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.
FeaturedApril 2025 General Meeting
DUE TO THE CURRENT STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PETERBOROUGH AND SURROUNDING AREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 8TH, AND MAY BE VIRTUAL ONLY.
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 1 · 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:
FeaturedMonthly Club Meetings

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 Tech Learning Group

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.
Special Meeting March 4th 2025
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.
Technical Difficulties at VE3TJR
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.
2025 Elections
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.
2024 Holiday Dinner

34 Members and Spouses joined us for an excellent holiday meal. Thank you to everyone who attended and for Jordan VE3AVA who organized it.










PARC Repeater Network and Nets
Listen to the PARC Repeater Network Live
PARC Hosted Nets
“Professional Loafers” Net
Weekday Mornings at 8:30AM Local Time
“Mighty Fine Business” (New Ham) Net
Monday Evenings at 7:00PM Local Time (VE3RB is not connected to this net)
“Campfire” Net
Thursday Evenings at 8:00PM Local Time
Sunday Net
Sunday Evenings at 8:00PM Local Time
Join Our Nets Remotely
Echolink: VE3PBO-R or VE3RB-R
Allstar: Node 611419
2024 Annual General Meeting
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
Workshop: Learning to Solder

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.

