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From shortwave, VHF, UHF, satellite, APRS, packet radio,
to moonbounce: you name it, radio hams do it. Emergencies? We help
handle them.
The Oakville Amateur Radio Club (OARC), is the resource
for local Radio Amateurs and offers Club repeaters, weekly meetings and breakfasts and
technical assistance.
Fact of the Day
| NOTE-SATURDAY BREAKFAST MEETING LOCATION UPDATE 07-22-2008
9:35 AM |
Club meetings currently are unformatted general discussion.
We meet every Saturday morning at 7am in Cora's in the mall on the south-east corner of Dorval and the North Service road.
It is right beside Henry's camera shop.
Please join us for breakfast and get the latest local ham news.
See you there.
73 Brian VE3DNF - OARC Webmaster
| REMINDER June OARC MEETING - MONDAY June 9TH 06-05-2008
7:35 PM |
Plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday June 9th. The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street at 7:30 pm. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water St.
This will be the 2008 Annual General Meeting for the Oakville Amateur Radio Club and this e-mail will be the official notice as required by our constitution.
This will be an important meeting for all members and guests due to the events of the past year. Our yearly memberships have dropped significantly as well as attendance at monthly meetings. It is obvious that our current structure does not satisfy the interests and needs of area amateurs. As a result this meeting must be a forum for discussion of changes. If you have ideas or suggestions that would result in the club being more applicable to your interests, this will be an opportunity to air them. If we don’t respond to a changing environment it is possible that there may not be a viable local organization for the hobby of amateur radio in the future.
The 2008 Field Day on June 28/29 will also be discussed at this meeting. The joint OARC /ARES event coordinators - VE3OGP and VE3QSK still need more volunteers, so come out to the meeting and sign up for some part of the week-end activity.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73 Russ VE3JUZ - OARC secretary
| REMINDER April OARC MEETING - MONDAY Apr 14TH 04-13-2008
3:35 PM |
Plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday Apr 14th. The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street at 7:30 pm. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water St.
Hi All:
Sorry for the last minute notice but thought some of you might be interested in this workshop.
I’ve just been asked to do my Digital Photography “How To” workshop at the Oakville Amateur Radio Club meeting tomorrow night (Monday April 14) at 7:30pm at the Oakville Public Library on Navy Street. This will be based on the workshops that I give professionally at Henry’s Cameras School of Imaging which costs participants $50 but for you this workshop is FREE!
If you’re not a member of OARC please come as my guest and bring your camera (digital SLR, point and shoot, film) and we’ll do an hour on Digital Photography For Hams (just in time for flea market and tower erection season).
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73 - Peter - VE3HG
ve3hg@rac.ca
| REMINDER March OARC MEETING - MONDAY Mar 10TH 03-03-2008
8:45 PM |
Plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday Mar 10th. The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street at 7:30 pm. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water St.
Alan Bauld VE3CBR will be our guest speaker on the topic -How the internet works - IP routing.
Sounds like an interesting subject - hope to see you there.
All members and guests welcome. See you on the 10th.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73 Russ VE3JUZ, OARC Secretary
| REMINDER FEBRUARY OARC MEETING - MONDAY FEB 11TH 02-10-2008
6:30 PM |
Plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday Feb 11th. The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street at 7:30 pm. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water St.
There will be a short business meeting followed by a video presentation.
All members and guests welcome. See you on the 11th.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73 Russ VE3JUZ, OARC Secretary
| REMINDER JANUARY OARC MEETING - MONDAY JAN 14TH 01-03-2008
6:30 PM |
Plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday Jan 14th. The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street at 730 pm. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water St.
The guest speaker for the meeting will be Ian VE3JI
What - "QSLing in the Electronic World."
Come watch Ian VE3JI / ESH load new electronic logs to world wide web. He will use
the ARRL's Log Book of the World and check for new DXCC and WAS award credits.
He will also show the eQSL web site and how it functions and then how to
manage all of your electronic logs in one location using free software.
Why - An opportunity to learn some new skills or brush up on old ones. Also a chance to exchange
holiday stories and brag about what radio goodies Santa left behind.
