is about 0800ET. We have 4 volunteers so far. A few more are required. Please sign up on the web site. It makes planning a lot easier.
You might have noticed that the Echolink/IRLP link and the I-Gate are U/S. Paul is aware of it and will get it fixed up when able.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First one there get a table for 8. If more show up we should be able to fit them in.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The Northern Ontario Hamfest is this coming Saturday September 14, 2013 in Garson. I am driving and have 2 free seats if you want to come. Meet out the front of Northgate Square under the sign. Leaving at 0730ET. Will stop at Timmys for coffee etc. The club has a table and if you have stuff to sell you can use the club table. 10% of sales to the club please.
73/Drew VE3MAF
nbarc@ciinet.org [148]
Our October 2013 meeting will be held next Wednesday October 9th, 2013 starting at 1930ET. If you weren't there last month we are at the NEW location. The OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. Continue up Gormanville Rd. past the drive we used to use and the big silver building towards the hill and turn right into the next driveway just before you start up the hill. Doors will be open about 1915ET as usual.
There will be reports on The Northern Ontario Hamfest, and The Run off the Grid.
Bill will be displaying his possible wording fot the vests. Gerry will also be shouwin his take on teh vest wording. Bill will have vests at the meeting. $15.00 per vest for club members.
The York regional Hamfest is November 2nd 2013. I will be going. Not sure how many seats will be available yet.
We are looking for a new venue for our Christmas Dinner this year. All suggestions are welcome. We need to start making plans.
Dinner this month will be Joey's Only at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
NBARC October 9, 2013 Meeting Report.
In attendance : VA3BDR VE3XKB VA3SK VA3DLJ VE3CEA VE3YO VE3KAN VE3GMG VA3PC VE3ATK VE3MAA VE3MAF VA3SPT VA3CMX
There were 10 for dinner at Joey's.
Called to order at 1940ET by Bill.
Correspondence: CNIB request for donations. Donate $100. Drew/Chris passed.
Treasurer: We are fluid. Dues are due as of September. $10.00 for RAC members and $20.00 for non RAC members this year. RAC dues and insurance are due October 31st. Paul will put out a renewal reminder.
New hams/members: OX3XR Peter was at dinner. Have several people interested in ham licence. If you know of anyone invite them to a meeting or coffee etc.
Nets: 80M net. Going well. Generally 6-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: Working well. Time is still drifting. Paul is working on the problem.
Echolink/IRLP/I-Gate: Computer was broken while Paul was in Thunder Bay. Has put in a new motherboard. Appears to be working well now.
Website: Working well. Lots of information available.
ARES: Nothing new. SET October 26th 2013 scenario available.
Contest Club: Ken gave a report. Lost a 70ft tower in a windstorm. Replacing the Explorer antenna. Still going strong. Looking at CQ world wide the end of the month.
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more.
Events: ROTG: Went well. Was a bit wet. LOTSA FUN!!
Hospital Walk/Run October 20th 2013 at the Regional health centre. Start at 0845ET at the cell tower and about a half day long. There are five separate events. We will be there for health and safety. Need at least 8 and better to have 10 hams. Bill will be sending around more info.
York regional Hamfest. My van is going. Room for 1 more possibly 2.
Old Business: ARES SET. October 26th 2013. We are going to work it but keep it small. Could use a couple of more volunteers. More to follow from Chris.
Christmas Dinner. Bill will check out The Rose Garden. Are there any other suggestions? If so please let Bill know. Dates are a choice of December 5, 12, 19th. These are Thursdays. Paul will be putting a poll on the website.
Gerry handed in income from sales at the Northern Ontario Hamfest. $200.00. Very small list left. Going to hold the hamfest again in two years.
VESTS. Bill demonstrated lettering. Will look for reflective material. Gerry also demonstrated lettering. Bill still has vests at $15.00 each. Deferred til next meeting.
New Business: OX3XR Peter. In town on aviation business. He is from NUUK Greenland. 64.10N05145W. Due east of Iqaluit Nunavut.
Adjourned at 2110.
The next meeting is November 13th 2013
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance: VA3BDR, VE3GMG, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VE3KAN, VE3MAA, John Higgins, VE3XKB, VA3WAC, VE3ATK, VE3LOR, VE3TGI, VA3CMX, VE3MAF, VA3PC, VA3SPT, VA3JGH
Called to order at 1940ET.
Correspondence: Run off the Grid (ROTG) September 20 2014.
Treasurer: Still waiting cheques.
New Hams/Members: nil
Nets: 80M net still going well.
Repeaters: Still running well. Still waiting on time cards.
Echolink/IRLP/APRS: Still running well. Still need a power supply on VE3NFM-15.
Website: www.ve3nbc.ca [20]. Still running well. Be sure to check in and keep up to date.
ARES: CEMPC meeting Oct 16, 2013. No one was able to attend.
Hamfest: York Regional. Good hamfest. Lotsa fun.
RAC: Paul gave a report. More on the website.
Events: Hospital Walk/Run. Went well. Concentrated on the trail run this year. Our presence is appreciated. Could have used a few more operators.
Old Business: Vests. $15.00 each. Different lettering was shown. Lettering is $5.00 each.
Christmas Party. The location is not set yet. Lori will check out Guido and Arlene's on Trout Lake Rd. Date. December 12th 2013. Donations will be taken for the North Bay Santa Fund. Stay tuned for updates.
Field Day. Bill Gibson brought in map showing contact areas. It was very interesting and informative.
New Business: Voice announcement for the meetings on the repeater. Paul will work on it.
Adjourned at 2025ET
The NBARC November meeting is this coming Wednesday November 13th 2013 at 1930ET at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15]
The major topic of intertest is where and when the Christmas Party is going to be. We are looking for a new venue this year. If you have any suggestions please bring them and we will check them out. The party dates this year are Thursday December 5th, 12th, or 19th. Head over to http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/christmas-party-date [157] and vote for your favourite date. We will be accepting donations for the North Bay Santa Fund unless anyone has another suggestion.
The York Hamfest was Saturday November 2nd and a number of us attended. There will be a short report.
The Hospital Walk/Run was held October 19th. There will be a report.
Bill will have a sample of the lettering for the vests. I believe he has some left. If not he can get more. $15.00 per vest for club members.
Dinner this month will be at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I will be making a reservation if possible.
If there is anything I have missed please let me know and I'll send it around.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The York Hamfest is this coming Saturday November 2, 2013 at the Newmarket Community Centre. Gerry, Bruce Keeling and I are going. There is 1 possibly 2 spots left in the van. We will be leaving from Timmy's at Lakeshore and Marshall at 0500ET. There is a hamfest group lunch at the Swiss Chalet in Newmarket. We should be back in the Bay about 1600ET at the latest. Either drop me a line ve3maf@gmail.com [27] or meet us at Timmy's.
For more info....
http://www.ontars.com/Special%20Events/york2013/index.html [160]
73/Drew VE3MAF
The Christmas Party was a success. There were (as close a I could count) 30 in attendance. The food was served buffet style and there was lots for seconds. It was very good. Thanks to Guido and Arlene's.
There were 3 draws. Rick VE3ATK supplied 2 bottles of Maple syrup and a basket which included pancake mix and maple syrup etc. Thanks Rick. They were greatly appreciated.
We collected $328.00 for the Santa fund. As far as my memory goes (and that isn't too far) that is a record. Bill will correct me if I am wrong.
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Safe and Happy New Year. Please take care if you are travelling. We want to talk to you, not read about you.
Our January meeting is just over 3 weeks away, Wednesday January 8, 2014. Make arrangements to attend. Feel free to bring along those special Christmas gifts you could 'Show and Tell'.
73/Drew VE3AMF
Just so there is NO confusion....
Cost $16.95 + taxes (of course). Tip extra.
As for the meal.....
Arlene and Guido will be cooking pasta with meatballs AND EITHER chicken cutlets or oven-roasted chicken. We need to let them know which chicken to cook. This will be decided on December 9 by whatever the majority has chosen. Get your vote in now.
Again. Either reply to this newsletter or drop a line to nbarc@ciinet.org [148] with how many in your party and which chicken you prefer.
If you have already replied there is no need to reply again.
73/Drew
The details have been finalized. Thursday December 12th 2013 at Guido and Arlene's 2195 Trout Lake, North Bay, the corner of Trout Lake Road and the by-pass. As well as the parking out front, there is parking on the side and the back of the building. Meet and greet at 1800ET. Dinner at 1830ET. Because they are not normally opened for supper, we would be the only people there.
The meal is; $16.95 Tip would be extra.
Pasta, meatballs, AND chicken (either cutlet or oven-roasted we have to know in advance) vegetables, oven-roasted potato, salad, dessert (Nova Scotia cake) served with whipped cream, tea or coffee.
We also need numbers of attendees. Please reply to this newsletter or send an e-mail to nbarc@ciinet.org [148] and let us know how many are coming and whether you prefer chicken cutlet OR oven roasted chicken with your pasta.
If you could respond with the number of attendees and your choice of chicken (EITHER cutlet OR oven roasted, decided by the majority) by Monday December 9th 2013 so we can pass along the info in a timely manner.
Just think....." Good deal or what! Pasta and meatballs, chicken, veggies, potatoes, salad, dessert, coffee/tea. Mmm good! Lori "
We will be collecting for the Santa Fund again this year.
Don't forget. This replaces our regularly scheduled monthly meeting. There WILL NOT be a meeting December 11th. Our next regular meeting will be Wednesday January 8th 2014.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
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. Northern Ontario Hamfest September 14th 2013.Contest Club: Nothing newRAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more info.Events: Patrick4Life June 9th 2013. Held at Lee Park. Will be looking for 8 volunteers. LOTR to be held August 10th 2013. CANWARN is May 31st 2013. Check the website for more info.Old Business: Les Fraser's VE3ICL equipment list. Will be offered to paid up club members until the end of the June meeting. At that time it will be offered to the general amateur community at regular price via swap shops and hamfests. Submit requests vie e-mail ve3nbc@ciinet.org [140]. If there are multiple requests for equipment that cannot be resolved a draw will be made. The list will be sent to club members via the website.FIELD DAY We have paid our fee. More info at the next meeting. Sign up and come out or just drop out. It is lotsa fun. New Business: nilAdjourned 2015ET.73/Drew VE3MAF
Just a quick reminder about the NBARC meeting tomorrow Wednesday November 13, 2013 at 1930ET at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15]
Dinner is at Boston Pizza. I made a reservation in my name for 8.
I am sorry to report Ted Simola VE3DXG is a SK. For more details check http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/20131107-ve3dxg-ted-simola-sk [173]
We will be deciding upon the Christmas Party. We are looking for a new venue this year. If you have any suggestions please bring them and we will check them out. The party dates this year are Thursday December 5th, 12th, or 19th. Head over to http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/christmas-party-date [174] and vote for your favourite date. We will be accepting donations for the North Bay Santa Fund unless anyone has another suggestion.
See you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
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 meeting was called to order 1940ET Wednesday January 11th 2012 by Bill VA3SPT.
In attendance were; VA3BDR, VE3XKB, VE3MAA, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VE3GMG, VE3YO, VE3ELD, VE3KAN, VE3MAF, VA3SPT, VA3CMX.
Correspondence. Parks and Rec re advertising in their handbook. Too expensive.
Nature's Harmony re The Run off the Grid.
New Hams/Members. nil
Repeaters. Both repeaters are functioning well. The real time clock software isn't as accurate as it should be. The programmer is looking into it.
2MTR net. There isn't much activity right at the moment so we are dropping the formal controlled net for the time being. If you are around a radio 0700-0800ET Mondays give a shout out and see who is going to work.
80MTR net. Stil functioning well. Paul VA3PC isn't travelling as much so has resumed net control most of the time. Do check in and enjoy the conversation. It is a very informal net. 3.768KHz 0900ET Sundays.
Treasurer. 2011 balance $3390
ARES. CEMPC Meeting Jan 19th. Evelyn VE3MAA keeps the trailer basically accessible in so much as the snow allows. Doug VA3DLJ is updating ARES checklists and call out lists etc. Broadcasting AMBER ALERT was discussed. UPDATE your ARES info on the website ciinet.org/ares . Discussion about amateur radio preparedness followed.
Hamfest. March 24th HAM-EX Brampton. A bunch of are going. September 15th Northern Ontario Hamfest.
Courses. None
RAC Paul updated us. All info posted on the website.
Events. Bill handed out Hospital Walk/Run water bottles. Run Off the Grid is Sept 29th 2012. VE3MAF/VA3PC (moved/seconded)We will do it. 8-10 volunteers are required. We do have lots of notice so put it on your calendar. More to come.
RAC Insurance has been paid. They cashed our cheque but as of yet we haven't received confirmation.
Old Business. ve3nbc.ca is the NBARC domain name for the next ten years.
New Business. Nil
Adjourned by VE3GMG 2110ET
Our next meeting is February 8th 2012. Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC February meeting was held Wednesday February 8th 2012 in the OPP COMM Centre. It was called to order at 1930ET by Bill.
In attendance were: VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3XKB, VE3MAA, VE3YO, VA3DLJ, VE3MAF, VE3PUP, VE3GMG, VE3YUI, VA3SPT, VE3TGI, VA3JGH, VA3CMX
Correspondence: RAC insurance coverage paperwork was received.
Treasurer: No change.
New Hams: Nil
2mtr net: Nothing happening.
80mtr net: Sundays 0900ET 3.768MHz. Averaging 6-8 check ins. Band has been poor recently due sunspots.
Repeaters: Still working normally. Paul is working on the time keeping software. IRLP/Echolink working well.
Website: www.ve3nbc.ca [20]. e-mail nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] It is running well.
ARES: Nothing new. Paul attended the CEMPC meeting. Next meeting April 19th 2012. Our MCOMM Manual has been updated and posted on the web site. Please review it. Doug va3dlj@gmail.com [65] would appreciate comments.
Hamfests: Brampton March 24th 2012. There is at least one van going.
Contest Club: No updates.
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website.
Events: Check the web site events calendar for the most up to date info.
1) Field Day June 23/24. If there is enough interest we are looking to run field day. Need about 6-8 people and a commitment to operate. This is a fun event but does take preparation to set up. At least 3-4 people must remain overnight if the equipment is going to stay set-up. It makes for a fun group event and associated BBQ and chilly are great. Vote on doing it next meeting but we need committed people. If you are willing to participate let us know at nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] .
2) The MS Walkathon is May 27th.
3)Summer in the Park (SITP) is the Aug long weekend. AUG 3/4/5. We will be doing it. Will need volunteers. Stay tuned.
Old Business: nil
New Business: Doug mentioned 80mtr is poor but 40mtr doing well.
Adjourned 2025ET VE3GMG
Our next meeting is March 14th 2012.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were: VA3BDR, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VE3YO, VE3KAN, VE3PME, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3LOR, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3TGI, VE3KAA, VE3YUI, VA3SPT, VA3JGH, John Higgins
Called to order at 1940ET by Bill VA3SPT.
Correspondence: An e-mail via the website from Cleary Mountain Middle School in VA. They had discovered our website and used it as a resource. They also gave us a link they thought might be useful. Paul has put the link on the website and responded to the class.
New Hams: John Higgins has returned from out west.
Nets: 2M net nothing. 80M net. Light last weekend but usually 8-12. Propagation was poor. Solar weather has been bad.
Repeaters: All running normally. Real time clock is still not working. The developer is still working on it. ECHOLINK/IRLP all working well.
Website: Still running well.
ARES: Trailer is reasonably free of snow.
HAMFESTS: HAM-Ex in Brampton is March 24th. We are going to use 145.150(S) or 446.175(S) as working frequencies. At this point in time there are 2 spare seats. If you want to come let me know so we can ensure a seat. We leave the THD Marshall Park and Lakeshore around 0500ET and should be home late afternoon.
Contest Club: No News.
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more. The Ontario restructuring is going to require some tweaking.
Events: The events list has been updated on the website. The next few are; The MS Walk May 27th; Patrick4Life June 10th; and Field Day June 23/24. Doug VA3DLJ is doing most of the set-up for Field Day. Watch for his bulletins. As with all events we need volunteers. Please sign up early and make life easier for the organizers.
Old Business: Nothing new on the Hands Free legislation. Still awaiting government response.
New Business: CANWARN Training May 31 2012 at the public library. Stay tuned.
Adjourned 2015/VE3GMG
There was a presentation on Field Day by Doug VA3DLJ.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Called to order at 1935ET
In attendance were: VA3BDR, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VE3YO, VE3KAN, VE3GMG, VE3LOR, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VA3SPT, VE3XKB, VA3CMX, VE3KAN, VE3TGI, VA3WAC
Correspondence: under new/old business.
Treasurer: nothing new
New hams/members: nil
Repeaters: All running well. Real Time Clock module is still being worked on. ECHOLINK/IRLP working well
2mt net. Nothing new. 80mt net still running well.
ARES: We are part of Capital region. Still looking at altering the boundrys to ones that make more sense. There is a meeting in Ottawa April 28th.
Hamfests: Smith Falls May 12th.
RAC: Paul gave report. See the website http://www.ve3nbc.ca [20] for more. Nothing new on an exemption from teh cell phone law yet. Still being worked on.
Contest Club: Nothing new
Events: SITP Nothing really new.
CANWARN May 31st Public Library. This is a very good event and you can learn a lot about severe weather. Let Geoff Coulson know if you are coming so he can arrange enough seating.
MS walk May 27th.
June 10th Patrick4Life.
Check the website http://www.ve3nbc.ca [20]. for updates
Old Business: Field Day. Doug and Bill have a meeting Wednesday April 18th. with the Conservation Authority to firm up location details. Sign up on the website http://www.ve3nbc.ca [20]. The more the merrier. Come out for the whole thing or a couple of hours. This is a lot of fun and you might even learn something.
New Business: Keeling having garage sale Saturday April 14th.
Adjourned 2035.
Next meeting May 9th 2012.
NBARC May 2012 meeting. May 9 2012.
Present were; VE3NLH, VA3BDR, VA3DLJ, VA3PC, VE3XKB, VE3KAN, VE3YO, VA3JGH, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VE3MAA, VA3SPT, VE3TGI, VE3KAA,
Called to order at 1935ET
Correspondence; Jay VE3SWS is looking for a tri-band or 20M mono band antenna. The request is on the website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] under CLASSIFIED ADS/WANTS for more info. Other correspondence later as it pertains to other business.
Treasurer; Lotsa money in bank and lotsa cash.
New hams/Members; nil
Nets. Monday morning nil. Sunday morning still going strong 0900ET 3.768 Mhz.
Repeaters; Working well. Released updated clock software but Paul hasn't had a chance to update the controllers yet..
Echolink/IRLP working well.
Website running normally. Check it out. www.ve3nbc.ca [20] .
ARES; Doug gave a short report of CEMPC meeting. He also gave a quick report at the CEMPC meeting about amateur radio and Field Day. June 20th there will be an Ontario power grid test.
Hamfests; Northern Ontario Hamfest September 15th 2012.
Contest club; Nil
RAC; Paul gave a report. We have a TENTATIVE 5 year extension for hams on the cell phone bill. It is still out for comments til May 30th. Should know more by the fall. RAC is still working on a permanent exemption. Check the website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] .
Events; MS Walkathon. Nothing recent. 0800ET May 27th. Rotary Shelter by the old chief. Need a couple more volunteers.
Patrick4Life. June 10th 0800ET. More to follow. Need 4-5 more volunteers.
Field day. June 23rd/24th. VA3DLJ gave a report. We are still looking at the top of the ski hill off Janey St. Keep watch on the website wwww.ve3nbc.ca [20] as Doug will be posting more in the future. We have 9 participants at this time. Feel free to come out and play. It is a lot of fun and a great way to play with HF. On the website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] under FORUMS/OPERATING you will find a Field Day 2012 for comments and questions. We will be finalizing at the June Meeting.
Mattawa Canoe Race. July 28th We will be there.
Canwarn training May 31th at the North Bay Library.
Check the website under EVENTS for the complete list.
Old Business; Nil
New Business; Nil
Adjourned at 2035
Next meeting June 13th 2012.
Doug gave an ARES presentation on Emergency Preparedness. Check the website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] for more.
Paul gave a presentation on WSPR.
With apologies to Lori VE3LOR.. I forgot she won a Weather Radio as well. We did quite well in the winning arena.
73/Drew VE3MAF
CANWARN Training was held Thursday May 31 2012 at the North Bay Public Library. There was a good turnout. I didn't count but there were about 12 or 13 NBARC members. If we didn't outnumber the other participants we came close. Peter Kimbell from Environment Canada gave a good talk. Peter had a draw for a number of weather radios and two NBARC members Chris and Evelyn each won a weather radio. Coffee and doughnuts were provided and appreciated. It is aa good event and you can actually learn something.
Don't forget Patrick4Life in a week Sunday June 10th. If you are able to help sign up.
Our next meeting is a week Wednesday June 13th. It is the last meeting before the summer and Doug will have mostly finalized Field Day Plans.
73 Drew VE3MAF
NBARC June 13th 2012 meeting report.
Attendance: VE3TGI, VE3GMG, VE3YYB, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VA3BDR, VE3SWS, VE3LOR, VE3KAN, VE3YO, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3XKB, VE3KAA, VA3CMX, VA3SPT
Called to order 1940ET by Bill VA3SPT.
Correspondence: Lost in the Rocks and Trees. Nick Green dropped of a cheque for $500.00 to cover the last few years.
North Bay Mattawa Conservation requesting assistance with the Mattawa Canoe Race again this year.
Mike Burke from the Triathalon requesting our help again this year.
Treasurer: $20.00 dues
NETS: 2M still nil. 80M light last week due to Patrick4Life.
