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
Clayton Smith VE3IRR Member EN82nh Yes Yes
Ted Reinhardt VE3TD Member FN25 Yes Yes
Tom Zinck VA3NFA Member FN25 Yes Yes
Roger Cormier VA3LTE Member FN25 Yes Yes
Ray Perrin VE3FN Member FN25 Yes Yes
Robert Boyd VE3BE Director FN25 Yes Yes
Peter Jago VA3PJ Member FN25ag Yes Yes
Larissa Reise VE3KGC Visitor FN14 No -

Opening

The meeting was opened by the Vice-President, Lawrence (VA3IQ), at 7:11 pm. There was 1 visitor 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 May 2026 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 Robert (VE3BE). A unanimous vote in favour of the motion took place, and the motion was carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Glenn (VE3XRA), the Treasurer, was absent. Mike (VA3TEC), our President, is helping out with the Treasurer duties. Mike was also absent.

Vice President’s Report

  • Lawrence is looking for an update on the new City of Ottawa policy on antenna towers. He will report back as he gets more pertinent information.
  • Upcoming monthly meeting presentations:
    • Being planned (speakers shall provide a synopsis of their presentation to Lawrence):
      • Corey from Q5 Signals.
      • Tom (VA3NFA) / Ted (VE3TD) / Lawrence (VA3IQ) - AREDN Status.
      • Lawrence (VA3IQ) - How to not brick AREDN nodes.
      • Lawrence (VA3IQ) - Logging software acting as Rover controller.

Director’s Report

Robert found a meeting location near the Diefenbunker, with a $55 rental rate for 4 hours. He will look further into it.

President’s Report

Mike was absent.

Presentation(s)

Clayton Smith (VE3IRR): A report and analysis of the WCARC 2026 VHF Contest results.

2026 June VHF Contest Post-Mortem Discussion

An informal discussion between the members took place. Suggestions for next year’s contest were noted. One key point was the safety and coordination requirements during tower erection.

VHF Contest Post-Mortem discussion

  • Bert thanked all participants in our June VHF Contest outing. The turnout was good, so setup and tear-down went smoothly. The stations were also fully manned for almost all of the contest duration. The renovated Corkery Community Centre was also found to be excellent for our activity.
  • Roger Cormier lost a small size, black finish socket adapter tool. Please look into your toolbox!

Old Business

  • Tuesday evening SSB net: Lawrence (VA3IQ) will take over the duties once his antenna stack and mast are installed, which is currently happening. He is planning on resuming the Net in September, and will be active on four bands and with 25 Watts of output power. Shared net control duties is also considered. Open item.
  • Mike (VA3TEC) to report back on the Club’s finances at the July meeting. Open item
  • Club membership list: Ted (VE3TD) had asked for a membership list for AREDN mapping purpose. Mike (VA3TEC) produced that list and provide it to Ted. Closed item

New Business

  • Lawrence (VA3IQ) mentioned the availability of the Corkery Centre as a location for our Christmas party. Rental fee for the conference room and the kitchen would be $50 for the evening. We will discuss and decide whether to reserve the venue at the July meeting. Open item

Show and tell / Round Table

  • Bert (VE2ZAZ) confirmed the end of CHU-Canada transmissions. He published a video on YouTube that captures the exact moment the 3,330 KHz transmitter was turned off. That link was posted onto the Club’s Facebook page.

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. Lawrence (VA3IQ) seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 pm.

WCARC Regular Members Meeting Agenda - June 22nd, 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 Report
  9. Presentation: Clayton Smith (VE3IRR): A report and analysis of the WCARC 2026 VHF Contest results.
  10. 2026 June VHF Contest Post-Mortem Discussion
  11. Old Business
  12. New Business
  13. Show and Tell / Elmer Questions / Trade-Swap-Sell
  14. Closing - Final remarks