The meeting was held in the Kanata Room in Sobey's, at the SW corner of Hazeldean and Terry Fox Drive in Kanata.

The following people were present:

NameCall SignPositionMH GridRACWCARC
Barney BakerVA3BGBMemberFN25aiYesYes
Bernie MadoreVA3BMZMemberFN15vzYesYes
Marc PichetteVA3DRVGuestFN25dkYes
Ken AsmusVA3KATreasurerFN15wgYesYes
Peter JagoVA3PJMemberFN25agYesYes
Stan MadoreVA3SMMMemberFN15vzYesYes
Graham IdeVE3BYTMemberFN25chYesYes
Rick BandlaVE3CVGWebmasterFN25hmYesYes
David FrankVE3DMUGuestFN25
John ChristensenVE3IAOMemberFN15xiYesYes
Clare FowlerVE3NPCMemberFN25YesYes
Andy HartVE3NVKDirectorFN25bhYesYes
Ziggy BernhoffVE3RYGuestYes
Doug LeachVE3XKVice PresidentFN15wgYesYes
Glenn MacDonellVE3XRASecretaryFN15djYesYes
Al PenneyVO1NOPresidentFN24cwYesYes


Opening:
The meeting was opened by President Al Penney(VO1NO) at 19:30 hours.

The President welcomed 2 guests, Ziggy Bernhoff VE3RY and David Frank VE3DMU.

Secretary's Report:
Secretary Glenn MacDonell(VE3XRA) introduced the Minutes of the September meeting that had previously been posted on the club website. It was pointed out that Ray Burrell had attended the meeting but not been listed in the minutes. The Secretary noted the correction and moved, seconded by Andy VE3NVK, that the minutes as corrected be adopted. The motion passed.

Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Ken Asmus(VA3KA) reported that the club's financial situation had changed little since the last meeting.

Old Business:
Glenn VE3XRA reported that the proposed purchase of a data projector for club meetings in 2011 did not take place because the item discussed at the previous meeting, that had been on sale but out of stock, was never restocked. The meeting discussed requirements and available projectors and came to the conclusion that more than the $450 planned expenditure would be required.

As notice had been given to formally consider the expenditure at this meeting, VE3XRA moved, seconded by Marc VA3DRV that the meeting authorize purchase of a projector at a cost of up to $600. The motion passed. (Webmasters note - Marc Pichette is shown as a guest. If this is correct he cannot second a motion.)

New Business:
None

General Reports:

Beacons
Doug VE3XK reported that the club's beacons continue to operate and have been recently set into winter mode (adjustment affecting air circulation to maintain proper operating temperature).
Rick VE3CVG reported that the 900MHz beacon is very weak. He is prepared to overhaul it and explore other possible locations. It was noted that VE3FN has offered to donate a 10GHz beacon. A location would be needed and Rick will explore the possibility of using the Y where the D-STAR repeater is located.

D-STAR
Rick VE3CVG reported a noticeable increase in activity on D-STAR in Ottawa. Several "hot spots", simplex extensions of the repeater, have been installed and more are planned and these will extend the coverage in the area. Early planning has begun for a D-STAR forum in mid November. More information will be available at the next meeting.

Website
The Webmaster (Rick VE3CVG) reported that 6 years of club minutes are now accessible on the website.

Presentation(s)/Activity:
Andy Hart VE3NVK gave an interesting and comprehensive presentation "The Newest Digital Modes Software - Fast Light Digimodes (fldigi). The presentation is available on the club website.

Adjournment:
The President Al Penney(VO1NO) stated that there being no further business, the meeting would be adjourned. The meeting was closed at 21:45 hours.