Repeaters: Still working as expected. Time still wrong. Paul will be resetting the time generator and then be looking for reports as to how far off it is. There is a problem with a few of the boards. ECHOLINK/IRLP working well.
Website: Working well. www.ve3nbc.ca [20] .
Contest club: Nothing new.
RAC: Not much new. Canada Day Contest July 1st. This is a low pressure. Have fun. Check the website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] for more.
ARES: Nil.
Events: MS Walkathon. Lori gave a report. It was highly disorganized. Will have to look seriously at doing it again next year due to liability concerns.
CANWARN training. Went well.
Patrick4Life. Bill gave a report. They changed route and left old route on the website. There were a few glitches but overall it went well with no major issues. Bill is looking for suggestions to improve the event. If you have any send him an e-mail silver@ontera.net [43] with your suggestions/comments.
Triathlon. July 1st. Still need volunteers.
LOTR (Lost in the Rocks and Trees) July 14th. Still need volunteers. Any suggestions for improvement send Bill an e-mail silver@ontera.net [43] .
Mattawa Canoe Race. July 28th. Still need volunteers.
SITP (Summet in the Park). August 3rd 4th 5th (long weekend). Basically the same as last year. Concerts will be on the downtown side of the tracks. Still need a police check. Let Paul know so he can get you a voucher for the police check.
Run off the grid. Sept 29th.
Old Business: Nil
New Business: Donation $100.00 to Canadian Diabetes Society in memory of Norm Richardson VE3NLH.
Adjourned at 2045ET
There was a Field Day presentation. We will be donating $100.00 to the Mattawa Conservation Educational fund. Doug will be sending around more info. Keep a watch on the website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] for updates.
This was out last meeting for the summer. The next meeting will be September 12th 2012.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer. Remember we have a number of big events and need volunteers. Come out and have fun. I will be sending out updates every now and then.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC Meeting September 12, 2012
Members Present: VA3BDR, VE3XKB, VE3MF, VE3YO, VE3GMG, VA3DLJ, VE3LOR, VE3MAA, VA3PC, VE3TGI, VE3MAF, VA3SPT, VA3WAC, VA3CMX
Called to order by Bill at 1935ET
Treasurer report. Net $3681.78. Mattawa Canoe Race $150.00
Correspondence: Mattawa River Canoe Race thank you. E-mail from Judy Fraser. Donating equipment to club. Note from Revenue Canada. We don't owe any $$.
New hams/members: Nil
Nets: 80mtr about the same.
Repeaters: Still working as they should. The time is still drifting. Still working on a fix.
Echolink/IRLP: Still working well.
Website: Still working well. The poll for the Christmas Party Dinner is on the website. Log in and pick a date. Please use the website to sign up for events. It makes it much easier on the coordinators.
ARES: Back at my place.
Hamfest: York Regional November 3, 2012. There are a few of us going. There may be a seat available.
Contest Club: Nil
RAC: Paul gave a report. Check the website for more.
Events: Field Day. Doug gave a short report.
ARES SET October 13,14 2012. We are going to participate. We need participants. Sign up on the web site.
CANADA DAY CONTEST: Paul was mobile on his way to the east coast and worked a number of stations with Wanda logging.
Triathlon: Went well. Weather was good and good number of volunteers.
LOTR: Went well. Only lost one person then they were found. Looking at getting a pop up shelter. Bill VE3TGI to research.
Mattawa Canoe Race: Went well is spite of radio problems.
SITP: Was fine. No real problems. Weather cancelled the concert Saturday night.
Run off the Grid: September 29th 2012. 0800ET – 1600ET. Need volunteers. Please sign up on the web site.
Hospital Run: Sunday October 14th, 2012. Need volunteers. Please sign up on the web site.
Old Business: Nil.
New Business: Keeling donated 10x10 shelter.
The next meeting is Wednesday October 10th, 2012. I will be enjoying myself at the cottage on georgian Bay so won't be attending. Someone else will have to play scribe.
Adjourned 2115 by Howard.
Well October is here and the weather is telling us that. Right at the moment I am at the cottage and it is blowing, cool, and damp.
The October meeting will be held Wednesday October 10th 2012 at 1930ET at the OPP COMM Centre on Gormanville Rd. The doors open at 1915ET and are locked after the meeting starts. Bill VE3TGI will unlock the doors as Paul VA3PC will be away due work.
Chris VA3CMX will give a report on Nature's Harmony Run off the Grid. It was a great event although we could have used one and better still two more volunteers. It is well run and the meal afterwards is great. There were 4 types of salad, great goulash, corn on the cob and buns. We must remember, next year, to bring our own knives, forks and plates as they use as little disposable stuff as possible. Next years run is Saturday September 28th 2013. Jen and Tzach REALLY appreciate our help.
A poll for the best date for the Christmas Party is on the website
http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/what-date-2012-christmas-get-together [179]
Yes I know it seems early to be thinking about Christmas but rooms need to be booked early. The last few
parties have been held a King's Buffet and seemed to work well. If you go home hungry it is your fault. We are always open to other suggestions.
There will be discussion about the SET October 13th.
The Hospital Run is October 14th.
November 3rd (28 days from now) is the York Regional Hamfest. VA3BDR, VE3GMG and I are going with 2 possibles. There may be a spare seat or two in the van. Let me know if you would like to come and I'll put you on the list. Stay tuned for more info as I get it.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Only at 1800ET. So far VA3DLJ VE3YO, and VA3BDR will be there. I will be at the cottage. Someone will have to play scribe and post the meeting report to the website.
Stay tuned for updates.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC meeting November 14, 2012.***********************************************************************************************NBARC CHRISTMAS PARTY THURSDAY DECEMBER 6TH 2012 1800ET at KING'S BUFFET CENTURY CENTRE PLAZA.***********************************************************************************************In attendance: VA3JGH. VE3TGI VA3CMX VE3XKB VE3GMG VA3PC VA3BDR VE3YO VE3MAF VE3MAA VE3LOR VA3DLJ VA3SPT John Higgins GUEST Rod Hillman VE3NXMCalled to order at 1935ET. Correspondence: Nature's Harmony. T-shirts ordered. VE3AJB Al Boyd Section manager for Ontario North got award for long standing to the community. Treasurer: Nil Dues are now due. $20.00 for RAC members. $30.00 for NON RAC members. The difference is due to the difference in the premium charged for the RAC insurance RAC members vs non-members. Bruce VA3BDR will accept ALL donations.New Members: VE3NXMNets: 2M net no longer operating. Will be removed from the website. 80M net 8-10 check-ins on a regular basis. Propagation not bad.Repeaters: Clocks still drifting. Both repeaters working well. Little noise on VE3NFM probably due to the antenna change. VE3NFM building is good but needs painting. Echolink/IRLP working well.Website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] working well.ARES: Doug and Paul attended latest CEMPC meeting. A report was given.Hamfest: York Hamfest all had a good time. Crowds were good. RAC: Paul gave a report. See the website for more. RAC Insurance is due shortly.Events: Nil for the rest of the year. When planning to attend events please sign up on the website as it gives the event organizers a leg up when planning an event.Old Business: Christmas Party. Thursday December 6th 1800ET meet and greet. 1830ET dinner. Donations to the Santa Fund. Kings Buffet Century Centre Plaza. Bill VE3TGI checked on tents. E-ZUP express 2 model. Drew is going to check another possible source.Still working on a club logo for using on crests etc. More at the January meeting.New Business: NilAdourned 2035ET VE3GMGPaul gave a demonstration of the club website.73/Drew VE3MAF
Thursday December 6th was the NBARC Christmas Party. It was held at King's Buffet. We gathered at 1800ET and dining started about 1830ET. There were between 22 and 24 hams, spouses, kids and guests. We all had a great time.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year.
Speaking of the new year the NBARC January meeting (the first meeting of 2013) will be held Wednesday January 9th, 2013 at the OPP COMM Centre on Gormanvile Rd at 1930ET. Doors open about 1915ET depending on when we finish dinner. Stand by for the location of dinner in the next reminder.
Don't forget that our website www.ve3nbc.ca [20] has all sorts of info on it.
73/Drew VE3MAF
We collected $269.00 for the 2012 North bay Santa Fund. I believe, and Bill can correct me as required, that is better than last year and possibly the most we have collected.
have a GREAT Christmas.
Mark January 9th 2013 on your calendar as it is our next meeting.
73/Drew VE3MAF
I have just received word that there are going to be a couple of surprise gifts to be raffled off at the Christmas Party. The suggestion was made that if you had anything that you don't need and could be raffled off bring it. We are collecting for the Santa fund and any extra is always appreciated.
So far we have about 17 or 18 people coming. We need at least 25 for the dinner as quoted. We had 24 coming when asked at the November meeting. We have had a few people who were NOT at the meeting indicate they were coming. Where are the rest of you? Please let us know soon so we can pass it along. How many are in your party and your chicken request (cutlet or roasted. Majority rules).
If you have already let us know THANKS. You have been counted.
If you are planning on coming and HAVE NOT let us know, reply to this newsletter or send a note to nbarc@ciinet.org [148].
Thanks
73/Drew VE3MAF
The January 2011 NBARC meeting was called to order about 1940ET. In attendance were (apologies to anyone I missed) VE3MAA, VE3YO, VA3DLJ, KD8LWV, VE3GMG, VE3YYB, VE3XKB, VE3NLH, VE3CTT, VA3CMX, VA3PC, VA3BDR, VE3KAN, VE3YUI, VA3WAC, VE3KAA, VA3SPT.
Correspondance. We received the annual letter from the city with rates to insert an add in the Parks & Rec Guide. Still too expensive.
Treasurer Report. $2960.00 in the bank and $239.50 in petty cash. Dues are $20.00.
NETS. 2mtr net runs 0700ET-0800ET on Mondays with Dave VE3GTM at the helm. Use VE3ERX as VE3NFM is still off the air. Give Dave a quick check-in. 80mrt net runs 0900ET til check-ins run out Sundays on 3.768MHz. Paul has about 6-8 check-ins during the winter but is always looking for more.
Repeaters. VE3NFM is still off the air. Paul has cleaned it up and is going to be re-installing it when he gets a chance. In an attempt to reduce some of the interference he is going to be installing a multi-coupler duplexer. Spectrum's new tower is going to be erected at the site sometime this year. We should then get some better coverage as the antenna should be higher. VE3ERX has been working well. The Real Time Clock has been installed but Paul is awaiting a software upgrade to make it even better. Echolink/IRLP are working well.
WEBSITE. We were starting to get more requests to register that were initiated by spam bots. Paul manually authorizes all registration requests so these were caught early. In an effort to stop this Paul adjusted the spam filters. They worked so well NOBODY could register even those that really wanted to. He has since fixed the fix. If you have been trying to register and being rejected or know someone else trying try again. If that still doesn't work send Paul a note to va3pc@ciinet.org [44] and he'll help.
ARES. Nothing new.
Hamfests. St. Catherines Feb 5th 2011. Brampton March 26th 2011. VE3YO and I believe VA3DLJ are going. Durham April 16th 2011. There are a number of us going. DAYTON HAMVENTION 2011 May 21st-22nd-23rd (May long weekend). Paul and his trailer are going again this year. Central Ontario June 5th 2011.
RAC. All the bulletins are on the website for reference. Paul updated us on the RAC Insurance. The costs are as follows... $150.00 for incorporated RAC affiliated clubs (we are both). $1.00 per club member who is also a RAC member. $12.00 per club member who is not a RAC member. Equipment loss coverage of $10.00 per $1000.00 of equipment. We are purchasing an additional $5000.00 of equipment coverage. One change is that for personal liability coverage you must be both a RAC member and a member of a RAC affiliated club. For full details check the RAC website.
Events. Nothing imminent. Summer is going to be busy again. Mark on your calenders.... Lost in The Rocks July 16th 2011 and the Mattawa Canoe Race July 23rd 2011. Nothing on Summer in the Park yet but be ready.
New Business. Nil.
Old Business. Gerry presented a report on how the donated equipment should be disposed of. To summarize the equipment will be devided into 3 packages. Package #1 will be retained by NBARC. Package #2 is divided into two parts (VHF and HF) to be donated to new amateurs who received their ticket between July 1st 2010 and March 9th 2011 (our March meeting). Package #3 will be offered for sale. NBARC members will have first access at a discount until March 9th 2011 at which time it will be offered at market value. The full report will be posted on the website for your interest.
Howard VE3GMG moved adjournment.
Our next meeting is February 9th 2011 1930ET at the OP Comm Centre. Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
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The NBARC February meeting was held Wednesday Feb 9/2011. The meeting was called to order at 1940 by Bill VA3SPT.
Present were: VE3YO VA3BDR VE3NLH VA3PC VE3XKB KD8LWV VA3CMX VE3GMG VA3WAC VE3ELD VA3DLJ VE3CTT VA3SPT VA3JGH VE3LOR John Barry VE3MAF
CORRESPONDENCE: TENTATIVE CANWARN training Thursday June 2nd 2011 here in North Bay.
New Hams: Mary Jane St. Onge VE3MJI. Congratulations.
NETS: 2MT; Dave is still having problems. Most check-ins are between 0700 and 0730. 80MT; Running as per normal.
REPEATERS: VE3NFM is still sitting in Paul's garage. Not sure when it is going back on the air but Paul has to find time. Paul was up to VE3ERX and checked it out. All appears normal and within limits. He is looking at adding a preamp to boost the receive signal. It might however boost the noise as well.
Echolink/IRLP: Working as per normal.
WEBSITE: The ANTI-SPAM has been updated and appears to be working well.
ARES: Nothing new locally. We are looking at trying to resume the ARES net., possibly around 0945 Saturday mornings for those headed to coffee. Is there any interest? Do you have any other suggestions? Drop us a line at... nbarc@ciinet.org [148] and let us know your thoughts.
HAMFESTS: Jerry and Doug are headed to Brampton March 26th. We are still planning on having a van head to Durham Regional held this year April 16th in the Pickering Recreational Complex (a change of location from last year).
RAC: For all the RAC news see the website. The Insurance application and cheque are in the mail.
EVENTS: Nothing new. No updates.
OLD BUSINESS: Nothing
NEW BUSINESS: We are looking at running a 'DXpedition" for SUMMIT OMN THE AIR (SOTA). Stay tuned for updates from Henry KD8LWV.
ADJOURNED by VE3GMG at 2030. The 50/50 draw was held. Coffee at Timmys afterwards was well attended.
March Meeting is Wednesday March 9th 2011 at 1930ET at the OPP COMM CENTRE.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC March meeting was held Wednesday March 9th at the OPP Comm Centre and called to order about 1945ET by Bill VA3SPT. The following members were in attendance; VA3PC VE3YO KD8LWV VE3MAA VE3GMG VA3CMX (incorrectly reported as VE3CMX in original report) VA3BDR VA3SPT VA3WAC VA3DLJ VE3YUI VE3MAF.
CORRESPONDANCE: Nothing new.
TREASURER: More than last month.
NETS: 2 Mtr is still running Monday Mornings. We are trying a trial 0700-0730 as there are very few contacts after 0730. Unfortunately I have to report Dave's wife Jean passed away last week. Our thoughts are with Dave. 80 Mtr net is running as normal 0930 Sundays.
REPEATERS: VE3ERX is healthier. Paul changed the PA's. Time will be readjusted when Paul gets back out to the site. He still doesn't have the updated time standard. VE3NFM still U/S.
ECHOLINK/IRLP: Still working as normal.
WEBSITE: Nothing new to report.
ARES: Nothing new
HAMFESTS. Brampton March 26th. Gerry and Doug are going. There are a couple of seats available if anyone is interested. Contact Gerry VE3YO (705) 472-4099 or jogira@yaknet.ca [194] .
Durham Regional April 16th. I'm not sure how many seats are available but I'll put out something when I know. For more check the RAC website.
CONTEST CLUB. Nothing new.
RAC. Paul read a monthly report from VE3XT Bill Unger. RAC is still trying to get the distracted driving regulations to have us exempted permanently. Insurance has been submitted. Just awaiting response.
EVENTS. Nothing new.
OLD BUSINESS. Donated equipment. Our newested licenced hams Chris and Mary Jane were the lucky hams. Chris VE3CMX gets the HF equipment and Mary Jane VE3MJI gets the VHF equipment. Thank you letters will be sent. Thanks to Gerry VE3YO for his work in cataloguing everything.
SOTA. Henry has been volunteered as Northern Ontario Regional Coordinator. Keep watch for more. We are looking at a few special club events. we are thinking of picking a contest or two to operate from different locations and have a picnic/social event at the same time.
New Business. Nothing New.
Paul had show and tell. About self support tower that lost self support.
Paul, Bruce and a couple of others have been meeting for dinner on meeting nights at various restaurants. Watch the April Meeting reminder for the location of the restaurant. All are welcome. If you have a special restaurant let us know at nbarc@ciinet.org [148] .
Our next meeting is Wednesday April 13th 2011.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
The meeting was called to order at 1940ET by Bill Silver VA3SPT.
Present were VA3PC VE3YO VE3PME KD8LWV VA3CMX VA3DLJ VE3ELD VE3NLH VE3XKB VA3SPT VE3LOR VA3WAC VE3MAF.
CORRESPONDENCE. Canadore College advertising their conference facilities.
TREASURER. NIL
New Hams/members. Mike Andrews VE3PME.
REPEATERS. VE3ERX time is still out by about 1:20. Paul is still awaiting the upgraded time spec software. VE3NFM is still in pieces in his garage. He is hoping to get it back together shortly.
NETS. 2M net is still running. Dave could use some more check ins. The 80M net is still quite active.
ARES. The trailer is free from the snow bank. Bill has spare tyres that he will be getting serviced.
HAMFEST. DURHAM Regional Hamfest is this coming Saturday April 16th. There are 2 seats available in the van. If you want to come meet us at Timmys (Lakeshore and Marshal) for 0500ET. Lunch will be at Haugens Chicken place on the way home. We should be back around 1600ET +/-. Start making plans for the Northern Ontario Hamfest September 24th 2011 at the Garson Arena. There will be a number of us attending.
HAM COURSE. We don't run a formal course but we do offer all sorts of help. There is the website where questions can be posed. Saturday coffee at Northgate Square is another good place to get help. With enough interest ann afternoon mentoring session could be arranged. Contact us at nbarc@ciinet.org [148] .
CONTEST CLUB. Nothing new.
EVENTS. Summer In The Park (SITP) July 29th to 31st 2011. ERIN contacted us and requested out assistance. It is expanding this year so we will be requiring more help. Paul is looking for an assistant to assist him. Motion by Chris VA3CMX to assist at SITP. Seconded by Doug VA3DLJ. Passed. The other events we normally assist at are; Lost in the Rocks and Trees (LOTR), Mattawa Canore Race, Patrick 4 Life Walkathon, MS Walkathon (May 29th), Triathlon, Hospital Walkathon and possibly the ECO RUN. Watch this space for more info as it becomes available.
RAC. Our insurance is paid in full. RAC bulletins are on the website.
OLD BUSINESS. Bill sent thank you cards to Dorthy Taylor and Pauline Burt for the equipment they donated to the club. I know the hams who received the equipment were thrilled. The club is going to be selling equipment we no longer have a use for. When the inventory is complerted a list will be posted on the website Club members will have first chance at the posted equipment at a substantial discount from the listed price. Unsold equipment will be taken to a hamfest (probably the Northern Ontario Hamfest September 24th) and offered there. Watch this space for more info. Drew VE3MAF moved and Paul VA3PC seconded to dispose of the old ONAN genny. Passed. Chris VA3CMX will look after it. There are also a couple of 12VDC and 24VDC sataicons to dispose of. Watch this space for updated info.
NEW BUSINESS. The Ontario QSO Party runs Satrurday/Sunday. The exchange consists of a signal report (59) and your district or county (Nipissing Parry Sound etc). It is a relaxed contest and a great one to get your feet wet with. If you want more info or clarification drop Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44] a line as he knows it all.
We adrourned at 2055ET. A short video clip on teh Brampton HAMEX Hamfest followed. No 50/50 draw at Bruce was away.
73/Drew
The May 11th NBARC meeting was called to order at 1940ET by Bill Silver VA3SPT. Present were VE3XKB VA3PC VA3BDR VA3DLJ VE3ELD VE3YO VE3GMG VA3CMX VA3WAC VA3SPT VE3MAF.
CORRESPONDNCE: Lost in the Rocks and Trees (LOTR) will be July 16th this year. They have added a 30K option this year but all the rest is the same. We will be there.
EVENTS: We have a number of events coming up. Check he NBARC website EVENT LIST for updated info. If you are able to assist indicate your attendence on the website or send an e-mail to nbarc@ciinet.org [148] and it will be forwarded. This helps the coordinator set-up the event. Dayton Hamvention May 20-22. Paul, Bruce and Keeling are leaving early Wednesday morning. There may even be a seat available. Contact Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44] if interested. MS Walkathon May 29th. CANWARN June 2nd. Patrick 4 Life June 12th. Field Day June 25th/26th. Triathlon July 3rd. LOTR July 16th. Mattawa Canoe Race July 23rd. Summer in the Park July 29th-31st. Northern Ontario Hamfest September 24th.
TREASURER: We're OK
New hams/members: NIL
NETS: 2mt net. Very quiet last Monday. 80mt net. Sill percolating along as normal.
REPEATERS: VE3NFM. No evidence of mice in the shack. Paul has the repeater and controller working but he power supply is u/s. He is also putting together a mulitcoupler which he hopes will reduce interference. The updated time server software has come through, Paul will be updating both repeaters when able. VE3ERX and ECHOLINK/IRLP are working well. Paul is going to put an APRS digi up at the VE3ERX site. Stay tuned for further updates.
