FeaturedNotice of Special Meeting March 4th 2025

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Board of Directors, Events, News

To All Members of the Peterborough Amateur Radio Club;

Notice of Special Meeting

Hello Everyone and Best Greetings.

As was discussed at the previous meeting. The March Meeting will be replaced with a Special Meeting to vote on the changes to the Articles of Incorporation, and the Bylaws of the Peterborough Amateur Radio Club.

Attached with this letter is:

  • The Proposed Articles of Amendment which is to change our Letters Patent to comply with the document that has replaced that the Articles of Incorporation.
  • The 2025 Bylaw Amendments which outlines more clearly the changes that have been made to the Bylaws.
  • The 2025 Bylaws which is the document I will be signing at the meeting should the resolution pass and will replace the current Bylaws.

 This is the last step of complying with the new Ontario Non-Profit laws which we are governed by. A Brief Summary of the changes are:

  • Replacing the requirements of notifying the members by letter mail with email.
  • Replacing the rules our meetings are governed by from Robert’s Rules of Order to the Democratic Rules of Order (a much easier to understand alternative).
  • Allowing the Corporation to Operate with only 3 directors should no one volunteer for the positions of Activities Director or Vice-President.
  • Preventing the Club from getting bills for reimbursement from a member a significant time later, when we thought they were donations.
  • Changing the terms to line up with the new Ontario Law.
  • Spelling and Grammar Corrections.
  • Removing some laws that specified positions or other things that were no longer required (such as repeater council meetings, or repeater control operators).

As is usual the meeting will be Held March 4th 2025 at 7:30PM at the Otonabee Valley Public School’s Library 580 River Road South, Peterborough, ON K9J 1E7. It will also be available virtually on Google Meet via Computer or Phone.

Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eod-qtkf-rhb

Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 226-316-5877 PIN: ‪257 370 241#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/eod-qtkf-rhb?pin=3462943941305

Thank you. I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

Attached Files:
Notice of Special Meeting
Articles of Amendment
2025 Bylaws
2025 Bylaw Amendments

FeaturedNano VNA Workshop

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Events, Learning, News, Workshop
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As we have decided that there is too much background information and we want the workshop to be mostly hands on, Rick VE3RKY is hosting a few “Backgrounder” Sessions on Google Meets Wednesday Nights at 8PM (after the ARES Net) please join in.

The Nano VNA workshop will be scheduled shortly stay tuned!

FeaturedPARC Repeater Network and Nets

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Information, Repeaters

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

FeaturedMonthly Club Meetings

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Events, News
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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.

2025 Elections

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Uncategorized

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 Annual General Meeting

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Events, General Meetings, Information, News

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

Agenda Available Here

PARC Amateur Radio Basic License Course

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Learning, News, Training, Workshop
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The Peterborough Amateur Radio Club is hosting a virtual Basic License Course that Starts January 13th 2024 @ 7PM

Cost is $60

The Course will be conducted Virtually via Google Meet. Any outside participants that wish to take the course with PARC are welcomed to do so, and in person or remote exams are available after the completion of the course, and included in the cost. The $60 fee also includes a free membership to PARC for the remainder of the Calendar Year.

Recommended Study Material Can Be Purchased Here, it is recommended that you purchase the book for later reference, but a loaned copy of this material (for Peterborough area participants) can be arranged if you do not want to use the book after the completion of the course.

This course is focused on what you need to learn to pass the exam only, and a workshop will be hosted in Peterborough at a later date for New Hams. 

Register Here

Contact education@ve3pbo.ca for more information. 

What is Amateur Radio

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Information
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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.

Fox Hunts

Published on: by Clay Youmans Category:Events, Fox Hunts
Group at end of fox hunt

PARC Fox Hunts usually happen every two weeks on Sunday. Start location is the top of Armor Hill (Drive to the Peterborough Museum and Archives, and Drive to the parking lot at the top of the hill.

Fox Starts Transmitting at 13:00 on 146.580 reset your cars odometer lowest distance wins. Winner is the next fox.

Next Hunt is December 1st! Fox is John VA3NW.

Fox Hunts are not a race, participants are expected to obey applicable driving laws.