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./ [9]

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 [17]

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 [18]

Please - Reply to Doug VA3DLJ. va3dlj@gmail.com [17]

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 [19]

Stay tuned to LCARC web site: http://www.lcarc.ca/ [20] 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 [25]. 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 [17].
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 [30] Lori kethren2004@yahoo.ca [31] or Chris va3cmx@gmail.com [32] 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 [43].
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 [48] 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 [51]

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 [58]. 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 [61]
 
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  [62] 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 [25] or meet us at Timmy's.
For more info....
http://www.ontars.com/Special%20Events/york2013/index.html [65]
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 [51] 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 [51] 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 [43]. 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 [61]
 
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 [78]
 
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  [79] 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