WEBSITE: All is well and looking good.
ARES: The spare tyre for the trailer now holds air even if it is still in the back of Bill's truck.
HAMFESTS: Dayton this coming May long weekend. Northern Ontario Hamfest September 24th 2011. For more see the RAC website.
CONTEST CLUB: Nothing new.
RAC: Paul gave a director's report. RAC will be at Dayton booth 478. For more see the NBARC website.
OLD BUSINESS: The NBARC Equipment for Sale list has been generated. Paid up NBARC club members get 50% off until the June 8th 2011 meeting and should have received a copy of the list by now. Contact Paul if you haven't received a copy. 1st come. 1st served. CASH ONLY. AS IS. After that all remaining equipment will go on the open market. Contact Doug VA3DLJ by e-mail va3dlj@yahoo.ca [197] for further.
NEW BUSINESS: Northern Ontario Hamfest September 24th 2011 in Garson. Moved by Drew, seconded by Paul. NBARC will get 2 tables. NBARC members will be allowed to use the table to sell personal equipment. A donation of 10% of sales to help NBARC defray costs. There are a number of us planning on going. There is even talk of descending on the Red Lobster for lunch afterwards. Stay tuned for more info and make plans to attend. It will be fun. There was a discussion about having a club picnic/gathering AFTER the bugs and BEFORE the snow (if we can pick the weekend). We are looking at August 21st with a raindate of September 11th (subject to ammendment). The Temagami Fire Tower site has been suggested and has plenty of room. Doug is checking in to permission/restrictions. Stay tuned and keep checking the website for updates.
Howard VE3GMG moved adjournment at 2045.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The June 8th 2011 NBARC meeting was called to order at 1935ET. In attendance were VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VE3NLH, VA3PC, VE3KAN, VE3LOR, VA3DLJ, VE3YO, VE3MAF, VA3CMX, VE3KAA, VA3SPT, John Barry.
Correspondence: A letter from the city about taking an ad in the leisure guide. Too expensive. Paul was in touch with Erin about radios for Summer in the Park. He and Chris will be meeting with her to finalize details.
Treasurer Report: nil
New Hams/members: nil
Repeaters: VE3NFM needs a new power supply as all the smoke has leaked out of the old one. Paul has one but hasn't had a chance to install it yet. He is hoping to have a chance sometime on the weekend. He has replaced the duplexer with a multi-coupler. This should reduce interference. VE3ERX is working well. Paul is hoping to get a chance to upgrade the time module and reset the time.
Nets: 2MTR. nothing heard recently. 80MTR. Still going strong. There have been a few different contollers as Paul has been busy/out of town.
ARES: Nothing new locally. Ontario ARES has incorporated and has applied for RAC affiliation.
Hamfest: Northern Ontario Hamfest is September 24th 2011 in Garson. We have a delegation going. Norm will book the two club tables. Join us and have fun.
RAC: It has been a quiet month.
Events: SITP; Paul and Chris have a meeting June 9th. Patrick4Life; June 12th. 0800-1200. Triathlon; July 3rd. LOTR; July 16th All day event. Mattawa Canoe Race; July 23rd. Again all day. SITP; July 29th-31st. ECO Challenge September 24th. Conflicts with the Northern Ontario Hamfest. We have a few volunteers. Please sign up for any event by clicking the " attend this event " link on the website for the event OR send an e-mail to the club mailbox nbarc@ciinet.org [148] so the coordinators know what ham power they have available. The sooner you sign up the easier it is for them to set-up.
Old Business: It is unlikely we will be able to sell the old ONAN genny we have. It does serve a purpose as it helps balance the trailer and holds the front down. The club still has a guyed tower lying in my backyard.
New Business: FIELD DAY June 25th-26th. We have nothing else planned. If there is enough interest we will participate. We are looking a small less popular sites that don't require paperwork or money. The Temagami Fire Tower site and Callandar Park have been suggested. Any other location suggestions?? Please let Doug know if you will be attending (even for only a little while) va3dlj@yahoo.ca [197] or nbarc@ciinet.org [148] by Sunday June 12th at the latest as time is short to get things set-up and it can't be done without HAMS.
The meeting was adjourned at 2030. There are no meetings in July or August. The next meeting will be September 14th 2011.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
The NBARC September meeting was held Wednesday September 14th 2011 in the OPP COMM Centre. The meeting was called to order about 1940ET by Bruce VA3BDR.
In attendance were, VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3KAN, VA3DLJ, VE3XKB, VE3KAA, VE3DLL, VE3MAF.
CORRESPONDANCE: Nil
TREASURER: Bank Balance is up to date. Received money from the sale of club equipment from Doug VA3DLJ.
No new hams. We would like to welcome Bob VE3MF as a new member.
2 MTR net: Nothing new. There are a number of hams on Monday morning between 0700ET-0800ET on their way to work. Give a call and see who is around.
80 MTR net. Gerry VE3YO has been running it for the last few weeks. He is getting between 6-8 check ins with a high of about 11. Paul VA3PC will be very happy to get all his house renovations finished and back to running the net. He hopes it will be soon.
The new tower that VE3NBC will be residing on is basically complete. They are in the process of transferring the commercial antennas. Ours should be transfered within a month (hopefully). there will be a short outage while the transfer takes place.
Echolink/IRLP are working well.
The website is still running nicely. Paul VA3PC keeps it up to date. We are investigating getting out own NBARC domain name. Further discussion at the October meeting.
September 24th 2011 (a week Saturday) id the Northern Ontario Hamfest in Garson. The club has reserved 2 tables. There will be space on the tables for personal sales but 10% of sales will be donated to the club. There are a number of us going to the hamfest. I have 2, possibly more seats available in my van. Drop a line to nbarc@ciinet.org [148] if you are looking for a ride. I'm sure we can find a spare seat somewhere.
Contest Club. Nil
RAC. Paul VA3PC read a couple of RAC bulletins. They are all available on the website. It looks like we will be getting access to the 60M band (5MHz) in the future.
Summer in the Park went well and the organizers appear to be happy.
THE RUN OFF THE GRID is being held September 24th 2011 and our assistance has been requested. Unfortunately this conflicts with the Northern Ontario Hamfest in Garson and most of our members will be there. This is a request for volunteers. We need about 5-6 volunteers. If you can volunteer and are willing to volunteer PLEASE drop me a line at nbarc@ciinet.org [148] BY SUNDAY. I will be letting TZACH know Sunday night if we are able to assist or not.
The next meeting will be held Wednesday October 12th at 1930ET at the OPP COMM Center. I won't be there as I will be on holidays so someone else will have to take notes.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Meeting called to order @ 19:40 in the PCC Meeting Room with the following present: VA3PC, VE3XKB, VA3DLJ, VE3YO, VA3CMX, VE3KAN, VA3WAC, VE3KAA, VA3SK, VE3TGI, and VA3SPT.
Correspondence: RAC Insurance renewal forms were received, as well as two thank you letters (and donations - thanks very much) from the Kiwanis Club (Triathlon) and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (Canoe Race).
Bruce was unavailable (and so was his Treasurer's Report).
New Hams in the area - NIL
Reports: Net - HF - average about 8 checkins, VHF - pretty quiet since Dave has been absent.
Repeater - new tower has been completed on tower drive, our antenna will be moved over before spring.
ARES - Trailer back at Drew's place and HF antenna has been re-attached. Spare tire is in trailer, but needs repair.
S.E.T. will be held this Saturday 15th of October if anyone can participate.
Fleamarket report - Smaller turnout at the Northern Ontario Flea this year, but more varied equipment was noticed. Much more room at the new venue and better access for people to offload (same level). Jerry turned over the proceeds of NBARC equipment sales to Bill for forwarding to Bruce.
RAC News - Paul read the monthly Director's report. VE3XT still looking for support letters re Distracted Driving campaign. - a Delegation will be meeting with the Deputy Minister and other officials soon.
Events: Hospital Walk/Run will be held this Sunday - starts about 09:30 - Bill has 5 volunteers and would like a couple more if possible.
Contact him at va3spt@rac.ca [200] if you can volunteer. He'll be sending out further info on Saturday night.
Contest Club: Ken brought us up to date with the Contest site happenings.
Old Business: NIL
New Business: Possible dates for Holiday get together this year is 1st or 8th of December. Paul will put a poll on the website to indicate preference. Poll will close after the November meeting.
Howard was not available tonight, so Jerry acted on his behalf at approximately 20:50
50/50 draw and adjourment to Timmy's McKeown for refreshments.
Until next time - 73 de VA3PC
The NBARC November 2011 meeting wes held Wednesday November 9, 2011 and was called to order by Bill VA3SPT at 1940ET.
In attendance were: VA3BDR, VE3YO, VA3DLJ, VA3CMX, VE3GMG, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VA3PC, VA3SPT, VE3KAA, VE3TGI, VE3YUI.
Correspondence: CNIB requesting donations. We will donate $100.00.
Treasurer: We have had several donations from events we participated in and several 2012 dues.
New Members: Marc VA3OWL
2 mtr net: Limited avtivity. Will re-evaluate in the new year. Is there anyone willing to run the net?
80 mtr net: 14 check-ins last week. Paul should be back next week.
Repeaters: Both VE3ERX and VE3NFM are working well. Paul will be resetting the time when he gets a chance. He also has the new software to improve accuracy.
Echolink/IRLP: Are working well.
Website: Looking good. Paul will register VE3NBC.ca for 10 years as our own URL.
ARES: CEMPC meeting had low attendance. Next meeting is January 19th 2012.
Hamfests: A number of us attended the York Regional Hamfest in Markham. It was a good time. The pulled pork sandwich for lunch was great.
Contest Club: Nothing new.
RAC Winter Contest: Will be held December 17th-18th this year. This is a low stress high fun contest. Give it a try.
RAC: Paul gave a reoprt outlining some of the proposed changes. Check the website for all bulletins and correspondence.
DUES: The 2012 membership dues are now due. Due to the face that the RAC Insurance charges us different rates for RAC members vs non RAC members we have changed our dues as follows. RAC members $20.00. Non RAC members $30.00. This reflects the $10.00 surcharge RAC Insurance applies to club members who are not RAC members as well.
EVENTS: The Hospital Walk/Run went well. There was a lot of new territory to cover. We had 5-6 members out but with the new territory we could use a few more next year.
The NBARC CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held Thursday December 1st 2011 at Kings Buffet. 1800ET for meet and greet. 1900ET dinner. Donations to the Santa Fund as we did last year. If you are planning on attending please let us know so we know what to expect nbarc@ciinet.org [148]. If you aren't sure and find you are able to attend just come on out. There is always room. I'll send out another reminder closer to the date.
Nothing new on the 60M band.
VE3GMG moved adjournment 2030ish. 50/50 draw followed.
The NBARC Christmas Party was held December 1, 2011 at The King's Buffet. There was a good turnout (I didn't count)and all had a good time (some ate too much). We managed to raise $245.00 for the Santa Fund.
Our January meeting will be held Wednesday January 11th 2012 at the OPP Comm Centre. Doors open at 1915ET. We have already been asked to do The Run off the Grid this year. It is scheduled for Saturday September 29th, 2012. The TENTATIVE date for the Northern Ontario Flea Market is Saturday September 15th, 2010. Mark both dates on your calendar.
I'll send around another note or two reminding you about the January meeting and include our dinner spot when we figure out where it is going to be.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.
73/Drew VE3MAF
I am going to the site to check the repeater. It seems a little "hard of hearing."
It will be off the air for a while when I check the performance before I do some tweaking (if needed).
I may also adjust the transmit power again if its needed.
Just a little heads up.
73, Paul - VA3PC
I was at both sites yesterday and updated the controller firmware, and changed the times to UTC.
I also discovered that the controller programming software had a setting to indicate that the controller had a Real Time Clock.
Well needless to say, I never saw that item before! (its now set).
The repeaters will reload their clocks on Saturday morning between 9 and 10 am (hopefully).
The antenna at NFM is still on the old tower, and the new tower is quite a bit higher.
There was no evidence of furry little creatures either.
I also placed our styrofoam blockers in the vents to keep out most of the snow.
An interior light would be nice too. We should clean up the shack and area in the spring and paint the exterior to spruce it up and prevent further deterioration.
I am sure that I have to return to the sites sometime to make further programming changes, so just log in and attach any notes you may have to this message (I've enabled comments).
73
Paul, VA3PC
The NBARC January meeting was held Wednesday January 13th 2010. Sorry it has taken me so long to get this newsletter out but between work and being laid up for a while I finally got a chance. In attendance were VA3SPT, VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3MAA, VE3YO, VE3YYB, VA3OZ, VA3WAC, VE3GMG, VE3XKB and VE3KAA. Bill VA3SPT welcomed everyone to the first meeting of 2010. From the correspondence file we received a cheque from the Kiwanis Club for our help at the 2009 Triathalon. The HAITI Earthquake was mentioned. the main frequencies you can probably hear from here are 14.265 and 14.300. For more information see the NBARC Website and look under the RAC bulletins as Paul is keeping that up to date. From the treasurer.. Dues are Due. $20.00 per year. 2M net is doing well. Dave VE3GTM is having 10 to 11 check-ins Mondays. His improved set-up appears to be working well. 80M net is down a bit but still has 8-10 check-ins. The ARES trailer is still parked at my place. It is being kept dug out to the best of our ability. There was a Emergency Planning Meeting January 21st. Bill was going to attempt to attend. A number of us are headed to the Durham hamfest April 17th. A few of us are headed to the Dayton Hamvention May 14th-16th. A few members of the North Bay Cycle Club are looking at getting their ticket. There may be a course run in the future. Date TBD. The Contest Club is going to be running the Spring Contest. If you have ever wanted to see what contesting is all about do drop out. Stay tuned for futher. For the RAC news see the NBARC website. Paul posts all RAC bulletins on the website. There is nothing new on events at this time. Stay tuned as they are going to ramp up as the year progresses. Paul got the crystals for the radios. He has the APRS radio up and running well. The I-Gate software however has caused him to lose more hair. (I know you didn't think that was possible!)He is hoping soon. He also has the crystals for the VE3NFM UHF repeater. 442.000 (+5MHz). Now I have to figure out how to program it into the radio. He is not sure when it will be on the air so stay tuned.... There was a long and detailed discussion re the Constitution and By-Laws. The revised information is on the website at http://www.ciinet.org/nbarc/content/draft-constitution-laws-and-memorand... [209] If the above link doesn't work CLICK on ARCHIVE\Documentation and you will find it there. There are PDF and printer friendly versions. Well that is about it for right now. Hopefully we'll see you at coffee or hear you on the net. 73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC February meeting was held Wednesday February 10th, 2010.
In attendance were (apologies to anyone I missed) VA3SPT, VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3NLH, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VA3AUL, VA3MPR, VE3XKB, VE3KAA, VA3WAC, KD8LWV, Eric Grigg, Mike Andrews.
We actually had to get extra chairs.
1) Treasurers report; We have $2595.68 in the bank with a number of dues paid at the meeting. Dues are $20.00 for the year. Bruce VA3BDR is ALWAYS willing to take money.
2) NETS; 2M net runs Monday mornings from 0700ET-0800ET. Dave VE3GTM is your net controller and has on an average 8-10 check-ins. Thanks Dave.
80M net runs Sundays from 0900ET until there are no more check-ins, somewhere between 0930ET and 0945ET. Paul VA3PC is getting 8-10 check-ins as well. Thanks Paul.
3) ARES; Paul and Bill attended the city CEMPAC meeting. The next meeting is April 15th. The NBARC Emergency Plan was up to date last year. It will be being reviewed this spring with particular attention being paid to the call-out tree.
4) Fleamarkets; Brampton is March 27th. Durham is April 17th. I believe I have one spare seat in the van for Durham. I'll send out more in March as the time gets closer.
5) Ham Course; We have 5-6 prospective students. We are still working on the format so watch the web site for updates. I'll send around an update when I hear more.
6) Contests; March 27th-28th is the CQWW WPX contest. They are going to be running the contest from the Corbeil Contest Site. It may be the last contest run from the farm as the property is up for sale. Watch the website for updates.
7) RAC; Paul read the directors report. RAC is the only organization that Industry Canada recognizes as the voice of Amateurs.
8) EVENTS; The Kiwanis Winter Triathalon is being run this weekend from the Nordic Ski Club. We will not be assisting due to lack of volunteers. Lost in the Rocks and Trees (LOTR) is starting at a new location this year although the course will be generally the same as last year. Bill VA3SPT and possibly a few others will be checking out the new location as there are some terrain issues. Nothing new on Summer in the Park at this time.
9) INCORPORATION; Paul updated the website with the most recent information. He has the appropriate forms for names and signatures and will bring them to the March meeting.
10) CANWARN; We are planning a CANWARN session. Tentatively May 18th or 19th. Watch the website for further updates when the dates and location (probably OPP boardroom) are confirmed.
11) Fred Watt VE3AVQ became a SK on Tuesday at the age of 82. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption at 1000ET Saturday February 13th 2010. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Near North Palliative Care Network, or a charity of your choice. We will miss Fred.
12) Paul VA3PC, in Howard VE3GMG's absence moved the meeting be adjourned. Howard is going to have to designate a proxy when he isn't there as we keep waiting for him to adjourn the meeting. A 50/50 draw was held afterwards.
That is it for now. Check the website for updates.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC March 2010 meeting was held March 10th at the fire hall on base. In attendance were, (my apologies to anyone I missed), VA3OZ, VA3DLJ, VA3PC, VE3MAA, VA3BDR, KD8LWV, VE3NLH, VA3VJS, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3YUI, VA3MPR, VE3LOR, VE3GMG, VA3JGH, VE3ELD, VA3WAC, VE3SPT, Eric Grigg.
1) CANWARN Training is going to be held Wednesday May 19th 2010 1900ET at the OPP Comm Centre on Goremanville Road. The CANWARN Training will take the place of the NBARC May meeting so there will NOT be a meeting on May 12th. I will send out reminders as the date gets closer. Paul needs to know how many are planning to attend (coffee and snacks etc) so PLEASE sign up on the website or send him an e-mail va3pc@ciinet.org [44].
2) Check into the NBARC Website. Paul has updated it in a couple of areas. He has posted a Swap Shop area. For those studying for their Amateur ticket (or anyone else with a question) there is an ELMER section. Post your questions here and we’ll come up with answers.
3) NETS: 2M net is still running Mondays 0700ET til 0800ET. Most check-ins are on VE3ERX 147.030 but Dave VE3GTM monitors both repeaters. He is running 8-10 check-ins per week. 80M net runs Sundays 0900ET until Paul VA3PC runs out of check-ins. Again 8-10 check-ins per week.
4) REPEATERS: Both Repeaters are still up and running. Ve3NFM needs a new back-up battery.
5) ARES: Not much to report. The trailer is out of the snow bank. We have a number of VHF/UHF antennas on different buildings through-out the city. Bill VA3SPT and Doug VA3DLJ are going to be testing all the antennas to confirm that they are still functional over the next little while. (BILL GET IN TOUCH WITH DOUG!!)
6) FLEAMARKETS: The Durham Hamfest is April 17th in Whitby. We have 2 vehicles going down and we have 3 possibly 4 vacant seats. If you want to go let me know VE3MAF@rac.ca [210] and we will arrange something.
7) COURSES: We have 6 virtual students working on their ticket. We are going arrange a Saturday or Sunday where we can get together with them to go over problem areas, answer questions etc. I will let you know more when I know more.
8) CONTEST CLUB: he next contest is the CQ WPX SSB Contest starting March 26. See the website for more info.
9) RAC Nothing new. The bulletins are all posted on the website for reference.
10) EVENTS:
a. Summer in the Park; We received a letter requesting our assistance again this year. There are not going to be any concerts at the waterfront. It will be 3 free days with everything concentrated at LEE PARK. Memorial drive will NOT be closed. We would be required until 2300ET Fri. Sat. and Sun nights. With the reduced size we are questioning if we are really required. As well a number of members are not going to be in town to assist. If you are able to assist please sign up on the website or let Bill VA3SPT silver@ontera.net [43] know. Further discussion will take place at the April meeting and a final decision will be made there.
b. Lost in the rocks and Trees; July 17th is the date. There is a new location for the Start/Finish and thus a few tweaks to the route but otherwise it is the same as last year. I will have more info when it comes out. Again there are a number of members who are going to be out of town so please sign up on the website so we know how many people we will have.
c. MS Walkathon is May 30th. More info to follow.
d. Patrick4life is June 13th. More info to follow.
11) INCORPORATION: The papers have been signed. It will take about 6 to 8 weeks for a response.
12) We have been asked, by the Fire Department, to have a representative on the committee that is looking after the new comms system for the City of North Bay. We have a few members that are interested and we will have representation on the committee.
13) Our next meeting will be held April 17th 2010. That is about all for now.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC April meeting was held Wednesday April 14th at the fire hall on base. I attendance were VA3PC, VE3XB, VE3YO, VE3GMG, VA3DLJ, VE3MAA, VE3YUI, VA3BDR, VE3YYB, VE3LOR, VE3KAA, VA3MPR, VA3SPT, VA3WAC, VE3KAN, VA3JGH, Mike Andrews, John Barry. My apologies to anyone I missed.
NOTE: The MAY MEETING has been postponed one week from May 12th to May 19th. See the CANWARN item at the end of the report.
CORRESPONDENCE: There was a note about Volunteer Appreciation Week. Emergency Preparedness Week is the week of May 2nd - May 8th. May 7th & 8th we are going to have a display set up in Northgate Square. We require a few volunteers to help. Go to the Events List on the web page and sign up if you can help.
