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
Norman Siemens VE3NPP Member FN25 Yes Yes
Randy Nordlund VE3AX Member FN25jg Yes Yes
Luc Pernot VE3JGL Member FN25ek Yes Yes
Daniel Marlow VE3TOQ Visitor FN25 No —
Ray Perrin VE3FN Member FN25 Yes Yes
René Barbeau VE2UG Member FN35gs Yes Yes
Clayton Smith VE3IRR Member EN82nh Yes Yes
Roger Cormier VA3LTE Member FN25 Yes Yes
Robert Boyd VE3BE Director FN25 Yes Yes
Wayne Getchell VE3CZO Member FN25dh Yes Yes

Opening

The meeting was opened by the Vice-President, Lawrence (VA3IQ), at 7:11 pm. There was one 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 August 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 Lawrence (VA3IQ). 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), the President, is helping out with the Treasurer duties. Mike was also absent.

Vice President’s Report

  • Upcoming monthly meeting presentations:
    • Being planned (speakers shall provide a synopsis of their presentation to Lawrence):
      • October: René (VE2UG) - Slot antennas for 1.2 GHz
      • November: Mike (VA3TEC) - His roving trailer
      • Corey from Q5 Signals
      • Flex representative for Canada
      • Tom (VA3NFA) / Ted (VE3TD) / Lawrence (VA3IQ) - AREDN Status
      • Lawrence (VA3IQ) - How to not brick AREDN nodes

Director’s Report

Robert had nothing to report.

President’s Report

Mike was absent.

Presentation(s)

No presentation was given. A round table discussion took place instead.

Old Business

  • Tuesday evening SSB net: Lawrence (VA3IQ) will take over the duties once his antenna stack and mast are installed. He will be active on four bands and with 25 Watts of output power. He will initially activate the 2m, 70cm and 6m bands. He is planning on resuming the Net in the fall. The antenna mast and antennas are about to be raised. Open item
  • Lawrence (VA3IQ) and our Christmas party: Lawrence will follow up with the RAC staff to see if we can book the meeting room at the RAC HQ. There has not been a response on their part. Open item
  • Lawrence (VA3IQ): There is some confusion on whether our Club score can count in the Ontario VHF Association’s submission for the ARRL June VHF Contest. Some of our participants did not show up as being OVHFA members. Update: The scores were published and our score was included in the OVHFA data. Closed item
  • Carp Hamfest. Closed item
    • Bert (VE2ZAZ) confirmed that a table is reserved for WCARC.
    • Members are expected to man the table. Lawrence (VA3IQ), Randy (VA3AX), Ted (VE3TD) and Tom (VA3NFA) volunteered to take turn in manning the table.
    • Lawrence (VA3IQ) will bring a computer showing AREDN, Weather and so on.
    • Mike (VA3TEC) will bring his 10 GHz gear.
  • Randy (VE3AX) proposed to have Club polo shirts and T-shirts made. Lawrence will issue a poll to gauge the interest. Open item

New Business

  • Lawrence (VA3IQ): The cost for his Zoom account will increase to $46 per month. Since this is a higher cost than he is willing to pay, the Club will resume working on moving the online meetings to Microsoft Teams. Lawrence will setup a trial meeting in order for the Officers to test Teams.

Show and tell / Round Table

  • Dan (VE3TOQ) talked about the CCERA 12.8m dish, which is located in Carp. He described the work needed to activate the dish on 1.2 GHz EME and do radio astronomy. He is soliciting help from other ham operators in the area.
  • Bert (VE2ZAZ) gave a report on his 10 GHz radio beacon.
  • René (VE2UG) showed us his 1.2 GHz slot antenna, which is made of PVC tubing and copper tape.
  • Randy (VE3AX): The 2026 Eastern Ontario Hamfest will take place on October 3rd in St-Albert.

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. A unanimous vote in favour of the motion took place, and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 pm.

WCARC Regular Members Meeting Agenda - September 21st, 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: No presentation was given. A round table discussion was held.
  10. Old Business
  11. New Business
  12. Show and Tell / Elmer Questions / Trade-Swap-Sell
  13. Closing - Final remarks