Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It’s fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
Peterborough, Ontario: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club announced its Annual Field Day Event will start on Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00PM at Newhall Park (701 Lock St, Peterborough, Ontario) and run for 24 hours until 2:00PM Sunday June 29, 2025. Field day is HAM Radio’s open house, come join in on the fun as amateur radio operators make contacts all over North America. An Industry Science and Economic Development Canada Accredited Examiner will be on site for anyone interested in writing their amateur radio license. Field day is also a great opportunity to learn more about emergency communications. The public is invited to attend, and the event is free.
Come see what Amateur Radio is all about!
PARC June 2025 General Meeting
Tuesday, June 3 · 7:30 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/Toronto
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hjo-qesn-bqb
Or dial: (CA) +1 705-417-9797 PIN: 943 172 111#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hjo-qesn-bqb?pin=7447054237452
VE3TJR has been temporarily removed from the location in order to make room for the Selwyn FDs Radio Tech to install a new repeater at the site. There for TJR is temporarily offline.
PARC Hosts a Virtual Meeting on Google Meet Wednesdays at 8PM EST, the discussion and learning is on Technical Subjects from VNA’s to Repeaters, Filters, Baluns etc. To get on the mailing list and get the link contract Rick Baker VE3RKY AT VE3PBO.CA.
Thank you to all members who attended this months special meeting passed unaminously at this meeting were new Bylaws and Articles of Amendment. This completes all actions to comply with the new ONCA Non-Profit rules.
20:30 03-02: Internet is down at VE3TJR Tech Team is investigating, repeater is operating as normal in standalone.
17:00 03-09: TJR is back linked and is now normal.
Clay Youmans (VE3YCL) was acclaimed President.
Martin Ackerman (VA3OMW) was acclaimed Vice-President.
Andrew Bell (VE3AND) was acclaimed Treasurer.
Jon Brown (VE3XOE) was acclaimed Secretary.
Jordan Romain (VE3AVA) was acclaimed Activities Director.
Thank you to all who have volunteered to join the executive for 2025.
34 Members and Spouses joined us for an excellent holiday meal. Thank you to everyone who attended and for Jordan VE3AVA who organized it.
Weekday Mornings at 8:30AM Local Time
Monday Evenings at 7:00PM Local Time (VE3RB is not connected to this net)
Thursday Evenings at 8:00PM Local Time
Sunday Evenings at 8:00PM Local Time
Echolink: VE3PBO-R or VE3RB-R
Allstar: Node 611419