ARES: In the next TCA there will be an article on the national training Amateur Radio Database. There is a CEMPC meeting Thursday April 15th. We will be in attendance. the ARES Reflector has changed. the trailer is still at my place. It will be used for Summer in the Park and probably Field Day. Bill VA3SPT would like to get the tower painted this year.
TREASURER: We have a bank balance of $2595.72 and $251.75 in cash.
NETS: 2 mt net is still running well. If you are about the radio between 0700 and 0800 Monday Mornings give Dave VE3GTM a call. He does have some high noise levels in his area so if he doesn't respond right away give him a second chance. 80 mt net is still running Sundays 0900 til 0920 to 0930 approx. 3.768MHz. There are about 10-12 check-ins depending on the day and band conditions. Give Paul VA3PC a shout.
REPEATERS: VE3ERX is working well. Paul was up and checked it out. The time is now correct. He loosened the squelch a little too much. He will tighten it just slightly when he gets a minute. The ECHOLINK/IRLP are still working well. VE3NFM is still running. We are going to get up and finish the work on the building, and the site needs a GOOD cleaning. It also requires a new back-up battery.
WEBSITE: Paul keeps updating it. It is a great place to get information on amateur happenings especially in the area. You an use it to sign up for events. This makes it much easier for the organizers to know what resources they have available. Check it out.
HAMFESTS: he Durham hamfest is Saturday April 17th. There are an number of local hams going. (THE AFTER the hamfest report). VE3MAF, VA3BDR, VE3GMG, VA3AUL, VA3MPR, VA3DLJ VE3YO all attended. The hamfest itself was disappointing in that there were very few private vendors. The big stores were there. I understand that there were a few organizational issues. Hopefully it will be back to normal next year. In spite of the problems, supplies were purchased and a great time was had by all.
RAC: For any of the RAC bulletins see the website. Paul posts them as he gets them.
INCORPORATION: Paul updated the status of our Incorporation. He found that as a NON-PROFIT Organization, for a small fee we can have our previous Incorporation re-activated. We then have to update our directors. The total cost should be about $175.00.
EVENTS: WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. If you can volunteer at an event please go to the website and mark that you will be attending. To sign up go to the website, log in and click on the EVENTS tab. Find the particular event you wish to sign up for and click on the link. Then click the 'attend this event' link at the bottom of the event information. You will notice the text change to 'cancel attendance' to allow you to cancel if you must cancel.
MS Walkathon: This is a 1/2 day event is to be held May 30th. Starts about 0900ET
PATRICK 4 LIFE: This 1/2 day event is to be held June 13th. Starts about 0730ET
FIELD DAY: We are going to operate during Field Day this year. Field day runs the last full weekend in June from 1400ET (1800Z) Saturday June 26th 2101 until 1400ET (1800Z) Sunday June 27th. Set-up starts about noon local time on Saturday. We are going to need volunteers. While we may not operate the full 24 hours straight it is a lot of fun.
TRIATHLON: June 27th starting about 0730ET. This runs til mid to late afternoon.
LOTR: Lost in the Rocks and Trees will be held July 17th in Mattawa. This is an all day event and they usually feed us lunch and have a BBQ after. It is a great event.
MATTAWA CANOE RACE: Another great event to be held July 24th this year. Hopefully Mother Nature will be in a better mood and keep the thunderstorms away during the race.
SITP: Summer in the Park is being held Friday, Saturday July 30th, 31st and Sunday August 1th this year. Nothing on the holiday Monday. The times are 1100ET to 2300ET daily. It has a GREATLY reduced footprint this year as it is going to be held on Lee Park. There are no trains or concerts to worry about. Paul VA3PC will be running it as Keeling VE3XKB is going to be away. We need 4-5 volunteers per day.
I will have more on the number of volunteers required as time passes.
TRAINING: We have 7-10 students working towards their Amateur Ticket. There is online help through the website. Look under FORUMS and you will find an ELMER Forum where questions can be posted and answers given. We are also going to have face to face meetings and there is always Saturday Coffee. The informal Monday to Friday coffee at the North Bay Mall 1000ET-1100ET can also be used as a resource.
CANWARN TRAINING/NBARC MAY MEETING: The MAY MEETING has been postponed one week from May 12th to May 19th to coincide with the CANWARN TRAINING. The training will start at 1900ET at the OPP Comm Centre on Goremanville Rd. I will post further instruction before the training. Paul needs numbers so he can let the instructors know as well as make sure there is enough coffee and nibblies. If you don't sign up you may not get any goodies!!
We have, again, a busy summer season ahead of us. please sign up and volunteer for any events you can. the organizers really appreciate the help. RAC Radio Amateurs of Canada is our only voice with the governing bodies. As an added incentive to sign up if you do it before June 1st there is no HST applied.
That is it for now. I'll be sending around periodic updates as I get them.
Take Care and i hope to see you at coffee sometime
73/Drew VE3MAF
Just a short reminder about the NBARC May Meeting. Don't forget it has been moved to NEXT week, Wednesday May 19th, 2010 and will be held at the PCC on Goremanville Rd. It is our CANWARN Training and all are welcome. If you haven't logged onto the website or sent Paul a message va3pc@ciinet.org [44] indicating that you are coming PLEASE do so he can have enough chairs (and more importantly) refreshments available. I'll send out another blurb next week after we get back from Dayton.
73/Drew
The NBARC June meeting was held Wednesday June 9, 2010. In attendance were VA3SPT, VA3BDR, VE3KAN, VE3ELD, VE3GMG, VE3YUI, VE3YYB, VA3DLJ, VE3YO, VA3PC, VE3XKB, VA3WAC, VE3LOR, John Barry, VE3MAF.
1) CANWARN. The CANWARN Training went well with close to standing room only.
2) Incorporation. NBARC was incorporation was re-activated as of May 4, 2010. The next step is to inform RAC so we can be covered under their liability insurance. While amateurs do not need to be RAC members they must be an NBARC member in good standing to be covered. RAC membership has two advantages; a) RAC members do get some personal liability coverage. b)NBARC costs are reduced for each club member that is also a RAC member. RAC is our national voice. If you are nor a RAC member you should consider it even only if for the liability coverage. Thanks to Paul and Bruce for their hard work.
3) Equipment. We received a note from Jean-Jacques Paquette VA3JJP. He has a complete station to donate to a new amateur. Bill will be getting more info and working out the details. As well Dorthy Taylor has donated all of Bob's VE3YS equipment to the club. We are also looking at donations to new amateurs. There is some incentive to get your ticket.
4) NETS. The 2M net is still running Mondays 0700-0800. Dave VE3GTM still has some interference but it is his location. Keep trying because he usually can get you after a few tries. 80M net is still running with 8-10 check-ins usually. Paul's new antenna gets out just great and hears noise very well. he is working on the hearing problem.
5) Repeaters. Both repeaters are working well. The VE3URU system has been updated. Take a look at VE3URU.com for more details.
6)Website. there was a small hiccup with the website. 'CRON' didn't want to do what it was requested to do. After Paul got it back on track it sent out some messages twice.
7) SK. It just came to our attention that Lorrain VE3LBF became a SK in February. Lorrain was well known on Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas. She had a phenomenal memory and could remember when she talked to you even if it had only been once.
8) ARES. There future training for EC's and AEC's. Bill will keep us informed.
9) Hamfests. The Dayton Hamvention was a great adventure. A great time was had by all. The Sudbury/Manitoulin groups are planning a Northern Ontario Hamfest at the Walden Arena in Lively. Date October 16, 2010 0900-1200. More to follow.
10) RAC News. The RAC bulletins get posted on the website. The main note is the special event call sign CF3NAVY for the Canadian Navy anniversary celebrations.
11) SITP. July 30,31 August 1. Summer In The Park has been scaled back this year and we will be scaling back as well. It is self contained around Lee Park. Memorial Drive will be closed between Queen and Judge only. We don't see a need for our trailer. Set-up and take down should be much quicker. Paul will have more later.
12) LORT. July 17th. Lost in the Rocks and Trees. Nothing new. There may be a few communication complications due to terrain and lack of hydro. More to follow.
13) Mattawa Canoe Race. July 24th. We are doing it again. Bill is looking for assistance. This is a great event (thunderstorms and torrential downpours excepted). Come out and have some fun. more to follow.
14) Triathlon. June 27th. This is coming up fast. The bike route is changed this year. Instead of coming back down Lees Rd they are going out Widdifield Stn Rd (past my place) and back in Hwy 63. We do need help. More to follow.
15) Field Day. We are not going to be participating as a club in Field Day this year. The conflict with the triathlon and the fact that we have a summer full of events leaves us short of people.
16) Bill got a call from the Ecology Centre. He is now playing voice mail tag to get more info.
17) Ham Course. Nothing new. Hopefully the students are getting somewhere. If you are stuck on something post a note on the website or drop Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44] Bruce brucer@vianet.ca [50] or myself a_riddell@xplornet.ca [211] a note and we'll see what we can do. Don't forget about the donated radio equipment.
18) Show and Tell. Gerry showed his compact APRS tracking set-up. He and Drew demonstrated simple text messaging using the APRS network.
Well that is it for right now. I will be attempting to keep you updated as the summer progresses.
REMEMBER NO July or August meeting. Our next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 8th, 2010. that is the Wednesday after Labour Day and the kids will be back at school.
Have a great safe summer. Drop out to coffee to keep in touch
The NBARC September meeting opened promptly at 1945ET. It was held in the OPP Comm Centre boardroom. In attendance were, VA3SPT, VA3BDR, VE3XKB, VE3LOR, VE3YO, VE3MAA, VE3YUI, VA3DLJ, VA3CMX, KD8LWV, VE3ELD, VE3GMG, VE3KAA, VE3KAN, VA3PC, VE3MAF.
CORRESPONDANCE: The North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority gave us a donation and thanked us for our participation in the Mattawa River Canoe Race. They will be looking for our assistance again next year.
TREASURER: There were $120.00 in dues over the summer.
NETS: 2M net is still running 0700ET-0800ET Monday mornings. Check in with Dave VE3GTM. If you don't get him right away keep trying. He is still having troubles as he isn't in the best location.
80M net gets between 6-10 check-ins depending on propagation. Sundays 0900 3768KHz (+/- QRM). Paul VA3PC is always looking for new check-ins.
Repeaters: VE3NFM 147.300 is temporarily off the air. Mice had taken up residence in the equipment to keep warm and they tripped a fuse. The walls need to be finished and some mouse proofing applied. We will be working up a work party some Saturday or Sunday. Watch the website for more info.
VE3ERX is working well. The IRLP/Echolink is working well as well. The VE3ERX clock is losing about 11 seconds a month. The club is purchasing two Real Time Clock Modules. One for each repeater. They are a very accurate module that will keep the clocks more accurate.
WEBSITE: The website is working well. Paul is always open to suggestions for improvements. All events have an 'attend' biutton that you just click and it marks you as attending the event. If you are planning to attend an event please indicate on the website by clicking the 'attend' button. This is very helpfull to the co-ordinators of the events as they know what they have to work with and they don't have to scramble to scare up more volunteers.
ARES: Nothing new at this time. the trailer is still parked at my place. Due to the downsizing of Summer in the PARK it wasn't needed this year.
HAMFESTS: Saturday October 16th is the First Annual Northern Ontario Hamfest in Lively Ontario. it is sponsored by the Sudbury and Manitoulin Island Clubs. 9AM open and ONLY $2.00 entry. http://rac.eton.ca/events/detail.php?event_ID=1435 [212] for more info. There are a number of North Bay Hams planning on attending so if you need a ride I'm sure there will be one available. Saturday November 6th is the York Regional Hamfest in Markaham Ontario. There are a number of us going down. If there are any free spaces in my van I'll let you know via the website. It is always a fun time. http://rac.eton.ca/events/detail.php?event_ID=1402 [213] for more info.
CONTEST CLUB: Status Quo for now. Updates will be posted on the website.
RAC: All the RAC bulletins are available on the NBARC website. There is a lot of discussion abpout "RE-INVENTING" the organization. They are talking to both members and non-members and are looking for feedback. To see what is happening and to get in on the discussion take a look at http://racblog.wordpress.com/ [214] . RAC membership is a worthwhile investment. Along with other things it gets you Liability Insurance. Paul gave a short talk about RAC and specifically the QSL bureau.
INCOROPRATION: We are now incorporated. In the fall we will be looking aththe RAC Club Liability Insurance. There iis a reduction in cost for each NBARC member who is also a RAC member. I do encourage you to become a RAC member if you are not already.
EVENTS: We had a number of events over the summer. They all went well with no real problems. There is a foot race in Mattawa Septenber 25th. There is more info on the website. If you are able to attend please sign up on the website. October 17th is the "Our Hospital Walk/Run". This is a fun 1/2 day event and we are finished by noonish. Again sign up on the website and make life easier for the co-ordinator.
That is it for right now. I won't be here in October as I'll be at the cottage R&Ring so hopefully someone else will take some notes. Updates will be announced via the website. Mark October 13th on your calendar as our next meeting.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Meeting called to order @ 19:32 - PCCNB Boardroom
Attendees: Bill VA3SPT, Gerry VE3YO, Doug VA3DLJ, Ash VE3DRP, Henry KD8LWV, Howard VE3GMG, Paul, VA3PC, Keeling VE3XKB, Bill VA3WAC, Ken VA3SK, Bernie VA3STX.
Minutes of previous meeting posted on the website.
Treasurer's Report: NIL
New Amateurs/Members: NIL
Reports:
-2Metre Net: Light checkins this Monday due to Holiday.
-80Metre Net: 6-8 checkins on a weekly basis.
-Repeaters: Real Time Clocks are in, have to be interfaced and software upgrade performed (software available next week).
NFM Work Party - went well - 40% done, building sealed, roof and hip roof paneling installed. Building vacuumed. Power to be restored prior to weekend (circuit breaker tripped due to compressor and vacuum on at same time).
Digi off the air till Saturday afternoon.
Echolink/IRLP interface working well, computer reboots and reconnects without intervention when power restored.
-Website: New "Landing Page" explained with 3 week duration of login cookie.
-ARES: CEMPC Meeting next Thursday. Meeting in Toronto on Oct 23rd for EC, DEC.
-Events: Nature's Harmony ECO Race - Henry reported with recommendations (on website).
Hospital Run/Walk - Bill provided map and layout - event starts at 09:45 this Sunday (Oct 17th).
Volunteers please marshal at West parking lot @ 09:00 - Map to be posted on website.
Northern Ontario Flea this Saturday @ Lively Arena.
Markham Hamfest on Nov 6th.
-Contest Club: Looking to relocate station - CQWW to be held down south at VE3RZ's place.
-RAC Update: Paul mentioned the RAC Poll on their website - www.rac.ca [215] - everyone please take time to complete it.
Old Business:
re-Incorporation was completed, Insurance will be applied for Jan 1st, after memberships are known for 2011.
Equipment Committee to be formed to discuss disposition of equipment dontated to the club. Gerry VE3YO to head.
New Business:
Doug VA3DLJ showed the nametags he was working on which uses heavy plastic carriers, see him if you want one - he's asking $1. to cover costs.
Bernie VA3STX discussed JOTA this coming weekend. As the flea is on Saturday and Hospital walk on Sunday, he will try and arrange for some "air time" on another date in conjunction with another Scouting event.
Discussion Ensued. Doug VA3DLJ volunteered to host the Scouts in the future.
There being no further business, Howard moved adjournment @ 20:25
The NBARC November meeting was held in the OPPCC and called to order at 1935ET. Present were...
VE3YO, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VA3WAC, VE3YUI, VA3SPT, VA3BDR, VE3LOR
Christmas Party!!
The NBARC Christmas Party will be held Thursday December 2nd at The Kings Buffet (same place as last year.) Meet and Greet 1830. Fine Dining 1900. Donations to the Santa Fund. Please sign up on the website to let us know you are coming. We need 25-30 in attendance to get the room at no cost. It is a great time and we don't stay out late. Hope to see you there!!
No correspondance.
No treasurer report. in January.
No new hams or members were present.
2 MTR net is still running. 0700-0800 Mondays and Dave VE3GTM is your net controller.
80 MTR net is still running. 0900 - ? Sundays 3.768 MHz. Paul VA3PC is your net controller. Averaging between 4 and 10 check-ins depending on propagation.
Echolink and IRLP are running well. Paul has the new real time clocks and will be installing it in VE3ERX shortly. VE3NFM is still off the air for a few repairs. VE3NFM-15 the APRS digi is now back up and running well. The radio didn't re-boot when the power came back on. This Saturday November 13th after coffee there is a work party at the repeater shack to finish up the last of the winterizing and de-mousing.
The NBARC Website looks good and is running well. Paul is going to be adding some security updates. He will also be looking at updating the ARES portion of the website.
Nothing new on the ARES front. the trailer is still at my place. The HF rigs are at Bill's place. There should be only antennas and a few other little things in the trailer.
HAMFESTS. Lively was held in October. it was well attended and a very good show for a First Time. they are looking at making it better next year. Everyone i talked to had a great time. York was held last weekend. It was a good show as well. We all had fun. Unfortunately our normal food place was closed. Next year we will run across to Haugins where the food is always good. The distances are just about identical.
There is no news from the Contest Club.
Paul read a couple of RAC bulletins. RAC is going to change the way it does business but it is going to take some time. For more info and the complete bulletins see the website. Paul posts all the bulletins there.
The committee looking after the equipment donated to the club is still working. They are getting up an inventory and looking at all aspects including loaning of equipment procedures. There should be more in january.
Incorporation is complete. We are now waiting on the insurance and that is tied to the number of club members that are RAC members. RAC is our national body and with industry always looking for more we should be supporting them. A RAC membership also reduces our costs and you get insurance with it.
The CEMPC for the city had a tour of the new water treatment facility in January. It was evidently quite interisting and LARGE.
The Hospital Walk/Run in October went quite well. Everything was handled on simplex. The course is probably going to change next year. They raised something in the area of $25K so am told.
Our next scheduled meeting is January 12th 2011. The meeting place is tentativelt at the OPPCC but until Paul gets that confirmed it is still tentative. I'll send an update when i get it.
Howard Moved adjournment. Coffee was held at TDH afterwards.
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 2nd. SEE YOU THERE
73/Drew VE3MAF
Approximately 40 people attended the December Meeting (no business was transacted), of the North Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc.
Many egg and spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken balls and other tasty morsels were devoured, ideas were exchanged, and spouses
heads were left shaking in wonder at the ongoing discussions. Oh yes, we also managed to raise about $229. for the Santa Fund.
(Bill just has to coordinate a time to drop it off at the Nugget).
Way to go Gang! Have a great Holiday season. See you at the next club meeting on January 12th, 2011.
73 - Paul, VA3PC
Well after a few frustrating days, its off and crawling (my forehead may take a week to recover). I finally tracked down the last bit of info I needed to implement the software. The TNC now resides on the echoIRLP box connected to the serial port. I've temporarily used my top VHF antenna until I can get a side mount installed in the spring. The I-Gate software is java based - javAPRSSrvr written by Pete AE5PL. A status page is available at http://www.ciinet.org:14501 [220] The interesting stuff is near the bottom - it shows the number of stations heard locally on RF. I've read that any text messages sent over the network to local RF users will be gatewayed to RF until their callsign drops off the "active local" list - which is defined as 30 minutes. Anything that does come through the I-Gate will be digi'd via VE3NFM-15 Any issues, please let me know. Any Questions - I'll try and find the answer (no breath holding please - you may turn blue). 73 Paul
This is just a short note to remind you about the NBARC April meeting to be held next Wednesday April 8th at 1930 at the fire hall on base. We have a number of things to go over. 1) Keeling will have an update on Summer in the Park and be looking for a vote as to whether we attend this year. 2) Bill will be giving a short talk on Roles, Responsibilities and Activities at events or emergencies. 3) Bruce will be talking about the constitution. 4) If you have signed up on the NBARC website http://ciinet.org/nbarc [223] and have subscribed to the newsletter please let me know and I'll drop you from my list. 5) REMEMBER our May Meeting is a CANWARN session to be held at the O.P.P. Com Centre on Goremanville Rd. Pleas log into the NBARC website (see above) and mark that you will be attending otherwise you might not get coffee or a doughnut. Come on out and enjoy. 73/DREW VE3MAF VHF NET - Monday Morning 0700L - 0800L. VE3ERX/VE3NFM. Net controller - DAVE VE3GTM HF NET - Sunday Morning 0900L - ??. 3.768MHz LSB (+/- QRM). Net controller - Paul VA3PC COFFEE - Saturdays at NorthGate Square. 1000L-1100L (+/-). In front of A & W VE3ERX 147.030 (+) (PL 107.2) POWASSAN {N46 03.767 W079 26.133} (IRLP/2649 ECHOLINK/239683) VE3NFM 147.300 (+) (PL 107.2) North Bay {N46 21.107 W079 22.197} VE3NFM-15 144.390 APRS VE3NBC@rac.ca [224] or nbarc@ontera.net [225] http://ciinet.org/nbarc [223] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NBARC [226]
We had a great meeting on Wednesday. There were 16 hams in attendance and it sure was great to see everyone and catch up after a busy summer. There were a couple of visitors and new hams as well.
1) Henry KD8LWV has moved back to the area at least for a while. It was good to see John VA3MNK from EMO and Bob VE3MF. Mike Aultman, Adam Aultman's VA3AUL father wrote his exam and passed. As of yet he hasn't got a callsign. Well done Mike. ***UPDATE Mike's call is VA3MPR ***
2) We received a donation of $150.00 from the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority for our assistance at the Mattawa River Canoe Race. They WILL be requesting our assistance next year.
