FeaturedNano VNA Workshop

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Contact education@ve3pbo.ca for more information. 

What is Amateur Radio

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

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.