The meeting was held over the internet via a Zoom video conference. The following people were present:

Name Call Sign Position MH Grid WCARC RAC
Bertrand Zauhar VE2ZAZ Secretary FN25bk Yes Yes
Lawrence Dobranski VA3IQ Vice President FN25 Yes Yes
Luc Pernot VE3JGL Member FN25ek Yes Yes
Wayne Getchell VE3CZO Director FN25dh Yes Yes
Glenn MacDonell VE3XRA Treasurer FN25dj Yes Yes
Tom Zinck VA3NFA Member FN25 Yes Yes
Mike Kennedy VA3TEC President FN25 Yes Yes
Ted Reinhardt VE3EDE Member FN25 Yes Yes
Rick Marcogliese VE3RVV Visitor FN25 No -
Diane Bruce VA3DB Visitor FN25 No -

Opening

The meeting was opened by the Vice President, Lawrence (VA3IQ), at 7:15 pm. There were two visitors attending the meeting.

Meeting Agenda

The meeting agenda, which these meeting minutes follow, was published on the Club website prior to this meeting, and is reproduced below. Lawrence (VA3IQ) moved that the agenda be adopted as published. Bert (VE2ZAZ) seconded. A unanimous vote in favour of the motion took place, and the motion was carried.

Secretary’s Report

Bert posted a draft version of the August 2025 regular meeting minutes on the Club website prior to this meeting. Moved by him that the minutes be adopted as posted. The motion was seconded by Lawrence (VA3IQ). A unanimous vote in favour of the motion took place, and the motion was carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Glenn reported:

  • We have $3,423.51 in our bank account, and two $1,000 term deposits.
  • As a first estimate, we currently have 28 members, including three life members. Glenn will give a more accurate number at next month’s meeting.

Vice President’s Report

  • Upcoming monthly meeting presentations:
    • October: Lawrence - Logging software acting as Rover controller.
    • November: Wayne (VE3CZO) - Selecting the right capacitor for an application.
  • Being Planned (speakers shall provide a synopsis of their presentation to Lawrence):
    • HamsOverIP and DMR linking by the folks of HamsOverIP Canada.
    • Mike (VA3TEC): IP400 Presentation.
  • Lawrence is still looking for a December AGM location.

Director’s Report

The Director had nothing to report.

President’s Report

The President had nothing to report.

Presentation(s)

Bert (VE2ZAZ): Tower-Mounted 10 GHz System, tricks and ideas.

Old Business

2025 Carp hamfest: Our Club table attracted a lot of attention. We presented ourselves as a technical Club. There were many questions asked about microwave communications. Mike (VA3TEC) showed some AREDN material, and that too attracted significant interest. We also picked up two new members. One suggestion for next year: Install a 10 GHz link along the hockey boards behind our table for a demo. Item closed.

New Business

None were brought up.

Show and tell / Round Table

  • Mike (VA3TEC) set up as a rover station in Grafton, ON (FN04xa) during the September VHF Contest. He enjoyed it a lot. Stations from the South reported that Mike’s signal was strong, and that was despite him using only 10 Watts of RF output.
  • Ted (VE3EDE) and Lawrence (VA3IQ) will install a VPN tunnel to link a 2.5W 2.4 GHz AREDN node, serving the west end.

Ask the Club

No questions were asked.

Adjournment

The Vice President observed that there was no further business. Lawrence (VA3IQ) moved that the meeting be adjourned. Bert (VE2ZAZ) seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 pm.

WCARC Regular Meeting Agenda - September 15th, 2025

  1. Call to Order @ 7 pm (Recording Reminder)
  2. Opening Statements, Take attendance
  3. Approve Agenda
  4. Presentation: Bert (VE2ZAZ) - Tower-Mounted 10 GHz System, tricks and ideas
  5. Secretary’s Report
  6. Treasurer’s Report
    • Cash balance
    • Number of regular members
  7. Vice President’s Report
  8. Director’s Report
  9. President’s Report
  10. Old Business:
    • Carp Hamfest summary
  11. New Business
  12. Show and Tell / Elmer Questions
  13. Trade/Swap Sell
  14. Closing - Final remarks