3) The Army Cadet League of Ontario is investigating the establishment of a Royal Canadian Army Cadet radio network based on Amateur Radio technology. RAC has been asked to assist and they are looking for amateurs who are willing to help and mentor. Check out the RACBLOG at http://racblog.wordpress.com [227] or the ARCHIVE section of the NBARC website http://ciinet.org/nbarc [223] . North Bay has been chosen as one of the pilot locations. It would be great to be able to assist.
4) NETS. The 80M net is still going strong. Paul VA3PC net control (unless he is working or on holidays) and reports an average of 8-10 check-ins Sunday 0900ET 3.768MHz. Check in and surprise him. Dave VE3GTM is still going strong with the 2M net. He is having up to 11 to 12 check-ins holidays excepted. We are still working on getting him a better antenna. We just have to get together with Dave. It has been a busy summer. Now that things are starting to slow down (hopefully) we will be able to make a date.
5) ARES. The ARES trailer is back at my front yard for the winter. It has a new coat of paint, 4 new tyres (the spare still needs work), and the generator box has been rebuilt. July 16th Bill VA3SPT gave a talk to the EOC on the role, responsibilities and capabilities of amateur radio operators with particular emphasis on NBARC and ARES. October 20th there is an EMO Section meeting in the Powassan area. NBARC ARES will be in attendance.
6) HAMFESTS. The Barrie and Carp hamfests are this weekend September 12th. The YORK Regional Hamfest is October 24th. We have a van full going down. If you need more info look at
http://rac.eton.ca/events/upcoming.php [228] and check them out.
7) COURSE. We don't have a ham course running at this time. We are offering mentorship if anyone is interested.
8) CONTEST CLUB. The Contest Club is going to be operating in the CQ World Wide Contest the 24th-25th of October. This is another aspect of Amateur Radio that can be very interesting. If you are interested come out and get your feet wet. The guys will make sure you have fun but don't drown. I've heard that the chili alone is worth the trip. Paul VA3PC got a certificate from the Northern California Contest Club for working over 100 stations in the California QSO Party 2008. he also attended the Contest Club of Ontario BBQ and had a great time. Where's Paul in the group photo??? look at the RACBLOG site near the bottom of the page. I found him.
9) EVENT REPORTS. Most of the events over the summer have had reports sent around already. There are a few extra items as follows.
a) Summer in the Park. Keeling will NOT be here next year. There are questions as to whether we do it or not as they seem to keep giving us less and less. Do we do it and if so Who will run it. think about over the next little while and we will review it in the new year.
b) Lost in the Rocks and trees. The numbers were down but a great time was had by all. Just FYI. We have been doing this event from day 1. This was out 14th year.
c) The Mattawa River Canoe race. This is another great event that challenges out communication skills as the terrain is very challenging. This is the 2nd year we have participated and again this year the weather did its best to make things difficult. A thunderstorm took out the power to a good chunk of the town and the repeater. we managed to re-establish communications on simplex by picking a high hill until Chris VE3CEA came to the rescue and put the repeater back on the air with a genny. Thanks again Chris. We look forward to working this event again next year.
d) North Bay Triathalon. Again another great event. Lotsa fun and only takes about 1/2 a day.
10) INCORPORATION. Paul VA3PC is looking into the changes coming up to the RAC insurance. The incorporation will be discussed at the October Meeting.
11) Sometime in October (date unknown right now) is the North Bay Hospital Walkathon. We will probably be asked to participate. I'll let you know more when I know more.
12) We are still awaiting the BILL118 Distracted Driver Legislation regulations in spite of what is being said on the air. RAC has been fighting on our behalf. now it is your turn. ecome a member of RAC. it is our national Organization. E-mail your local MPP and im Bradley Minister of Transport with your comments. Check the RACBLOG for the latest UP TO DATE info.
Well that is about it for right know. Please log into the NBARC website and subscribe to the newsletters etc. Then I can remove you from my personal NBARC list. It will make things easier in the long run.
73/DREW VE3MAF
VHF NET - Monday Morning 0700L - 0800L. VE3ERX/VE3NFM. Net controller - DAVE VE3GTM
HF NET - Sunday Morning 0900L - ??. 3.768MHz LSB (+/- QRM). Net controller - Paul VA3PC
COFFEE - Saturdays at NorthGate Square. 1000L-1100L (+/-). In front of A & W
VE3ERX 147.030 (+) (PL 107.2) POWASSAN {N46 03.767 W079 26.133} (IRLP/2649 ECHOLINK/239683)
VE3NFM 147.300 (+) (PL 107.2) North Bay {N46 21.107 W079 22.197}
VE3NFM-15 144.390 APRS
VE3NBC@rac.ca [224] or nbarc@ontera.net [225]
http://ciinet.org/nbarc [223]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NBARC [226]
Regular monthly meeting at the Airport Firehall Training Room. Called to order @ 19:37 Introductions Correspondence: - Vicki - North Bay General Hospital Walk/Run 5/10k Sunday 18th October this will be a half day event. Paul, Dan, Gerry, Bruce and Henry have volunteered. - New South River repeater. 146.97- 100HzPL website is ve3uru.com linked permanently to many other repeaters. Will be linked to Alban 146.70- in a week or so. 2 Metre net: low number of checkins this Monday (possibly due to holiday). HF net: averages 10-12 checkins per day. Repeaters: appears that NBC-15 is off the air. Paul or Bill will check it out. Bill will also try and get info about wiring harness for APRS gateway to Paul or Gerry. Website: "What's New" now on the menu. Shows latest postings. ARES: The trailer is now at Drew's. New Tires. New Generator Cover, New Paint. CEMPC meeting this Thursday, and Sector EMO meeting next week. Hamfest: 24 October - Markham - Drew and Crew to attend (call VE3MAF for seat availability). Contesting: CQWW the same weekend. Work party possibly this weekend. Ken VA3SK to advise. Discussion on Bill 118 (see the new info on racblog.wordpress.com) Old Business: Incorporation (tabled to next meeting). Discussion on LoRT, SITP New Business: Christmas Party - Dates are Dec 3, 10, 17 - Paul will put up poll on website to choose. Adjournment: Howard so moved @ 20:25 50/50 draw and Timmy's for coffee. Paul (acting notetaker) VA3PC
The November NBARC meeting was held Wednesday November 11, 2009. In attendance were VA3BDR, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VE3MAA, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VE3KAA, VE3SCN, VA3WAC and a guest Steve Hutchinson. 1) Paul VA3PC mentioned that Dean Bottrell VE3NHT from Port Loring is a Silent Key. 2) Bob Taylor VE3YS and Bud Pearce VE3JHI are under the weather. We wish them well. 3) RAC: Paul read a couple of notes from RAC regarding leadership changes at HQ. He has posted them on the website. 4) NETS: 80M net is having about 10-12 check-ins. 5) ARES: Nothing really to report. The trailer is parked back at my place. Paul mentioned that Incident Management Systems training is available on line from the Ontario Government Website. http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/training/ims100/ims100.... [229] . You can take an on-line test and get a certificate. 6) FLEAMARKETS: A number of us attended the York Regional Fleamarket October 24th. Good company, good food and a chance to pick up a few bargins. Great day. The next hamfest is this weekend Saturday November 14th at CFB Kingston in Kingston. 7) Contest Club: The Corbeil Contest Club (CCC) worked the CQ WW contest the weekend of October 24/25. This is a 48 hour contest. They scored 2500+ contacts in 100 countries with over 3.1 million points accumulated. The next contest planned is the RAC Winter Contest being held December 18/19th NOT 26/27th as mentioned. See the website for more details. If you are curious about contesting and what they do at the CCC do drop out sometime. They always appreciate visitors. Paul VA3PC or Ken VA3SK can give you the best directions. 8) INCORPORATION: The Incorporation is on hold. Paul is awaiting a response from RAC on the RAC insurance coverage. We MAY NOT have to be incorporated to obtain the coverage. 9) BILL VA3SPT was a little under the weather and couldn't attend. In his absence (he didn't decline) he was elected to two (2) consecutive 'President for Life' life terms. Congrats Bill. 10) CHRISTMAS PARTY: THE NBARC CHRISTMAS PARTY WILL BE HELD THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2009 AT KINGS BUFFET AT 1800ET. DONATION TO THE SANTA FUND. Come out and enjoy yourself. We need 25 to 30 in attendance to get the room at no cost. Meet the people you have only talked to for the last year. 11) Howard VE3GMG wasn't in attendance and we had a rough time to close the meeting but Keeling finally spoke up. Bruce VA3BDR won the 50/50 draw. 12) The next meeting is Wednesday January 13, 2010. Mark it on your calendar RIGHT NOW. 73/DREW VE3MAF
Just a quick update before the Holidays. We had a GREAT Christmas Party at kings Buffet Dec 3. There were about 30 in attendance. NBARC raised $250.00 for the North Bay Santa Fund. This is approximately $80.00 more than last year. It is nice that we can do something for those less fortunate. Mark January 13 2010 on your calendar. It is the date of our next meeting. Wishing all of you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy and Prosperous new year. 73 Drew VE3MAF
There were 11 of us at the Christmas Dinner on Thursday Dec 13 at Loi's Chinese Restaurant. The food was good as was the conversation. We raised $85.00 for the North Bay Santa Fund.
Paul has put the 2019 meeting dates on the website.
Our January meeting is Wednesday January 9, 2019.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The Christmas party will be this Thursday December 13th @1800 at Loi's Chinese Restaurant, 2195 Trout Lake Road, North Bay.
We have booked for 15 people. If you can confirm your attendance via an e-mail to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] we can adjust that number. I believe they have buffet as well as off the menu ordering.
There will be a donation box for The Santa Fund.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Hello All,
The 2019 Hike for Hospice event will be on May 5, 2019 in Laurier Woods. This is an opportunity for people to enjoy the beauty of Nature! We need 7-8 volunteers. Some people have signed up, but we need a few more. If you are able to help out, please sign up at the NBARC website or contact me at kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64].
This is a short event. We will meet at 0930ET in the parking lot at the end of Brule Street to give out the SMEAC, assign checkpoints, and then head out to our respective spots in Laurier Woods. During the event I will be roving throughout the trails. The hike itself starts at 1100ET, and most participants are expected to be clear by 1300ET. Last year we had some people start their walk before 1030ET.
The organizers will have trail marshals where able, as well as a sweep at the end of the event. A complimentary meal will be provided to event volunteers. As always, however, you are ultimately responsible for your own dietary and medical needs, so come prepared.
One parking spot has been assigned in the start/finish area for our base station and vehicle (Drew's Flex). Everyone else is to park in one of the designated lots.
Some suggested items to bring include:
*Handheld radio
*Blue reflective vest to wear over outer clothing (If you do not have one, you can borrow one from the club)
*Club ball cap, if you have one
*Your own chair or other seating arrangements
*Appropriate clothing for the weather.
*Water bottle
I hope to see you there!
73/Lori VE3LOR
Paul has fixed the APRS iGate. The problem was a 16VAC ripple over top of the 12VDC on the power supply.
73/Drew
Something to look forward to.
https://www.mynorthbaynow.com/50485/west-ferris-high-school-students-to-... [233]
CANWARN Training is this coming Monday at 1830ET in the OPP Regional HQ Cathy Burns Training Room, 911A Gormanville Road. It is the same building that we hold our meetings in just a different room. Tis is fun and very informative. Please RSVP Geoff Coulson
Geoff.Coulson@ec.gc.ca [72].
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Received from Radio Amateurs of Canada
Distracted Driving in Canada update: Ontario has granted permanent two-way radio exemption for Amateurs
For immediate release:
https://www.rac.ca/ontario-has-granted-permanent-two-way-radio-exemption... [234]
Distracted driving regulations continue to be an area of interest for many Canadian Radio Amateurs. These regulations are made and enforced by provincial governments and can vary considerably from province to province and over time.
In Ontario, RAC Directors Allan Boyd, VE3AJB (Ontario North/East) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (Ontario South) have been working hard on this issue.
We are pleased to announce that effective February 14, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has “made permanent the exemption under Ontario Regulation 366/09 (Display Screens and Hand-Held Devices) of the Highway Traffic Act for hand-held two-way radios for commercial drivers and Amateur Radio operators.”
The official publication of the amendment to the regulations is available online at the following links:
English:
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r20018 [235]
French:
https://www.ontario.ca/fr/lois/reglement/r20018 [236]
Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director
Attendance; VA3PC, VE3GMG, VE3YUI, VE3LOR, VE3JGH, VE3JZ, VE3TGI, VE3MAF, VA3CMX, VE3ATK, VE3KLX, Pat O'Gorman, VA3SK, VE3RNY, VA3NBH, VE3DLL
Called to order 1928ET
Roll Call
Correspondance; Triathlon June 28, 2020. Hike for Hospice May 3, 2020. Run off the Grid 10th anniversary September 26, 2020.
Repeater; VE3NFM still acting up. VE3ERX working well.
HF net; 7-8 checkins on the average.
ARES; nothing new.
Treasurer; $3650. Dues are due. $20.00 RAC members $30.00 non-members.
Contest Club; ARRL Dx contest. Antenna work still to be done.
Old business; Kelly discussed her CO2 collection problem for the HAB.
New Business; Alternate meeting site at the Barclay House or Meeting room at the Nipissing Hospice.
Adjourned 2012ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Received from Kelly.......
West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School
High Altitude Balloon Launch
May 12, 2019 – On the morning of Tuesday, May 14th, Miss Shulman’s physics class will proceed with the launch of a High-Altitude Balloon flight from the football field at West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School.
The launch procedure will commence in room 220 at 9:30am with the actual release of the balloon completed centre field at around 10:30am. Members of the public are invited to attend. Anyone wishing to track the position of the balloon in-flight can do so by accessing the tracking pages posted at shulman.x10host.com.
The payload is expected to reach an altitude of over 30 km before the balloon explodes and the payload descends to earth under parachute. The flight is expected to take a total of about 3 hours. A NOTAMN has been filed to alert pilots to the presence of a weather balloon flight in the area at this time.
The payload will carry sensor, video and radio tracking equipment using Shulman’s callsign VE3KLX, as well as a solar radiation experiment designed by student Liam Kelly. Data from the flight will provide experimental results for future flights and classroom activities as well as an authentic context for course materials.
The North Bay Amateur Radio Club will be on-site to provide a tracking check and radio reception throughout the flight.
A retrieval team is set to pursue the payload. Flight path prediction models indicate that the payload is expected to land in the Powassan-Nipissing area. If the payload is found by a member of the public, they are kindly asked to contact West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School at 705-475-2333.
For more information, please contact:
Kelly Shulman (VE3KLX)
West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School
P. 705-475-2333
E. kelly.shulman@nearnorthschools.ca [237]
The NBARC March 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday March 13, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
There will be the standard reports.
Dinner this month is at Joey's Seafood @ 1800ET. First person there get seating for 8.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC Christmas Party was held last Thursday December 15th at the Shrine Club There were approximately 20 of us in attendance. The dinner was a served roast beef dinner that was very good. The deserts were excellent and I was assured calorie free!
The Shrine Club is very handicapped friendly and a great venue. I would recommend it for next year.
We collected $200.00 for the Santa Fund.
Wishing everyone a very Merry and safe Christmas and looking forward to seeing you in the new year.
Our next meeting is January 11th 2017. Mark it on your calendar.
73/Drew VE3MAF
We are still short of guests for our Christmas Party at the Shrine Club. If we don't get 20 or more guests we will look to go to a restaurant. Please sign up on the web http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1617 [239] or send a message to ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88] by Friday November 30, 2018.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Just a gentle reminder about the NBARC 2019 Christmas Party. It is being held December 12, at Loi's Family Restaurant 2195 Trout Lake Road (right by the bypass). Lori has made a reservation for 1800ET. Please let Paul know by December 6, 2019 if you will be attending to confirm. va3pc@ciinet.org [44] or ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88]. Well have a box for donations to the Santa Fund as we have had in previous years.
I will try to remember to send out a reminder next week.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Hope to see you there
Just a gentle reminder about the NBARC 2019 Christmas Party. It is being held December 12, at Loi's Family Restaurant 2195 Trout Lake Road (right by the bypass). Lori has made a reservation for 1800ET. We will have a box for donations to the Santa Fund as we have had in previous years.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Hope to see you there
In attendance; VE3KLX, VEXKB, VE3JGH, VE3TGI, VA3PC,VE3LOR, VE3MAF, Dave, VE3YO, VE3GMG, VE3DLL,
Called to order at 1936ET.
Correspondance; Request assistance at Mattawa Canoe Race. July 27 2019.
Events; Hike for Hospice May 5, 2019 0900-1300ET. 6-8 volunteers. Moved Lori, 2nd Drew. Carried. Lunch is usually supplied. Lori will send around more info. Mattawa Canoe Race July 27, 2019.Moved Dan. 2nd Howard. Carried. Hospital Walk/Run September 22, 2019 still awaiting a request to participate. Kelly is planning a launch anytime May-June. We should get 48 hr notice. Kelly is going to make up a distribution list for notification Send her your email at kelly.shulman@nearnorthschools.ca [237] if you wish to be updated.
Repeaters; All seem to be doing well. Still need a painting day.
HF net; 3768kHz Sundays 0900ET. Still working well.
Old Business; Ontario QSO Party Easter Weekend.
New Business; Discuussed new restaurants. Butch has a new UHF Repeater 444.000+
Treasurer; nil
Contest Club; Ken is going to do more work when the snow goes.
Adjourned at 2009ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC April 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 10, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
The Hike for Hospice is Sunday May 5, 2019. We should be receiving a formal request to participate at the meeting. This is a fun event and runs generally 0900ET - 1200ET. We need 6 or so volunteers.
Other upcoming events are;
North Bay Triathlon - June 30, 2019
Hospital Walk/Run - September 22, 2019
Run off the Grid - September 28, 2019.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 8.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Dan gave a talk on his copper cube antenna.
Paul had mentioned, 'Digital QSO Party April 27/28.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance: VA3PC, VE3XKB, VE3TGI, VE3KLX, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3YYB, VA3EPZ/VA7LMP
Called to order 1934ET
New Hams: nil
Treasurer: $4267.07 in bank. Owe Kelly $100.00 for balloon project and Bill for the vests.
Correspondance: nil
Events: Hike for Hospice. May 6, 2018. 0930-1300ET. 6-8 required. As of yet we have ony 3 confirmed with a possible 2 unconfirmed. Sign up on line or contact Lori at kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64] or 705-474-5728. Other events North Bay Triathlon Sunday July 1, 2018; Mattawa Canoe Race July 28, 2018; Run off the Grid September 29, 2018. Field Day June 23/24, 2018.
80M net: 6-8 checkins
Repeaters: Aprs normal. Paul will check IGate. Repeater cleanup weekend later in the spring.
Old Business: Bill brought the vests. They look good. $25.00 per. See Paul for purchase. Dan wonders if we are still interested in the Shrine club for the 2018 Christmas Party. Yes.
Contest Club: nil
RAC: Paul gave a short report. Not much going on right now.
New Business: CANWARN Training. Not scheduled at this time for 2018. Chris is looking for help with his antenna some time in May. More to follow.
Kelly gave an update on the balloon. Not enough interest to run again this year.
Bill gave a short talk his NTP and RaspberryPi clock.
Adjourned 2035ET
The NBARC April 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 11, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
The vests Bill ordered are and look very good. He will have them for pick up. $25.00 per vest.
I am hoping Kelly will have an update on her balloon activities.
The Hike for Hospice is Sunday May 6, 2018 in Laurier Woods. This in a nice 1/2 day event running 0800ET-1300ET approximately. Lori will have an update. We need 6-8 volunteers. A lunch will be provided. Please indicate your attendance by letting Lori know by email kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64] or signing up on line http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1592 [240].
Other events coming up are The North Bay Triathlon June 30, 2018; North Bay Mattawa Canoe Race July 28, 2018 and The Run off the Grid September 29, 2018.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. I made a reservation for 8 under my name.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were; VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VA3PC, VE3WTA, VE3GMG, VE3TGI, VE3KLX, VE3ATK, VE3XKB, VE3DLL, VA3CMX, VE3YO, VE3JGH, VE3YYB, VE3JHR,
Called to order at 1934ET.
Introductions
Treasurer report: $4221.62 in bank. Aprx $53.00 in petty cash.
Correspondance; Heard from the Hospice Run and SItP. Club info on the RAC website has been updated.
Events; Hospice walk May 7th, 2017. Aprx 1100ET-1300ET. Moved to accept VE3MAF. Seconded VE3XKB. Lori to supply more info and times later.
Lori is doing an edible plants talk in Laurier Woods May 27th 2017. Meet at the end of Brule Street. 1000ET - 1200ET
CANWARN; Monday June 5th 2017. Please sign up with Geoff at. Geoff.coulson@canada.ca [241]
FIELD DAY June 24-25 2017. Please sign up on the website. Will do an abbreviated version if required.
Looks like Run off the Grid will be back on this year. September 30th, 2017. More to follow.
Hew Hams; VE3KLX Kelly, VE3FMY Fern.
80M net; Usually 8 (+/-) check-ins. Conditions not good.
Repeaters; Working well. Clocks are 3 minutes out.
Fleamarket; Dayton Hamfest May 19th - 22nd, 2017
Old Business; Bill talked about the OPS plan for events/emergencies etc. Check on the website and add your input.
ARES; CANWARN Training.
Contest Club; Not much happening. This weekend is the ONTARIO QSO Party. Low stress contest. VA3CCO.com for more.
New Business; Setting up a plan for call out/emergency response. Check out ciinet.org/ares and update your info.
Kelly updated us on the balloon project.
Adjourned 2020ET.
