03/31/2025
Due to the loss of power for extended periods and the limited backup power available at VE3TJR, VE3APL, and VE3BUY the repeaters are currently offline, it is likely unsafe for the Tech Team to visit these sites at this time. VE3RB and VE3PBO remain linked and operational.
04/02/2025
VE3BUY is operational again, and linked. VE3TJR, and VE3APL remain offline.
DUE TO THE CURRENT STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PETERBOROUGH AND SURROUNDING AREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 8TH, AND WILL GO AHEAD AS NORMAL WITH A ONE WEEK DELAY.
Additionally there has been another motion added for changes at TJR.
This is the invitation to the April 2025 general meeting. The meeting takes place in person at The Library of Otonabee Valley Public School (580 River Road South) in Peterborough and Virtual on Google Meets April 8th 2025 starting at 7:30PM.
Agenda, Motions, and the Minutes from the March Meeting are attached.
PARC: April 2025 General Meeting
Tuesday, April 8 · 7:30 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/Toronto
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/opf-mnya-jfa
Or dial: (CA) +1 647-735-6346 PIN: 425 257 956#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/opf-mnya-jfa?pin=6455353601483
Attachments:
All meetings are hybrid meeting of combined in-person and Google Meet. The meeting location is at Otonabee Valley Public School’s Library, 580 River Rd S, Peterborough, ON K9J 1E7. Take south doors from parking lot and walk straight to Library.
Peterborough Amateur Radio Club meetings are “usually” held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. All amateurs including anyone interested in becoming an Amateur radio operator are welcomed to attend PARC meetings.
Meetings are not held for the months of July and August.
For the details of the next PARC meeting please visit the Events Page.
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
The December Meeting is PARCS AGM.
All meetings are hybrid meeting of combined in-person and Google Meet. The meeting location is at Otonabee Valley Public School’s Library, 580 River Rd S, Peterborough, ON K9J 1E7. Take south doors from parking lot and walk straight to Library.
Special Content at this meeting will be:
2025 Budget
Repeater Technician Nominations and Election
A very successful workshop today organized by Rick VE3RKY our Education Coordinator. Many helpful tips all around.
Many thanks to Otonabee South Monaghan Fire Department and Chuck VA3NY for hosting it, and of course Rick VE3RKY for organizing it.
Thank you VE3RKY, and VE3BSR for the photos and videos.
