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 [8]. e-mail nbarc@ve3nbc.ca [9] 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 [10] 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 [9] .
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 [8] 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 [8]. 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 [8]. 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 [8] 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 [8] .
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 [8] .
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 [8] 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 [8] 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 [8] 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 [8] .
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 [8] 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 [11] 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 [11] .
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 [8] 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 [12]
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 [8] 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 [8] 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 [21].
Thanks
73/Drew VE3MAF
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