The NBARC April 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 12th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
The Field Day poll is on the website. We need more people if it is going to run. Do get out and let the organizers know what you intend.
http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1518 [242].
CANWARN Training is Monday June 5th, 2017 @ 1830ET. This is a lot of fun and very informative. For more info:
http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1519 [243]
This is just a friendly reminder that the Ontario QSO Party is scheduled for the third weekend of April and you are cordially invited to take part. Times are 1800Z April 15 to 0500Z April 16, and 1200Z to 1800Z April 16. For more info:
www.va3cco.com [244]
Hopefully Kelly VE3KLX (CONGRATULATIONS) will have an update on the WNSP. Check here for more details:
http://www-wid.nearnorthschools.ca/Teacher%20Sites/Shulman/WNSP/wnsp.html [245]
There will be the usual reoprts.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. Reservation under my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
Just a reminder that the NBARC April 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 12th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
The Field Day poll is on the website. We need more people if it is going to run. Do get out and let the organizers know what you intend.
http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1518 [242].
CANWARN Training is Monday June 5th, 2017 @ 1830ET. This is a lot of fun and very informative. For more info:
http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1519 [243]
This is just a friendly reminder that the Ontario QSO Party is scheduled for the third weekend of April and you are cordially invited to take part. Times are 1800Z April 15 to 0500Z April 16, and 1200Z to 1800Z April 16. For more info:
www.va3cco.com [244]
Hopefully Kelly VE3KLX (CONGRATULATIONS) will have an update on the WNSP. Check here for more details:
http://www-wid.nearnorthschools.ca/Teacher%20Sites/Shulman/WNSP/wnsp.html [245]
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. Reservation under my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
NBARC April 13th 2016 Meeting Minutes.
In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VE3DLL, Marlene Wood, VE3GMG, VE3TGI, VA3CMX, VA3JGH, John Higgins,
Called to order at 1936ET
Marlene Wood gave a talk on the Hospice and the Hospice Walk May 1st 2016 at Laurier Woods. Lori to coordinate the event.
Treasurer; away
Correspondence; Patrick 4 Life June 5th 2016.
80 M net; Still about the same number of check-ins.
Repeaters; Some issues with IRLP. Paul is looking at updating the computer.
ARES; Nothing New
Hamfests; Parry Sound in August. Dayton the long weekend in May.
Field Day; The poll on the website will run for another month. If you have any interest please indicate your preference on the website.
RAC; Nothing new
Events; Run off the Grid September 25th 2016. Sign up on the website. Mattawa Canoe Race July 23rd 2016.
Bill showed the Grab and Go Bag. It will be tried at the Hospice Walk.
Adjourned at 2021ET
The NBARC April 13th, 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday April 13th, 2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Bill has the Grab and Go Case and equipment. He will be showing it.
Nipissing Serenity Hospice is going to have their First Annual Hike for Hospice Sunday May 1st 2016 in Laurier Woods. Marlene Wood will be updating us on the walk.
A decision on whether we participate in Field Day or not will be made. If you are interested and haven't indicated on the website yet please do so at http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/2016-field-day [248].
Dinner will be at Joey's Only at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
If I have forgotten anything please drop me a line and I will publish it
73 Drew/VE3MAF
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the NBARC April 8, 2020 meeting has been cancelled.
The May 13, 2020 meeting will depend upon how the pandemic plays out.
Take care and stay safe and healthy.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
REMINDER
The NBARC Christmas Party is Dec 15th. 2016. 1730ET Shrine Club. 1260 Brooks Street. Very easy handicapped access. No runaway walkers this year.
Roast Beef dinner with trimmings, pie coffee and tea for dessert. $23. Buffet style
Doors open at 18:00 - Cash bar.
Please respond to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] prior to Dec 7th for an accurate count of attendees.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC Christmas Party is just over weeks away on Dec 15th. 2016. at Shrine Club. 1260 Brooks Street.
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You DO NOT need to be a member of NBARC. This party is for ALL amateurs, family and friends. Come out and visit other hams in the area.
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As of right now we only have about 12 attendees. The cut off date is next Wednesday Dec 7th. PLEASE respond ASAP to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] prior to Dec 7th for an accurate count of attendees. If we don't get enough people we will have to cancel.
Very easy handicapped access. No runaway walkers this year.
Roast Beef dinner with trimmings, pie coffee and tea for dessert. $23. Buffet style
Doors open at 18:00 - Cash bar.
Donations to the North Bay Santa Fund.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC Christmas Party is just 2 weeks away on Dec 15th. 2016. at Shrine Club. 1260 Brooks Street.
As of right now we only have about 10 attendees. The cut off date is next Wednesday Dec 7th. PLEASE respond ASAP to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] prior to Dec 7th for an accurate count of attendees. If we don't get enough people we will have to cancel.
Very easy handicapped access. No runaway walkers this year.
Roast Beef dinner with trimmings, pie coffee and tea for dessert. $23. Buffet style
Doors open at 18:00 - Cash bar.
Donations to the North Bay Santa Fund.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC 2017 Christmas Party is December 7, 2017 at the Shrine Club, 1260 Brooks Street. Very easy handicapped access. Roast Beef dinner with trimmings, pie coffee and tea for dessert. Approximately $25.00. Doors open at 18:00 - Cash bar. Let us know if you are attending and how many. Please send an email to ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88].
ALL hams are welcome. You do not need to be a club member to attend. So far we have about 9 confirmed with approximately 4 unconfirmed. Please confirm your attendance by December 1st, 2017 so we can let the Shrine Club know.
Donations to the North Bay Santa Fund.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Hopefully see you there !
Due to the covid-19 pandemic the following events have been cancelled:
The hike for hospice this coming Sunday May 3, 2020 has been cancelled.
NBARC May meeting to be held May 13, 2020 is cancelled. Next meeting June 10, 2020 (hopefully).
The Mattawa Canoe Race to be held July 25, 2020 has been cancelled. Next years date is July 24, 2021
Hope you are all doing well and keeping safe.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC February 10, 2016 Meeting Minutes
In attendance were; VE3YO, VA3PC, VA3CMX, VE3GMG, VE3WAC, VE3MAF, VE3MAA, VE3LOR, VE3TGI, VE3XKB, Bob Winfie, VE3ATK, VE3DLL.
Called to order at 1933.
New Hams; Some interest has been shown. Introductions.
Treasurer; ill. nil.
Correspondence; Request for Run off Grid Saturday September 24th, 2016. Moved by Keeling, seconded Lori. Carried.
Minutes; Posted on the website.
80M net. Sunday 0900ET. 8-10 check ins on the average.
Repeaters; Working well. Real time clocks working well.
IRLP/Echolink; Working well.
ARES; Nothing new.
Fleamarkets; St. Catherines last weekend.
Contest Club; nil. Field Day June 25,26 2016. 5 replies to web poll. Poll open until March meeting.
RAC; Al Boyd VE3AJB is director for Ontario North & East
Events; RUN off The GRID September 24, 2016, Hospice Walk May 1st tentative 2016, Mattawa Canoe Race. Field Day.
Old Business; Let us know if you are interested in Field Day.
New Business; Keeling mentioned about Shawn Devine as new Police Chief. Rick VE3ATK can get RG-213 for $0.75 per foot. Let him know if you want some by mid April rickarbour@hotmail.com [251] .
Adjourned 2004ET.
The NBARC February 10th, 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday February 10th, 2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15]
There will be the usual reports.
There will be a small show and tell.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there request a table for 8.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC February 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday February 13, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
Paul will have a report on Qartzsite.
There will be the normal reports.
Dues are now due. RAC members $20.00. Non-RAC members $30.00
Dinner is at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 8 under my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance: VE3LOR, VE3XKB, VE3MAF, VA3PC, VE3DLL,
Regrets: VE3TGI, VA3CMX, VE3KLX.
Called to order 1934ET.
Tresurer: nil
Correspondance: VE3KLX will be at the space project meeting.
Events: Nothing official at this time.
New Hams: nil
Nets: 80M going strong.
Repeaters: Working OK.
Fleamarkets: St. Catherines. Feb 3. Was good.
ARES: Bill was going to order some vests.
Contest Club: nil
RAC: Our handheld exception has been extended until 2021.
New Business: Kelly will give us an update at our March meeting.
Old Business: Paul passed out updated equipment list for VA3BDR estate
Adjourned 2005ET
The NBARC February 2018 meeting is upon us.
************************PLEASE NOTE THE ALTERNATE LOCATION.************************
It is this coming Wednesday February 14, 2018 at 935 Stockdale Road (Keeling residence) the building is called TOWER II. Drive off Stockdale Road. Please park behind the Royal Bank and walk over to the condo. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). The entrance to the condo is from the parking lot not Stockdale Road. If you come early either stay in the car or wait in the lobby. Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/935+Stockdale+Rd,+North+Bay,+ON+P1B+9L7/ [254]@46.3337906,-79.4647918,255m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4d2900074f82df53:0x784bfc8c9bf6f67f!8m2!3d46.3336647!4d-79.4633702?hl=en
There will be the usual reports.
Paul should have an updated list of VA3BDR equipment.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Seafood. It is Valentine Day so it may be a it crowded. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC February 2020 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
Kelly has a problem to solve for the next HAB launch. In her own words....
"This year we are trying to send a payload up that will measure CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. An issue that I have run into is that there is not CO2 sensor that is rated to operate under the conditions it will encounter at altitude in terms of both temperature and pressure. The suggestion from the CO2 sensor people is that we build a little pressure chamber - not a high pressure chamber but something that could hold 1 atm. I was thinking that we could use a Pi to run all of this - we would need a pressure sensor inside the chamber (got it) and then a couple of miniature air pumps, and then a relay to turn the pump motors on to retrieve a new sample. Is this the kind of thing you would know about? Or is there somebody in our club who you think could help me out with this?"
If you have any suggestions come to the meeting with them. I know she will appreciate any help.
Ken's brother Ron will possibly have a surprise at the meeting.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Ivan's on O'Brian St at 1800ET. I made a reservation for 8 under my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC February 8th, 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday February 8th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Joey's Seafood. First person there get a table for 8.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were; VE3MAF, VA3PC, VA3BDR, VE3ATK, Kelly Shulman, VE3GMG, Fern, VE3YO, VA3CMX.
Called to order at 1941ET
Introductions
Treasurer; nil
Correspondance; WNSP Widdifield Near Space Project. CANWARN Monday June 5th 2017.
Events; Field Day looking for interest.
New Hams; Nothing recently.
NET; 80M 6-8 check-ins. Running normally
Repeaters; Working. IRLP had been out for about 3 days. Paul rebooted it and working well.
Hamfests; Butch went to St. Catherines. Good turnout.
Old Business; Got our RAC insurance
ARES; Nothing new
Contest club; Nothing new. Antenna work in the spring.
New Business; Kelly gave a talk on WNSP. Check out the website... http://www-wid.nearnorthschools.ca/Teacher%20Sites/Shulman/WNSP/wnsp.html [245]
Adjourned at 2027ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The Hike for Hospice that was to be held May 3, 2020 has been postponed until later in the year. Date to be announced.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
NBARC January 10, 2018 Meeting Minutes.
In attendance: VA3PC, VE3LOR, VE3YUI, VE3YO VE3XKB, VE3MVF, VE3PUP, VE3TGI, VE3FEM, VE3MAF, VE3ATK, VE3DLL, VA3EPZ/VA7LMP, Bob.
Called to order 1934ET
SK: VA3BDR, VE3BIN
Treasurer: nil
Correspondance: Received RAC Insurance Certificate. Thankyou from Hospital Walk Run.
Nets: 80M running well.
Repeaters: Nothing new. APRS Gateway is down. Paul will be checking into it.
ARES: Nothing new.
Hamfest: St. Catherine's Feb 3, 2018
Events: Nothing upcoming.
Old Business: nil
New Business: List of equipment from VA3BDR estate. Discussion followed. List will be posted on the website. All queries to Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44].
Adjourned at 2039ET
NBARC January 11th, 2017 Meeting Minutes
In attendance: VE3LOR, VA3JGH, VE3YUI, VE3YO, VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VA3BDR, VE3MAF, VE3TGI, VE3DLL, Sam & Shoshanah & Shem Tignanelli, Bob Winfield.
Called to order & 1944ET.
Introduction of guests.
Treasurer report; Nil.
Correspondence; Chris very busy but hopes to be at the next meeting. North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority sent a cheque.
Events; Chistmas Party report. About 20 attended. Food was good. All had a good time. Welcome back next year.
New Hams; nil
Net; 80M normal but conditions are poor.
Repeaters; All working well. Will have a work party at VE3NFM in the spring. Painting etc.
Fleamarket; Niagara Feb 4th.
Old Business; Insurance had been renewed.
ARES; Not much happening. Bill now emergency coordinator.
Contest club; Not much new. Expect more work in the spring.
New Business; nil
Adjourned at 1959ET
Hope you had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The NBARC January 11th, 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday January 11th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
There will be the usual reports.
If you got something new or interesting for Christmas feel free to bring it out and show & tell.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 8 in my name.
Hope to see you there
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VA3BDR, VE3ATK, VE3DLL, VE3DSF, VE3YUI, VA3CMX, Bob Winfield (guest), VA3SPT, VE3LOR, Stephen Wright (guest),
Called to order at 1934.
Introductions.
Correspondence: Paul got a call from North Bay Hospice doing a walk May 1st. Will get back to Paul when finalized.
Minutes: nil
Treasurer: nil
New Hams: nil
Christmas Party raised $225.00 for the Santa Fund.
Net: 80M net still Sunday 0900ET. 8-10 check-ins.
Repeaters: Working well.
IRLP/Echolink: Paul had to reboot the computer.
ARES: Trailer emptied and gone.
Flea markets: nil
Contest club: nil
RAC: New president. Check the web site.
Events: Only thing so far for 2016 is the North Bay Hospice Walk.
Insurance: We have received our insurance papers.
Elections: Chris May moved that the current executive remain for the 2016 year. Seconded by Bill Silver.
New Business: Rick and Doug, played in the RAC winter contest and had fun. Field Day (June 25,26) was discussed. Are you interested in doing Field Day this year? Looking for input. There will be a link on the ve3nbc.ca website.
Adjourned at 2005ET.
Paul demonstrated QSL program with internet links and auto logging.
Hope you had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The NBARC January 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday January 10, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
Paul is hoping to have the equipment list from Bruce's estate ready.
There will be the usual reports.
If you received an unusual gift for Christmas and wish to "Show and tell" please bring it along. Let us know before the meeting starts so we can make time.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet. I have made a reservation for 8 under my name (Drew) for 1800ET.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
I hope everyone had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The NBARC January 2020 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday January 8, 2020 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
There will be the standard reports.
Dues are now due. $20.00 for RAC members. $30.00 for non-RAC members.
Dinner this month is at Joey's Seafood 180 Shirreff Ave, North Bay, ON P1B 7K9. I made a reservation for 8 for 1800ET (yup now taking reservations).
Hope to see you there
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance; VA3PC, VE3GMG, VE3KLX, VE3JZ, VE3TGI, VA3NBH, VE3MAF, Pat O'Gorman, VE3DLL, VA3SK, VE3YUI
Called to order 1938ET
Roll call
Correspondance; Got RAC Insurance papers.
Repeater; VE3NFM squelch still quiet. All working well otherwise.
HF net; 6-8 checkins usually.
ARES; Nothing new.
Treasurer; Aprx $4000.00. Dues are now due. $20.00 RAC members. $30.00 non-RAC members.
Contest Club; ARRL VHF contest this weekend. Antenna work this spring.
Old Business; $175.00 for the santa fund. The Christmas Party was good. Might try Beef and Brand next year.
New Business; Should replace Keeling on the Board of Director. Dan Magill nominated. Moved. Seconded. Passed.
Adjourned 1952ET
In attendance: VA3PC, VE3GMG, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VE3JGH, VE3MAF, VE3ATK, VA3CMX, VE3DLL, VE3XKB
Called to order at 1950ET
New Hams: nil
Correspondance: nil
Events: nothing for this year yet.
Repeaters: Appear all OK.
RAC: Insurance has been paid awaiting paperwork. (Paperwork arrived Thursday)
ARES: Note from a DEC in the Barrie area. Trying to get a meeting in the Barrie area.
HF Net: Still going. 3768 kHz 0900 Sundays
Old business: Christmas Dinner. 11 attendees. $85.00 for the Santa Fund. Good food.
Canadian National Parks on the air. cnpota.ca Check out the website.
January 26, 27 2019 Winter Field Day.
Treasurer: RAC 2019 dues paid.
New Business: nil
Adjourned 2010ET
73 Drew/VE3MAF
Hope you all had a good Christmas and Nwe Year.
The NBARC January 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
The Christmas Dinner was a success and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Kelly is planning another HAB in May.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. I made a reservation for 8 under Andrew.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Please note the correction for Kelly's callsign.
In attendance: VA3PC, VE3TGI, VE3YO, VE3KLX, VE3MAF, VE3DLL, VE3YYB, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3LOR, VE3JGH
Regrets: VE3XKB
Called to order at 1935ET.
Old Business: Field Day. Only 3 replies. Not enough interest to run this year. Repeater shack did get painted. Pictures were shown. Kelly gave a talk with a video on the HAB launch.
Treasurer: $3672.47 in bank.
Correspondence: Thank you from Hike for Hospice. $100.00 donation.
Events: Mattawa Canoe Race July 27th 2019. Need about 4-5 hams. Contact Paul va3pc@ciinet.org [44] if willing to help. Run off the Grid. September 28, 2019. Hospital Walk September 22, 2019. Watch the website for more.
HF net running well.
Repeaters appear to be working ok.
New Business: Bill showed a video on Emergency WIFI Mesh network. Bill requested that emergency/short notice updates not be sent as 'Minutes'. Will be exploring the possibility for emergencies/short notice updates to be sent as text messages possibly via an email - text converter. More to follow.
Adjourned at 2040ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
All have a great summer and see you at our next meeting September 11, 2019
In Attendance; VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3MF, VE3LOR, VA3JGH, VE3TGI, VE3YYB, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VA3EPZ, VE3FEM, VE3DLL
Called to order at 1933ET
New hams: nil
Treasurer: $4480 aprx.
Correspondance: Thank you from Hike for Hospice. They raised aprx. $85,000.00. Note re Bruce memorial and celebration for life. June 26 at 1:00 pm at his home at 6 Cedar Lane in Bonfield with Celebration of Life held at LuLu’s Bar and Grill on Main Street at Lansdowne in Callander. Please let Paul know if you are going to attend either gathering so he can let Daphne and LuLu's know va3pc@ciinet.org [44]
Events: Field Day June 23/24, 2018 - Need at least 5. Set up Saturday morning. Contact Chris VE3YYB ccharland@cogeco.ca [257] and let him know how you can help.
Triathlon - July 1, 2018 0830ET - 1300ET. Need 6-8 volunteers. Sign up on the website or contact Bill ve3tgi@gmail.com [128].
Mattawa Canoe Race July 28, 2018 - 0700ET - 1800ET. Bring a lunch. Dinner provided. Sign up on the website or ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88]
We are going to have a shack painting weekend. Paul will put out note in advance.
RAC: AGM Saturday June 16, 2018 in Red Deer.
Contest Club: nil
Old Business: Discussion on Dayton Hamfest.
New Business: Bill has free UPS's. May need battery replacement.
Adjourned 2031ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC June 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday June 13, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
We have a couple of events coming up. The North Bay Triathlon is Sunday July 1st. The North Bay Mattawa Canoe Race is Saturday July 28th. Both are fun events.
We also have BRUCE ROBERTS VA3BDR - CELEBRATION OF LIFE JUNE 26TH.
There will be a gathering at 1:00 pm at his home at 6 Cedar Lane in Bonfield to say goodbye and then a Celebration of
Life held at one of Bruce’s favourite places ~ LuLu’s Bar and Grill on Main Street at Lansdowne in Callander.
Please let Paul know by June 22nd know if you are hoping to attend the celebration so that we can
give an approximate number of guests to Daphne
There will be the normal reports.
Dinner this month will be at Joey's Seafood at 1800ET. First person there get seating for 8 please.
The busy summer time is about to start so come out and visit.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC June 14th, 2017 Meeting Minutes
In Attendance; VE3MF, VA3PC, VE3KLX, VE3LOR, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VE3XKB, VA3BDR, VE3MAF, VE3TGI, VE3ATK, VE3DLL,
Called to order at 1932ET.
Treasurer; $4154.12 in bank. $42.16 outstanding bills. aprx $60.00 petty cash.
Correspondance; Triathalon, City re SiTP, Hospice walk brought in about $72,000.00.
Field Day; Due to a lack of interest not going to participate as a club this year. Motion to add Mattawa Conservation Authority as named insurer. Moved VE3TGI Second VE3YUI. Passed.
80M net; Conditions appear to be getting better. 8-10 checkins normally.
Repeaters; Nothing new.
APRS; Back on the air.
Hamfests; Dayton. Wet and muddy. Friday long line up to get into the fairgrounds. Much improved the rest of the weekend.
Parry Sound August 12th.
ARES: Triathalon Sunday July 2nd, 2017. Bill gave a report. Please sign up on the website. Need a few more people. Should be finished by about 1300ET.
Bill displayed a blue parking cone. Will have NBARC on them.
Many years since we ordered our blue vests. New vests aprx. $25.00 including silk screening. Order on the website. Motion to order a few extra for the club. Moved VE3XKB. Second VE3YUI. Passed.
Level of service document. Bill has one for normal events and emergency events. Drafts will be posted on the website. Please feel free to ask questions and make suggestions.