All members and guests welcome. See you on the 14th.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73 Russ VE3JUZ, OARC Secretary
| GARAGE SALE 12-07-2007
8:30 PM |
Due to the passing of our fellow Amateur Bill Sikma VE3WIM, there will be a Garage Sale and Clearing of House contents
TOMORROW SATURDAY DEC 8, 2007 starting at 9 AM:
LOCATION:
Willem Sikma VE3WIM
3054 VIEWMOUNT ROAD
OAKVILLE, ON L6L 5M7
This is a Rush & unplanned event as Bill's Sons live in Calgary & Texas and have to leave Sunday Night.
They are hoping to prepare the house for putting on the market as soon as possible, and have asked to spread the word
to the Amateur Community to help in disposing of Bill's Estate.
Prices will probably be very reasonable !
Bill was an avid Satellite Operator, member of the Oakville ARC and Photography being another of his passions.
Thank You to all those who can help the Sikma Family in this situation.
73 Russ VE3JUZ
| Silent Key 12-02-2007
5:45 PM |
TIME TO REMEMBER
I was saddened to hear that Willem Sikma, VE3WIM became a silent key this morning at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. He had been hospitalized for some time.
I will always remember Bill for his spectacular photography presentations. He shared this hobby using multi-screen shows with amateurs at the OARC 'desert night' events. Bill had many hobbies including gliding which he covered in one of his photographic shows. His many amateur radio interests included satellite and digital modes.
Details of funeral arrangements are not available at this time. I will pass on this information when it's available.
73 Russ VE3JUZ
| Club Meeting Reminder- Monday November 12th. at 7:30 PM 11-11-2007
8:45 AM |
TO ALL OARC MEMBERS
Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday Nov 12th . The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street.at 7:30 pm DST. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
The guest speaker for the meeting will be Mike Brown VA3GRL
Title - "QRP" .
All members and guests welcome.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73, Brian VE3DNF
OARC Webmaster
| Club Meeting Reminder- Monday October 15th. at 7:30 PM 10-13-2007
4:47 PM |
TO ALL OARC MEMBERS
Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend the next OARC meeting on Monday Oct. 15th . The meeting will be held in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor of the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street.at 7:30 pm DST. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Please bring your 2007-2008 application form if you haven't already taken care of it.
The guest speaker for the meeting will be Jim Orcheson VA3HJ
Title - "But I have nothing on my computer worth stealing" - A discussion of home computer security fallacies and solutions.
All members and guests welcome.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73, Brian VE3DNF
OARC Webmaster
| Club Meeting Reminder - Inaugural Meeting for 2007/2008 Season - Monday September 10th. at 7:30 PM 09-02-2007
2:47 PM |
TO ALL OARC MEMBERS
Be sure to attend the 1st club meeting of the fall season at 7:30 PM
Summer will soon be over and it's time to renew our Oakville Amateur Radio Club memberships. We encourage you to once again join the club and become involved in the many activities that occur throughout the year.
NEW LOCATION
The first meeting of the 2007-2008 year will be held on Monday September 10th at a new location - the Oakville Central Library on Navy Street. We will be meeting in Program Room #2 on the 2nd floor at 7:30pm. Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Please complete the application form that was emailed to you and bring it to the meeting on Sept. 10th. If you are unable to make this meeting please mail it and your dues to:
Oakville Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 69615,
109 Thomas St.,
Oakville, ON L6J 7R4
We look forward to seeing you throughout the coming year and good DX.
From the OARC directors
The fall activities listing will be updated as items become available.
Informal Saturday breakfast gatherings will contine at the Fifty's Diner on Speers Road just West of Dorval Drive at 7:00 AM.
Informal Friday morning coffee (10:30 AM) has moved to Tim Hortons on Wycroft Road just East of Dorval Drive.
This is a temporary move so check on the repeater to see if things have changed.
Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (except July/August) at the Oakville Public Library, main branch, 120 Navy Street Oakville starting at 7:30 pm.
This is on the corner of Navy Street and Lakshore Road in Oakville.
Parking is available at the rear of the building with access from Water Street.
Map of
120 Navy Street, Oakville
L6J 2Z4
73, Brian VE3DNF
OARC Webmaster
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