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
Lawrence Dobranski VA3IQ Vice President FN25 Yes Yes
Bertrand Zauhar VE2ZAZ Secretary FN25bk Yes Yes
Robert Boyd VE3BE Director FN25 Yes Yes
Mike Kennedy VA3TEC President FN25 Yes Yes
Fred Crowe VE3LAF Member FN25 Yes Yes
René Barbeau VE2UG Member FN35gs Yes Yes
Randy Nordlund VE3AX Member FN25jg Yes Yes
Georges-A. Chaudron VE2VAB Member FN25 Yes Yes
Tom Zinck VA3NFA Member FN25 Yes Yes
Ray Perrin VE3FN Member FN25dk Yes Yes
Norman Siemens VE3NPP Member FN25 Yes Yes

Opening

The meeting was opened by the President, Mike (VA3TEC), at 7:10 pm. There were no visitors attending the meeting.

Meeting Agenda

The meeting agenda was displayed prior to the 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 December 2025 AGM 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.
  • The 2025 Financial Statement and President Report were provided to Clayton (VE3IRR), our webmaster, for posting on the Club website, but have not been posted to this date.
  • RAC Affiliation and Insurance Program: Bert has completed the application process. He is still waiting for a response from RAC.
  • Bert has submitted an “Annual Return for a Corporation” form to the Ontario business registry in order to update the list of directors, following the elections.

Treasurer’s Report

  • Glenn, the Treasurer, was absent.
  • The President, Mike (VA3TEC), is assisting Glenn. He is working on becoming an authorized signee for the bank account.
  • Mike (VA3TEC) handed $150 to Ray Burrell as compensation for his expenditures at the 2023, 2024 and 2025 VHF contests.

Vice President’s Report

  • Lawrence (VA3IQ) is working on organizing an in-person regular members meeting the Spring of 2026.
  • Upcoming monthly meeting presentations:
    • Being Planned (speakers shall provide a synopsis of their presentation to Lawrence):
      • Wayne (VE3CZO) - Selecting the right capacitor for an application.
      • Mike (VA3TEC) - IP400 Presentation.
      • Lawrence (VA3IQ) - Logging software acting as Rover controller.
      • Tom (VA3NFA) / Ted (VE3EDE) / Lawrence (VA3IQ) - AREDN Status
      • Lawrence (VA3IQ) - How to not brick AREDN nodes.
  • Once again, tariffs are hitting the ham community hard. We see small amateur radio equipment suppliers disappearing.

Director’s Report

Robert inquired about using the Diefenbunker location for a monthly meeting. Issues to resolve are the closing time in the evening and the members’ willingness to drive this far in the dark. He will carry on investigating. Lawrence (VA3IQ) proposed publishing a survey on our WCARC groups.io to find out whether our members would be willing to participate.

President’s Report

  • The President participated in a MeshCore meeting. There is a possibility of synergy between the Clubs using MeshCore.
  • Our local Club mesh network may grow, with the addition of the Diefenbunker site.

Presentation(s)

Bert (VE2ZAZ) - My experience with, and implementation of a Chinese 23cm 100-Watt Power Amplifier

Old Business

  • Bert (VE2ZAZ) highlighted the need to update the Officer signatures on file at the Alterna bank, as we have had a change of directorship at this AGM. Open item.
  • Glenn (VE3XRA), Tuesday evening SSB net: Lately, Glenn has had a harder time hosting the net due to personal matters. He suggested that the Club Officers discuss, in the upcoming months, whether to carry on with holding the net. Open item.
  • Clayton (VE3IRR), Webmaster: The various Club contact addresses shown on the Club website and on QRZ.com may be outdated. He suggested revising them to reflect the changes of directorship. Clayton will send a list of these addresses to the Club Officers, and the exercise will be done outside of this meeting. Closed item.

New Business

  • Bert (VE2ZAZ) will contact the Corkery Community Centre to inquire about the building availability for the June VHF contest. If the building is not available, he will, once again, turn over to the Kinburn Association.
  • Bert requested that the Treasurer create a members spreadsheet and post it online for the Officers to consult or modify. A Google Sheet located on a Google Drive would be the ideal medium.

Show and tell / Round Table

  • Georges-André (VE2VAB): He informed the members that the CRAO Winter Field Day will take place next weekend in Parc du Coteau at 60 Louis-Riel street in Gatineau. Everyone is welcome.
  • Bert (VE2ZAZ): VCF (Vintage Computer Federation) is coming to Montréal. It will take place next weekend, January 24th-25th, in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu. The event is a convention/meet on vintage computing.
  • Lawrence (VA3IQ): The AREDN Canadian mesh is growing. He is now connected to Perth and to Québec City. More connections will come later.
  • Lawrence (VA3IQ): He found some UV-resistant ABS that prints very well. However ABS printing produces nasty fumes, despite proper fume recuperation.

Ask the Club

No questions were asked.

Adjournment

The President observed that there was no further business. Bert (VE2ZAZ) moved that the meeting be adjourned. Randy (VE3AX) seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

WCARC Regular Members Meeting Agenda - January 19th, 2026

  1. Call to Order @ 7 pm (Recording Reminder)
  2. Opening Statements, Take attendance
  3. Approve Agenda
  4. Secretary’s Report
  5. Treasurer’s Financial Statement
  6. Vice President’s Report
  7. Director’s Report
  8. President’s Yearly Report
  9. Presentation: Bert (VE2ZAZ) - My experience with, and implementation of a Chinese 23cm 100-Watt Power Amplifier
  10. Old Business:
  11. New Business
  12. Show and Tell / Elmer Questions / Trade-Swap-Sell
  13. Closing - Final remarks