Old Business; P4L. Lori gave a report. Suggestion to get the antenna up higher. Need a larger tripod and more mast. Motion to design and fabricate a taller mast for the portable setup. Moved VE3TGI Seconded VE3LOR. Passed.
Kelly gave a talk on the WNSP. Going to do it again next year if possible.
New Business; nil
Adjourned at 2111ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
There are no meetings during July and August. Our next meeting will be September 13, 2017. Have a great and safe summer.
The NBARC June 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday June 14th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
The WNSP-1 balloon was a success. Kelly is going to give a report and presentation. I'm sure she will be full of improvements and ideas for the 2018 season.
Patrick 4 Life went well. Lori will have a report.
CANWARN training went well. Paul will have a short report.
Upcoming events are; Field Day June 24/25; North Bay Triathlon July 2; Mattawa Canoe Race July 29; Run off the Grid September 30.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Joey's Seafood on Shirreff. They don't take reservations but I have warned them that we are coming. I requested they keep a table for 8 open.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Due to the pandemic the NBARC June 10, 2020 meeting has been cancelled. Hopefully by September things will be better and we will be able to meet on September 9, 2020.
There has been no interest on the website to operate Field Day as a club event.
Have a safe and healthy summer and as the song goes 'See you in September' (hopefully).
73/Drew VE3MAF
The meeting was called to order at 1935ET.
In attendance were; VE3MF, VE3MAF, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VA3PC,VE3GMG, VE3YUI, VE3ATK
Correspondence; Received a request to participate in the North Bay Triathlon July 3, 2016. We will assist.
Events; We are NOT doing Field Day as a club. Not enough interest.
We received a request to assist with Summer in The Park. We will assist. Require 2-4 people at the most.
The Mattawa Canoe Race is July 23, 2016. We require 6-8 people.
Please sign up on the website for any event as soon as possible. It helps the coordinator in planning.
Nets; The 80M net is still running. 80M has been poor. 3768kHz 0900ET Sundays. Feel free to check-in.
Repeaters; They are working well. Echolink and IRLP are working well.
Hamfests; Milton Hamfest July 9, 2016
Parry Sound Hamfest August 13, 2016.
RAC; Paul gave a quick update.Check the website for more.
Old Business; Dayton Hamfest. A lot of fun.
Patrick 4 Life. It went well but was cold and wet.
New Business; The Corbiel Contest Club is looking at having an antenna raising to get ready for the fall season. Standby for further.
Meeting adjourned at 2007ET. We are now on summer break. Our next meeting is September 14, 2016
Lori VE3LOR did some baking and provided some diabetic cookies. They were good and we are quite willing to test other creations.
Dan VE3YUI donated a speaker for the Grab & Go box.
73/Drew VE3MAF. Don't forget Saturday coffee at the Northgate Square.
The NBARC June 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday June 8th,2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
UPCOMING EVENTS
2106 Patrick 4 Life: Patrick 4 Life goes this Sunday, and we could use a few more volunteers (3 so far - I'd like 7 please).
The start and finish will be in Lee Park, Dave Saad would like the volunteers there for 07:15 (at least for the start/finish - announcement team).
As last year, he would like an announcement team to prompt the stage with the bib numbers about 30 seconds before they cross the finish line.
There will be the half marathon starting at 08:00, with a 3 hour time limit then the 10k at 08:15, 5k at 08:30, and the 2k at 09:30.
We should be clear around noon.
If you can help out, sign up on the site, or drop me an e-mail at va3pc @ ciinet.org
We can gather on the air VE3ERX at 07:15 Sunday morning, or meet at the park.
CANWARN Training: Canwarn training in Mattawa. Mike Rhoden Arena - This Friday June 3, 2016 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
rsvp Nelson Jenking Jr. @ mailto:va3ndj@yahoo.ca [260].
Lori VE3LOR is looking for a ride if anyone is going over. Please call her at 705-474-5728 if you can help out.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is a Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I have made a reservation in my name for 8 people.
This is our last meeting before the summer break. Come on out and enjoy.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance: VA3PC, VE3YO, VA3NBH, VE3KLX, VE3TGI, VE3YYB, VE3MAF, Pat O'Brien, VE3GMG, VE3DLL, VA3CPA
Regrets: VA3CMX
Called to order 1935ET
Introductions:
Correspondance: Request for Mattawa Canoe Race. July 25, 2020.
Events: Hike for Hospice May 3. Triathlon June 28. Mattawa Canoe Race July 25. RoTG September 26. Hospital Walk September 27. All passed.
Repeater: VE3NFM still acting up. Hope to be able to get into the shack soon. VE3ERX working well.
HF Net: Going well.
ARES: Bill gave a short report. He is looking for some help.
Treasurer: nil
Contest Club: Hoping to do some antenna work aftr the snow goes.
Old Business: Kelly gave an update on the HAB.
New Business: Field Day 27-28, 2020. Chris VE3YYB is looking for 5-6 (or more). Please sign up by the end of May. More on the website. Chris is looking for assistance for an HF antenna. Stay tuned.
Adjourned 2000ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance: VE3MAF, VE3LQV, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VA3PC, VE3ATK, Dave Holmes, VE3TGI, VE3GMG, VA3CMX, VE3LOR, VE3JGH
Called to order at 1936ET.
Introductions.
Correspondance: NW Ontario ARES Group. Trying to reactivate HF net 3675 kHz 2130 UTC check-ins and other means of communications (WINLINK etc).
Events: Hike for Hospice May 5, 2019, Mattawa Canoe Race July 27, 2019, Hospital Walk/Run, RoTG September 28, 2019.
Repeaters: Both doing well
HF Net: Still doing well. 7-10 check-ins
Old Business: Matt Morin tower climbing. Rick talked to him. Quoted $80.00/HR.
Treasurer: $3233 in bank. $350 in cash.
New Business: Ontario QSO Party is April 20, 21 2019.
Contest Club: nil
Adjourned at 2003ET
Just as a foot note we didn't have dinner at Joey's Seafood as it closed March 9, 2019. They retired. We had dinner instead at Ivan's Restaurant. The meal was very good and it will be added to our rotation.
73/Drew VE3MAF
PLEASE NOTE CORRECTIONS:
Lori's email
Old Business
In attendance: VE3LOR, VE3GMG, VE3TGI, VE3JGH, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3FMY, Yara, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VA3EPZ/VA7LMP, VA3CMX, VE3YUI, VE3DLL, VE3ATK
Called to order 1940ET
Introductions
Treasurer: $4320.37 in bank. Dues; RAC members $20.00 non-RAC $30.00.
Correspondance: nil
Events: Hike for Hospice May 6, 2018. Request to do the Hike for Hospice via Lori. Motion to attend VE3LOR. Seconded VE3YUI. Carried. We need 6-8 hams. 0800ET-1300ET (+/-). More to follow. Contact Lori VE3LOR kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64]
Patrick 4Life cancelled.
New Hams: nil
80M net: aprx 8 check-ins.
Repeaters: Appear to be working well. VE3NFM shack work in the spring.
Fleamarkets: Brampton this weekend.
Old Business: Blue Vests has been placed.
Contest Club: nil
Paul is going to operate in the Ontario QSO contest as a rover April 21/22 2018. Contact Paul if interested va3pc@ciinet.org [44].
RAC: Paul gave a report.
New Business: Query on the 6M repeater in Mattawa. VE3EOR 53.010 pl 100.0 or 103.5 (Butch can't remember which) 100W. Antenna favours the north but is useable from North Bay.
Howard showed some equipment he is selling.
Old Business: Bill has ordered the reflective blue vests used at events. He will update when they arrive.
Adjourned 2015ET
Paul gave a show and tell on the Bobbypole.
Lori's email - Lori VE3LOR kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64]
Old Business - Bill has ordered the reflective blue vests used at events. He will update when they arrive.
73/DREW VE3MAF
The NBARC March 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday March 14, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
Kelly will hopefully have an update on the progress of the balloon release. I also have a gift for her if she attends.
Paul will have a 'show and tell'. It is an emergency / portable HF dipole.
Lori will have an update on the Hospice Walk May 6 2018.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Boston Pizza 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 10 under my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC March 2020 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday March 11, 2020 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
Hopefully Kelly will have an update on the HAB launch.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at the FifTY's Diner on Trout Lake Road. I have made a reservation for 8 at 1800ET under my name.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC March 8th, 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday March 8th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
There will be the usual reports.
Kelly will be updating us on her balloon project and demonstrating her SDR. Here is a link to the website.
http://www-wid.nearnorthschools.ca/Teacher%20Sites/Shulman/WNSP/wnsp.html [245]
Dinner this month is at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. I have made a reservation in my name.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC March 8th 2017 Meeting Report
In attendance were; VA3PC, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VE3DLL, VE3YUI, VE3ATK, VA3BDR, Kelly, VE3GMG, VE3MVF, Stephen Wright, Dan Fern, Bob Winfield, VE3TGI,
Called to order at 1937ET
Correspondance; nil
Canwarn; Monday June 5th 2017 1803ET OPP RHQ.
Field Day; Trying to organize. There will be a poll on the website. We need people. Let us know.
New Hams; VE3WTA Tim in El Dee.
NET; Band has been poor. 6-8 check-ins. 3768kHz 0900ET Sundays
Repeaters; Both working well.
Hamfests; nil
Old Business; Events template. If you have any suggestions/unusual situations email Bill
ve3tgi@gmail.com [128] so he can include them.
ARES; nil
Contest Club; nil
New Business; nil
Adjourned at 1948ET.
Kelly gave an update on the WNSP. Here is a link to the website.
http://www-wid.nearnorthschools.ca/Teacher%20Sites/Shulman/WNSP/wnsp.html [245]
73/Drew VE3MAF
Field Day June 25, 26 2016 will be discussed. There is a poll on the website. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/2016-field-day [248] . Let the organizers know what your intentions are.
We are heading our busy season. It is time to revisit a "GRAB & GO" type of set-up. Do we go ahead or not and if so what are the requirements?
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Montana's (the old Kelsey's) at 1800ET. Reservation in my name. Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3LQV, VE3LOR, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VE3GMG, VE3TGI, VA3CMX, VE3DLL,
Called to order 1930ET.
New Hams: nil
Treasurer: nil
Correspondance: nil
80M net: running normally.
Repeaters: Working well.
IRLP/Echolink: IRLP appears to be having connection problems. If you get the timeout message please try connecting to 9990 the test reflector. If the test reflector works the problem is probably on the other end.
ARES: There was an update ot the community emergency plan.
Hamfests: HAM-EX in Brampton March 19th, 2016.
Contest Club: nil
Field Day: Only 7 bodies have voted. Going to let the poll run for another month until the April meeting. PLEASE vote on the website and let us know if you are interested. Still looking for an operating site.
RAC: Paul gave an update. Check the website for more.
Events: Hospice Walk. Nothing new. Run off the Grid we have accepted. Triathalon, and Mattawa Canoe Race should be going.
Old Business: nil
New Business: Grab and Go Box. Moved by Dan Spend up to $1200.00 to spend on a Grab and Go box setup. Seconded Howard. Carried. Drew abd Bill to obtain.
Coffee at the meeting. We are going to try at the April meeting bringing in coffee. Moved by Drew. Seconded by Bill. Carried.
Adourned at 2008ET.
In attendance were; VA3PC, VA3CMX, VE3KLX, VE3LOR, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3ATK, VE3DLL, VE3GMG, VE3MAF, VA3BDR
Called to order at 1941ET
Treasurer; nil
Correspondence; SiTP, Triathlon.
Events; Patrick 4 Life June 4th 2017, Triathlon July 2nd, 2017, Run off the Grid September 30th, 2017. CANWARN Training is coming up on June 5th 2017. This is a very interesting and informative evening. It will be held at the OPP RHQ, 911A Gormanville Road in the Cathy Burns Training Room. Please RSVP to Geoff Coulson at geoff.coulson@canada.ca [263].
Field Day; June 24th, 25th 2017. Very little interest. Can do an abbreviated version. Paul will look into RAC insurance. More to follow.
New Hams; nil
80M net; 8-10 check-ins. Conditions have been poor.
Repeaters; Paul changed the IRLP/Echolink computer. Wondering if anyone had noticed any problems. The APRS link is down. Paul will be putting a new TNC in service hoping that fixes the problem as everything else appears to be working normally.
Flea markets; Dayton the May long weekend. Parry Sound is August 12th, 2017
ARES; SMEAC (Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/Logistics, Command & Control) for the HOSPICE was shown. It was suggesed that a template be put on the website so coordinators have something to refer to.
Contests; RAC Canada Day Contest July 1st, 2017. 0000UTC - 2359UTC. This is a low stress contest. Come out and have some fun.
Kelly gave an update on the HAB. Launching sometime after the May long weekend. Flight window May 23rd thru June 8th. Hopefully May 25th 2017. Wind and Weather permitting. Looking at a flight duration of 2-2.5 hours.
Old Business; nil
New Business; nil
Adjourned at 2037ET
Next meeting June 14th 2017.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC May 10, 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday May 10th, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
The 2nd Annual Hike for Hospice will soon be here. The walk takes place in the Laurier Woods on Sunday, May 7. Our meeting spot and time are the Brule Street parking lot at 9:30 a.m. A free lunch will be available to NBARC volunteers. If you would like to participate but haven't yet signed up on our website, please do so. We could use a few more bodies. It looks like it might be wet and cool so dress accordingly.
Kelly will hopefully provide us with an update on the Widdifield HAB project. We should be getting together to test out equipment shortly.
Patrick 4 Life is coming up June 4th.
CANWARN Training is June 5th @1830ET. Location: 911A Gormanville Road in the Training Room. Please let Geoff Coulson know if you plan to attend. geoff.coulson@canada.ca [263] This is a very informative session.
Field Day is June 24/25. We need a few more people to run it. We will look at an abbreviated event if required. Sign up on the website at http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1518 [242].
The club address on the RAC Canadian Clubs web page has been updated.
There will be the regular reports.
Dinner this month will be at Boston Pizza @1800ET I have made a reservation for 8 under my name.
Looking forward to seeing you.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC May 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
In attendance were; VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VE3XKB, VE3MAF, VA3BDR, VE3GMG, VE3YUI, Bob Winfield, VE3ATK, VE3TGI, VE3DLL, VA3SPT,
Called to order at 1930ET.
Treasurer; Balance $3942.57. $30.00 petty cash. $50.00 from Serenity Hospice.
Correspondence; Patrick 4 Life. June 5, 2016. Mattawa Canoe Race July 23, 2016, Emergency Services Open House May 28, 2016 1100-1400ET.
NET; 80M conditions were bad. Few check-ins.
Repeaters; Working OK. IRLP was down for a while. Clocks are working well.
ARES; Emergency Services Open House.
Hamfests; Parry Sound August 13, 2016, Dayton May long weekend. See RAC for more. http://rac.eton.ca/events/upcoming.php [228]
RAC; Currently looking for a new treasurer. Looking for feedback on the constitution. Paul gave a report.
Old Business; Lori gave a report on the Serenity Hospice walk. About 400 participants and 100 volunteers.
Raised approximately $56,000.00. Discussion followed. Dan VE3YUI is donating a speaker to the G&G Box.
Not doing Field Day officially this year.
New Business; nil
Adjourned at 2010ET
Dan VE3DLL had a show and tell. 100+ year old military equipment used by the French forces in WWII.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC May 11th, 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday May 11th, 2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Lori will be giving a report on the Hospice Walk/Run.
There will be a discussion on what to do with the NBARC tower and guy cables that was donated to the club. It is sitting in my backyard.
This month we are going to have a new and different chair person.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. First person there get a table for 8.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance; Dave VA3NBH, VA3PC, VE3TGI, VE3JGH, VE3YYB, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VE3LKX, VE3MAF, John, VE3DLL,
Regrets; VE3XKB, VA3CMX
Called to order 1945ET.
Correspondance; Will assist at the canoe race. Note from RBC re account.
Events; Hike for Hospice. Lori gave an update. Good event. Lori will have more info when she gets it. UPDATE: About 400 walkers. About $63,000.
Kelly balloon launch. In the launch window right now. Gave a show and tell with the HAB equipment. UPDATE: Launched Tuesday May 14, 2019 @ 1030ET. Reached an altitude of aprx. 32441 metres. Successfully recovered.
Mattawa Canoe Race. July 27, 2019.
Paul looked at the repeater shack. NEEDS painting. Sunday May, 26, 2019 @ 1230ET at the Tower Dr. Site. Rain date Friday May 31, 2019 1230ET.
HF Net; Running well.
Repeaters; Working well.
Old Business; Paul gave a report on the Ontario QSO Party on Easter weekend. Over 170 log entries submitted.
New Business; Field day June 29/30, 2019. Will put a poll on the website.
Treasurer; nil
Contest Club; Ken very busy. More to come.
Adjourned 2038ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC May 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
There will be the usual reports.
We have the 2019 Hike for Hospice Walk this Sunday May 5, 2019 in Laurier Woods. Some people have signed up, but we need a few more. If you are able to help out, please contact Lori at kethren2004@yahoo.ca [64]
Other events are:
Mattawa Canoe Race July 27, 2019.
Hospital Walk/Run September 22, 2019 still awaiting a request to participate.
Kelly is planning a launch anytime May-June. We should get 48 hr notice. Kelly is going to make up a distribution list for notification. Send her your email at kelly.shulman@nearnorthschools.ca [237] if you wish to be updated.
Run off the Grid September 28, 2019.
Dinner this month is at the Fifty's Diner 2555 Trout Lake Rd at 1800ET (Trout Lake Plaza where Freshco is). Reservation for 8 in my name.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC May 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes
In Attendance: VE3XKB, VA3PC, VA3CMX, VE3YO, VE3MAF, VE3LOR, VE3JGH, VE3TGI, VE3YYB, VE3GMG, VE3DLL, VE3ATK, VE3YUI, VA3EPZ
Called to order at 1931ET
New Hams: nil
Treaasurer: $4350.00 in bank. The $100.00 Cheque to Kelly is on hold until the fall to see if there will be enough interest in a high altitude balloon project.
Correspondance: Received official request for North Bay Triathlon July 1, 2018. Moved Lori, Second Jerry. Carried.
Received official request for Mattawa Canoe Race July 28, 2018. Moved Dan. Seconded Howard. Carried.
Events: Lori gave a report on The Hike for Hospice. Communications worked well. Officially there were 392 participants. Planning for shovels in the ground in June 2018.
Repeaters: APRS is back on line. TNC had gone into non-kiss mode. The time has been updated on both repeaters. The VE3NFM building really needs paint. Possibly May 26th. More to follow.
RAC: Paul requested a corrected insurance certificate. Industry Canada updated list of frequencies. Main change is 60M band. 15kHz at 100W. Effective in the near future.
Contest Club: nil
Old Business: Field Day June 23rd, 24th 2018. Still in the planning stage. Approximately 8 interested. More to follow.
ARES: CANWARN not here this year. Should be next year.
New Business: nil
ADJOURNED 2002ET
Paul gave a short show and tell on MEROSS IP controlled switches.
The NBARC May 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday May 9, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
Sorry for the lateness of the meeting notice but I had a visitor all last week.
We have the Hike for Hospice Sunday (tomorrow) in the morning. Lori will have a short report at the meeting but may not have all the information.
We have received official requests for both the North Bay Triathlon July 1st and the Mattawa Canoe Race July 28th.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Boston Pizza. I made a reservation for 8 at 1800ET under my name.
Hope to see you there. The weather is getting nice.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC November 11th 2015 meeting is upon us. It is Wednesday November 11th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013. [15]
73/Drew Riddell VE3MAF
In attendance: VE3YO, VE3XKB, VA3PC, VA3BDR, VE3MAF, VE3LOR, VA3CMX, VE3YUI, VE3LQV, VE3DLL, VE3GMG, VE3ATK.
Called to order at 1932ET.
Correspondence: Insurance sent off to RAC Oct. 28th.
Treasurer: $4724.23 in the bank.
New hams/members: nil
Repeaters: Working well.
80M net: Doing well. 6-10 check-ins.
ARES: SET last month. CEMPC meeting. Keeling attended.
RAC: Check the website for info.
Old Business: Christmas Party. December 10th. 2015. Wacky Wings. 1800ET meet and greet. 1830ET eat. Please sign up or leave a comment on the website ( http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/nbarc-christmas-party-2015 [250] ) with your name and how many are attending by Monday December 7th 2015 so we can inform the restaurant. Donations to the NORTH BAY Santa Fund will be accepted.
Old trailer. Move stuff Sunday November 15th. Meet Northgate Square 1300ET.
New Business: Election at the January Meeting./Chris
Events: Nothing for the rest of the year.
Adjourned at 2017ET
73/Drew
The NBARC November 11th 2015 meeting is upon us. It is Wednesday November 11th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013. [15]
On the agenda we have;
1) Christmas Party - when and where
2) The contents of the ham trailer are still in my fabric garage. Need to arrange delivery of the tower to Jim VA3JGH and disposal/storage of the rest of the trailer contents.
Standard reports.
If you have anything else to add drop me a line at ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88].
Dinner this month will be at Boston Pizza.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance: VA3PC, VA3CMX, VE3MAF, VA3NBH, VE3TGI, VE3DLJ, VE3ATK, VE3YUI, VE3KLX, VA3SK, VE3YO, VE3LOR, VE3JGH, VA3GI
Called to order 1938ET
Introductions
Christmas Party: Loi's Chinese restaurant on Trout Lake Rd.. December 12, 2019. 1800ET. Please let Paul know by December 6, 2019 if you will be attending to confirm. va3pc@ciinet.org [44] or ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88]
Correspondance: RAC insurance submitted.
Events: nil
Repeaters: VE3NFM squelch still too loose. Paul will fix when he gets a chance. VE3ERX working well.
HF: 6-8 check-ins sometimes more.
ARES: Paul tried the SET. Going to try again.
Treasurer: $4195.72 less outstanding cheque to Paul. Dues are now due. $20.00 for RAC members. $30.00 for non-RAC members. Moved VE3ATK. Second VE3LOR passed
Contest Club: Slowly getting things back to normal.
Howard has a 14 Element 2M beam and a Tail Twister rotator for sale. Contact him 705-474-3843 or hwurster@2hotmail.com [266].
Dan has a 3 element 10/15/20 with WARC and some radio equipment for sale. Contact him 705-845-5419 or dirtydan2239@hotmail.com [267].
New business: Bill Simkins VA3WFS has commercial tower sections for sale. 6 1/2 ten foot sections. Asking $550 simkins.jw@bell.net [268]
Bill gave a presentation on powerline noise from a new windfarm.
Adjourned 2020ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance; VA3PC, VE3ATK, VE3XKB, VE3LOR, VE3KLX, VA3JGH, VE3MAF; VE3DLL, VE3FMY;
Regrets; VA3CMX
Called to order 1935ET
New hams; nil
Correspondance; Note from Matt Morin about tower rigging. Certified and has his own equpment. Paul is going to post his contact info on the website.
Events; Hospital Walk/Run went well.
Repeaters; Clock has been set.
RAC; Insurance is in progress.
HF Net; 3768 kHz 0900ET Sunday. 7-8 checkins.
Old Business; Kelly gave a report on the HAB. Here is a link to the images. http://mysites-nndsb.nearnorthschools.ca/personal/shulmank/Shared%20Docu... [269]
Christmas Party will be Thursday December 13, 2018. Roast Beef dinner. $25.00 We only have 15 indicating attendance. We need at least 20 to commit to the Shrine Club. Please indicate attendance if you have not done so yet by November 30, 2018. Sign up on the website.
New Business; Kelly is planning another HAB in May. Stay tuned.
Adjourned at 2045ET
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC November 2018 meeting is upon us.
************************PLEASE NOTE THE ALTERNATE LOCATION.************************
It is this coming Wednesday November 14, 2018 at 935 Stockdale Road the building is called TOWER II. Driveway is off Stockdale Road. Please park behind the Royal Bank and walk over to the condo. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). The entrance to the condo is from the parking lot not Stockdale Road. If you come early either stay in the car or wait in the lobby.
Kelly had a successful HAB launch. The balloon was eventually recovered. She will have a report and her plans for the next launch.
December is our Christmas Dinner. It is at the Shrine Club. Roast beef dinner. Approx $25.00. Thursday December 6 or 13 2018. There have only been 6 responses to the poll. We need at least 20 people for this to be successful. Sign up on the website http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1617 [239] or send the club an email ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88]. The date will be finalized at the meeting.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner is at Joey's this month. First person there get a table for 8 as they don't take reservations.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC November 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
We will be deciding on a date and location for our Christmas Dinner. The poll for the date is located here. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1668 [270]
Membership dues are now due. $20.00 for RAC members. $30.00 for non-RAC members.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner is at Swiss Chalet 1800ET. I made a reservation for 8 under my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Attendance: VE3LOR, VE3TGI, VE3DLL, VE3PUP, VE3LOR, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VA3PC, VE3MAF,
VE3ATK, VA3CMX
Called to order at 1935ET
Regrets: VA3BDR
Treasurer: Chris is taking over as treasurer.
Correspondance: Donation from Kiwanis Club.
New Hams: nil
Nets: 80M still running Sunday 0900ET 3768kHz.
Repeaters: Nothinng New
ARES: Got a note about a possible Northern Ontario SET. Paul will have more when it becomes available.
Hamfests: Nothing new
Events: Nothing upcoming.
Old Business: The NBARC Christmas Party is Dec 7th. 2017. at Shrine Club. 1260 Brooks Street. Very easy handicapped access. Roast Beef dinner with trimmings, pie coffee and tea for dessert. Approximately $25.00. Doors open at 18:00 - Cash bar. Let us know if you are attending and how many. Please send an email to ve3nbc@ve3nbc.ca [88].
Bill is ordering 12 vests.
RAC insurance papers were submitted. The North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority was added as a named insured.
New Business: Bruce is getting rid of his ham equipment. Paul is doing an inventory. The list will be posted when ready. Club members will have first chance.
Adjourned at 1956ET.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC November 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday November 8, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
We will be discussing our Christmas Party. We have tentatively booked the Shrine Club (Thanks to Dan, VE3DLL).
Easy access. - Level parking lot.
We are looking at the first week of December, on either the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening.
Dinner will be the same as last year, Roast Beef with all the trimmings. Cost around $25.
As usual we will be accepting donations for the Santa Fund.
Please indicate your choice of date on the poll. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1562 [271]
We want to firm up the date prior to the November meeting - Dan is anxious to confirm the date before someone else grabs it.
You do not need to be a member of the club to attend the Christmas Party.
Paul is working on a list of equipment that Bruce VA3BDR will be getting rid of.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Joey's Seafood. They don't take reservations so the first person there get a table for 6.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC November 9th 2016 Meeting Minutes
In attendance; VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VA3PC, VE3LOR, VE3DLL, VA3WAC, VE3MAF, VE3TGI, Robert Winfield, VA3BDR,
Called to order at 1935ET
Treasurer; deposited $184.00 Dues Due. RAC members $20.00. non-RAC members $30.00 Aprx $4150.00 in the bank.
Correspondance; Al VE3AJB thanked for the nomination papers. Director for N+E for the next 2 years.
Events; Hospital walk/run went well. Nobody got lost.
Christmas Party. Dec 15th. 2016. 1730ET Shrine Club. 1260 Brooks Street. Buffet style. Cost in the $20-$22 range. Please email responses to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] by Dec 7th with number attending.
New Hams; nil
Net; 80M running as per normal. Conditions poor.
Repeaters; Running well. Need to paint the VE3NFM shack in the spring.
ARES; Some traffic re hurricane season. Now over.
Fleamarket; Markham Nov 5th. Reported as good.
Old Business; insurance forms have been submitted.
Contest Club; nil
New Business; Should draw up a document which outlines our responsibility, duties and knowledge at events. Bill VE3TGI will start the process.
Adjourned at 2007ET.
The NBARC November 9th, 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday November 9th, 2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
We will be making a final decision about our Christmas Party. The dates are Thursday Dec 8th or 15th. Go to http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1496 [272] to vote.
We will also have a discussion about putting together s reference sheet as to our duties and responsibilities during events.
Dinner this month is at Boston Pizza at 1800ET. Reservation for 8 made in my name.
Hope to see you there.
73/DREW VE3MAF
In Attendance: VA3PC, VE3XKB, VE3GMG, VE3FEM, VE3TGI, VE3MAF, VE3ATK, VE3KLX, VE3JGH, VE3LOR, VE3DLL
Regrets: VA3CMX
Called to order at 1935ET
New Hams: nil
Correspondance: Letter from Ian VE6IXD. Wants to do SOTA (Summits on the Air) in the area.
Hospital Walk/Run Sunday October 14, 2018 0830 - 1130.
Events: Report on Run off the Grid. Still going to have a shack painting.
RAC: Paul gave a short report.
Contest Club: nil
Repeaters: VE3ERX clock not set. Paul will fix.
HF Net: 7-8 check-ins
Old Business: Kelly is ready to go with the HAB. Just waiting for the weather.
New Business: Christmas Party. Shrine Club. Roast beef dinner. Approx $25.00. Thursday December 6 or 13 2018. Paul will put out a poll.
November meeting will be at Keeling's building 935 Stockdale.
Discussion on ARES and our role.
Dues are due. $20.00 for RAC member. $30.00 non-Rac.
Adjourned 2027ET
In Attendance: VE3FEM should have been VE3FMY
Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC October 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday October 11, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361667,-79.4888098,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
Paul will have a report on The Run off the Grid.
ARES SET October 14, 2017. Paul will send out more info.
The Hospital Walk/Run is Sunday October 15, 2017. We need 3-4 volunteers. At the moment we only have one signed up.
Although it is early it is time to start planning our Christmas Party. Last year it was held at the Shrine Club and was well received. If there are any other suggestions bring them up. We have to make a decision early so we can book the time we want.
Dinner this month is at Boston Pizza. I have made a reservation for 6 under my name (Andrew). I will be absent as I am away on holidays.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC October 12th 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday October 12th, 2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
The North Bay Regional Hospital Walk/Run is October 16th, 2016. There was a FB message from Meaghan Lynn about the run.
There will be the usual reports.
I will be away so someone else will need to take minutes.
Dinner will be at Joey's at 1800ET. 1st person there get a table for 8.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
The NBARC October 14th, 2015 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday (no NOT tomorrow) October 14th, 2015 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
On the agenda we have;
1) Christmas Party - when and where
2) Bill VE3TGI will be presenting my thoughts on the GRAB & GO setup. Gerry VE3YO will have a show & tell on a dual band radio that I purchased that might serve our needs.
3) The contents of the ham trailer are still in my fabric garage. Need to arrange delivery of the tower to Jim VA3JGH and disposaléstorage of the rest of the trailer contents.
The York Regional Hamfest is in Markham October 31st, 2015
The standard reports etc.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet. First person there get a table for 8
You will have to find a secretary to take minutes for this meeting as I will be absent.
If anyone else has somethinng they need added to the agenda let me know and I will send it around.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC October 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Attendance: VA3PC, VE3MAF, VA3NBH, VA3JGH, VE3TGI, VE3YUI, VE3KLX, VE3YO, VE3DLL, VE3LOR, VE3GMG,
Called to order at 1937ET
Correspondance: RAC Insurance is due.
Events: Hospital Walk/Run. Went well. 22 for the 6K. ROTG Went well. Approximately 150 participants. Food was good.
Repeaters: Appear to be working well.
HF Net: 3768kHz 0900ET Sunday mornings. 6-8 check-ins.
ARES: SET Saturday Ocrober 12, 2019. Check-in on the repeater 0915ET-0930ET with location and callsign. Paul and John VE3VGI playing with Winlink passing messages.
New Business: Christmas Party. Poll on the website for dates. December 5, 12, 19 2019. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1668 [270]. Choices are Loi's, Look-out. For 20 the Look-out will do a menu. Kelly will look into Tiny Italy in Callander.
Howard has a 14 Element 2M beam and a Tail Twister rotator for sale. Contact him 705-474-3843 or hwurster@2hotmail.com [266]. Dan has a 3 element 10/15/20 with WARC for sale. Contact him 705-845-5419 or dirtydan2239@hotmail.com [267].
Treasurer: Enough to pay for the RAC insurance.
Contest Club: No word from Ken re antenna work.
Old Business: Kelly gave a presentation on her trip to NASA Goddard Space Centre.
Adjourned at 2028ET
Have a good Thanksgiving.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
The NBARC October 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday October 10, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
There will be a report on Run off the Grid. It was a great time and it didn't rain TOO much. They are already planning for next year the last weekend in September.
Kelly is planning to have the HAB launch very shortly. She will have a report on how the planning is going or how the launch went.
The Hospital Walk/Run is Sunday October 14, 2018. WE need 3-4 volunteers. More at the meeting.
It is about time to talk about our Christmas Party.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner thid month is at Boston Pizza. I made a reservation for 8 under my name.
Hope to see you at the meeting.
Have a GREAT Thanksgiving.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The NBARC October 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
Kelly will have been to the NASA Space Centre at the Goddard Space Centre and hopefully she will have a report.
The Nature's Harmony ROTG was a success. There will be a report.
There will be an update on the Christmas Party. The suggestions are Loi's or 1887 Bistro Callander or Lookout Inn Callander. Paul will have checked out the 1887 Bistro and the Lookout Inn and report. Choice of Thursday dates this year are December 5, 12, 19.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month is at Ivan's on O'Brien. I have made a reservation for 8 at 1800ET in my name.
The Crisis Centre is holding a Burgers Fundraiser and Ivan's has a featured burger. We have to eat and why not help during the process. See the following link.
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/burgers-the-focus-of-crisis-center-fu... [275]
73/Drew VE3MAF
In attendance:VE3MAF, VE3PUP, VE3YO, VA3PC, VE3MF, VE3GMG, VE3ATK,VE3TGI, VA3NBH, VA3CMX, VE3KLX, Meghan Byrnes, VE3LOR, VE3JGH
Called to order: 1930ET
Guests: Meghan Byrnes re Hospital Walk/Run September 22, 2019 0900ET VA3PC, VE3MAF, VA3CMX VA3NBH will attend. Moved Drew Seconded Chris Moved. Carried
Correspondance: Thank you from North Bay Mattawa Conservation donation of $250.00. Thank you note from Marlene Little. Couple of notes re club membership and ham license.
Event: ROTG Saturday September 2019. 6-8 volunteers required. More to come. Meet Timmy's Seymour at 0645ET. Sign up on the website or contact Chris va3cmx@gmail.com [129]
Repeater: VE3ERX. Battery exploded and put debris and acid throught out the site. Paul replaced the battery, put it in a battery box and cleaned up the site. Paul presented expenses to be paid. Moved Guy. Seconded Drew. Carried. VE3NFM shack got painted. Moved Guy.
HF Net: 7-8 check-ins average. Band up and down.
ARES: Ontario SET October 9 and 12, 2019. More to come.
New Business: Alternate meeting place. Barcley House as long as the Common Room is free. Christmas Party. Loi's or 1887 Bistro Callander or Lookout Inn Callander. Paul will check out the 1887 Bistro and the Lookout Inn for special dinner. Choice of Thursday dates this year are December 5, 12, 19. There will be more info on the website and next meeting.
Treasurer: nil
Contest Club: nil
Kelly gave a report on her upcoming trip to NASA to give a talk at Goddard Space Center October 5, 2019.
Rick wondered about VE3NFM useability.
Dues are due. $20.00 RAC Members. $30.00 non-Rac Members.
Adjourned 2017ET
The NBARC September 2019 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday September 11, 2019 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
The upcoming events are The Hospital Walk/Run September 22 and The Run Off The Grid September 28.
Kelly, VE3KXL has been invited to speak at NASA in Greenbelt Maryland. She will be giving an update.
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/local-teacher-to-speak-at-nasas-space... [276]
We will be looking for suggestions for our Christmas Dinner. I know it is early but we only have two more meetings to make the decision.
There will be the usual reports.
Dinner this month will be at the Fifty's Diner in the Trout Lake Plaza at 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 8.
73/Drew VE3MAF
In Attendance: VA3PC, VA3CMX, VE3YO, VE3KLX, VE3GMG, VE3TGI, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VE3JGH, VE3MF
Regrets: VE3XKB, VE3FEM
Called to order: 1943ET
New Hams: nil
Correspondance: Thankyou from Kiwanis for our help at their Triathlon.
Events: Still going to have a shack painting weekend.
Run off the Grid Saturday September 29, 2018. Fun event. Please sign up on the NBARC website or Chris va3cmx@gmail.com [129]. We need 5-6 volunteers.
Hospital Walk/Run Sunday October 14, 2018. Need 3-4 volunteers.
RAC: Al Boyd running for re-election for Ontario North and East. We have a 60M band. 15kHz wide with 100W but is not published yet.
Contest Club: Ken is still planning to do some work.
Old Business: We made aprx 150 contacts on Field Day. Parry Sound Hamfest was good.
New Business: Kelly is planning to do a balloon launch sometime between Thanksgiving and Halloween. Stay tuned.
Adjourned 2010ET
73 Drew/VE3MAF
The NBARC September 2018 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday September 12th, 2018 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
There will be the normal reports.
We have Run off the Grid Saturday September 29th. This is a fun event. Hopefully we will have an update.
Paul has a present for those attending the September meeting. 18 catalogs from DX engineering are available complete with $20. off coupon.(expires end of October).
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 8 in my name.
Come out and catch up after the summer.
See you there.
73/ Drew VE3MAF
Attendance; VE3KLX, VA3PC, VE3MAF, VE3MF, VE3XKB, VE3LOR, VE3DLL, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VE3ATK, VA3CMX
Called to order at 1931ET
Treasurer; nil
Correspondance; nil
Events; Run off the Grid September 30, 2017. Bring your own lunch. Supper will be provided but bring your own bowls, plates, cutlery etc. Perpare for any sort of weather. We need about 6 to 8 people. Sign up on the website.
Hospital Walk/Run October 15 2017.
New Hams; nil
80M net; Roughly 8 checkins. 3768 kHz Sundays at 0900ET.
Repeater; Working well. Still need to do some painting etc. Stay tuned for further.
Fleamarkets; Parry Sound was August 12, 2017. Nice fleamarket.
Paul went to Carp September 9, 2107.
Old Business; Will be adding North Bay Mattawa Conservation to our insurance policy.
ARES; Bill has had some interest in the ARES vests. New vests aprx. $25.00 including silk screening. Let Bill know if interested by the end of the month ve3tgi@gmail.com [128].
SET October 14, 2017. Paul will send out more info.
Contest Club; nil. Possibly antenna party this fall.
RAC; Gave a report. Paul attended the AGM. It looks as if our exemption from the Distracted Driving Legislation may become permanent. Stay tuned for more.
New Business; WNSP has a budget for a new launch. Looking at a launch in the spring. Motion to donate $100.00 to WNSP. Moved by Keeling. Seconded by Lori. Carried.
Adjourned at 2045ET
Paul gave a demonstration of his lightning detector. The following websites for more. http://www.lightningmaps.org/ [277]. http://www.blitzortung.org [278].
I hope you all had a great summer.
The NBARC September 2017 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday September 13, 2017 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner).
Here is how to get there if you need it. https://www.google.ca/maps/place/46%C2%B020 [238]'10.2%22N+79%C2%B029'13.4%22W/@46.3361637,-79.489224,507m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d46.33616!4d-79.487047?hl=en
We will have one if not two 'Show and Tell'. Paul has his lightning detector and Fern has an analyzer to demonstrate.
The Run off the Grid is Saturday September 30, 2017. This is a fun event. There should be an update.
Hopefully we will find out if Kelly has any plans to do another HAB release this year.
Dinner this month is at Swiss Chalet at 1800ET. I have made a reservation for 8 in my name.
Come out and visit. See what has happened over the summer.
73/Drew VE3MAF
NBARC September 14, 2016 meeting Minutes
In attendance were; VA3PC, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3YUI, VE3GMG, VE3MF, VE3LOR, VE3MAF, VA3BDR, VE3ATK, VE3DLL
Called to order at 1936ET
Treasurer report; $3997.87.
Correspondance; Letter from Al Boyd. VE3AJB re nomination for RAC director. $100.00 for Triathlon.
New Hams; nil
Nets; 80M net still Sunday 0900ET 3768kHz. 8-10 checkins.
Repeaters; Working well.
ARES; Ontario SET October 8th, 2016. Secondary date October 5th 2016.
Fleamarket; Parry Sound. Weather not good. Good event but lightly attended. Coming up.CARP this weekend. Markham in November.
Events; Run off the Grid has been cancelled this year. Next event is the Hospital Walk/Run October 8th, 2016.
Old Business; Insurance get organized for the end of October. Restaurant for Christmas Party. Last year at Wacky Wings was good but the parkiinng lot was a concern. We need suggestions for this year.
Contest Club; Ken is planning on having an antenna party in the next few weeks.
New Business; Dues are due now. $20.00 for RAC members. $30.00 for non-RAC members.
RAC; Paul gave a report on the webinar of the AGM.
Adjourned at 2013ET.
73 Drew/VE3MAF
I hope you all had a good summer.
The NBARC September 14th, 2016 meeting is upon us. It is this coming Wednesday September 14th 2016 at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915 ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it. http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013 [15].
Along with the usual reports there will be reports from The North Bay Triathlon, Mattawa Canoe Race and Summer in the Park.
Dinner this month will be at Swiss Chalet. First person there get a table for 8.
Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
73/Drew VE3MAF
I was asked, at coffee, for the link to the latest copy of the Distracted Driving Legislation. The portion applying to amateur radio operators is paragraph 13. We have an exemption until January 1, 2021
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/090366 [279]
73/Drew VE3MAF
The links in the original Patrick 4 Life SMEAC don't appear to work. Try this in stead.
http://www.ve3nbc.ca/node/1540 [280]
73/Drew VE3MAF
CORRECTION TO THE TIME
The NBARC Christmas Party is Dec 15th. 2016. at Shrine Club. 1260 Brooks Street. Very easy handicapped access. No runaway walkers this year.
Roast Beef dinner with trimmings, pie coffee and tea for dessert. $23. Buffet style
Doors open at 18:00 - Cash bar.
Please respond to nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [56] prior to Dec 7th for an accurate count of attendees.
Donations to the North Bay Santa Fund.
73/Drew VE3MAF
Just a reminder we are going to be painting the VE3NFM Repeater Shack tomorrow Sunday May, 26, 2019 @ 1230ET at the Tower Dr. Site. Paul has supplies we just need volunteers. Looks like it is going to be a great day.
73/Drew VE3MAF
The WNSP-1 1st balloon launch went Friday May 26, 2017. It was very successful. 2 different trackers were used. Kelly will be doing a presentation at our June 14, 2017 meeting. Here are a few links.
Just FYI. The black flies are doing quite well this spring.
https://sway.com/GUibTjEB8dXmqJW4 [281]
https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FVE3KLX-11&timerange=14400&tail=14400 [282]
https://aprs.fi/#!mt=hybrid&z=11&call=a%2FVE3KLX&timerange=18000&tail=18000 [283]
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/widdifield-conducts-research-thats-ou... [284]
73/Drew VE3MAF
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