Hello All!
The regular monthly meeting is tomorrow night (Tuesday the 15th). As usual it will be held at the EMO building, behind the fire hall, on Pleasant St at 7pm.
All members are encouraged to attend and visitors interested in amateur radio are also welcome!
73
Monday 14 December 2015
Sunday 15 November 2015
November club meeting and a new repeater
Hello All!
It's nearly club meeting time again. This month's meeting will be held on Tuesday November 17 at 7 PM at the Yarmouth EMO building (behind the fire hall on Pleasant St). As always, all members are encouraged to attend. We also welcome non-members and those folks interested in amateur radio.
I would also like to let everyone know that our brand new Yaesu System Fusion (C4FM) is up and running on VE1YAR UHF (444.700+). Currently it is running in mixed mode so that you can use it using digital as well as in analogue mode. There are still a few tweaks left to make but for the most part, the installation is complete. We will also be putting in a second C4FM repeater on VHF at some point in the future.
It went live on Saturday November 14 2015 and it appears that this is the first System Fusion repeater in the Maritimes. Thanks to VE1IC, VE1RB, and VE1UT for getting it up and running.
73 de VE1XT
Club Secretary and Webmaster
It's nearly club meeting time again. This month's meeting will be held on Tuesday November 17 at 7 PM at the Yarmouth EMO building (behind the fire hall on Pleasant St). As always, all members are encouraged to attend. We also welcome non-members and those folks interested in amateur radio.
I would also like to let everyone know that our brand new Yaesu System Fusion (C4FM) is up and running on VE1YAR UHF (444.700+). Currently it is running in mixed mode so that you can use it using digital as well as in analogue mode. There are still a few tweaks left to make but for the most part, the installation is complete. We will also be putting in a second C4FM repeater on VHF at some point in the future.
It went live on Saturday November 14 2015 and it appears that this is the first System Fusion repeater in the Maritimes. Thanks to VE1IC, VE1RB, and VE1UT for getting it up and running.
73 de VE1XT
Club Secretary and Webmaster
Tuesday 20 October 2015
October 2015 Monthly Meeting and AGM
Hello All!
Sorry for the late post but I wanted to pass along a note that the October 2015 monthly meeting (and AGM) is being held tonight at 7pm at the Yarmouth EOC (behind the fire hall in Yarmouth).
Since this is also the annual general meeting, we will be holding the election of officers for this year. Dues are also due at this time as well.
Regards and 73
de VE1XT
Sorry for the late post but I wanted to pass along a note that the October 2015 monthly meeting (and AGM) is being held tonight at 7pm at the Yarmouth EOC (behind the fire hall in Yarmouth).
Since this is also the annual general meeting, we will be holding the election of officers for this year. Dues are also due at this time as well.
Regards and 73
de VE1XT
Sunday 13 September 2015
September 2015 Monthly Meeting
It's that time of year again! Club meetings are starting up again and the next one is this Tuesday (Sept 15) at 7 pm. As always the meeting will be held at the EMO building behind the fireball in Yarmouth.
All club members are encouraged to attend. We also welcome new members or any visitors who may be interested in seeing what ham radio is all about!
73 de VE1XT
Saturday 12 September 2015
Monday 10 August 2015
VE1YAR VHF is back online
Thanks to Max (VE1IC) for fixing up the old repeater and getting it back in service.
Monday 3 August 2015
The VE1YAR VHF repeater is currently off the air
Hello All,
Just a quick post to let you know that VE1YAR VHF (146.730) is currently off the air. The Captain's Net has been moved over to VE1EKV (147.105 +) until further notice. VE1EKV still has access to MAVCOM but does not have IRLP access.
We have the following repeaters that are available for use:
1. VE1YAR UHF (444.700 +)
2. VE1LN VHF (146.865 -)
3. VE1LN UHF (442.700 +)
4. VE1EKV VHF (147.105 +)
Other local repeaters (not YARC managed) available for use:
1. VE1OPK VHF (147.255+)
2. VE1KDE UHF (443.800 +)
The club is going to be purchasing a new repeater to replace the old 730 machine. This will likely take a few weeks to receive and configure.
73 for now!
VE1XT
Just a quick post to let you know that VE1YAR VHF (146.730) is currently off the air. The Captain's Net has been moved over to VE1EKV (147.105 +) until further notice. VE1EKV still has access to MAVCOM but does not have IRLP access.
We have the following repeaters that are available for use:
1. VE1YAR UHF (444.700 +)
2. VE1LN VHF (146.865 -)
3. VE1LN UHF (442.700 +)
4. VE1EKV VHF (147.105 +)
Other local repeaters (not YARC managed) available for use:
1. VE1OPK VHF (147.255+)
2. VE1KDE UHF (443.800 +)
The club is going to be purchasing a new repeater to replace the old 730 machine. This will likely take a few weeks to receive and configure.
73 for now!
VE1XT
Monday 27 July 2015
Repairs to the building at VE1YAR
For quite some time now, we've had problems with moisture and water in the building at the VE1YAR site. This past Saturday, VE1IC and I (VE1XT) went out there and patched up the hole we found on the roof.
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| The hole, with the previous patch removed, is as big as Max's foot! |
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| We started with a layer of sealant followed by a layer of fiber glass cloth, and more sealant. |
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| Then we covered it with a layer of aluminum, then more sealant. |
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| Here is the finished product, after another layer of fiber glass cloth covered with more sealant. |
If all goes well, this should fix the problem with the leaky roof for a while.
73 de VE1XT
Friday 24 July 2015
Cancelled - 2015 NSARA Picnic
Please be advised that due to circumstances beyond our control, The Greenwood Amateur Radio Club has been forced to withdraw its sponsorship of the NSARA Picnic this year. Could you please notify as many people as possible about the cancellation of this event.
We deeply regret this, and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused.
Thanks and 73
Al Penney
VO1NO
We deeply regret this, and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused.
Thanks and 73
Al Penney
VO1NO
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Tuesday 16 June 2015
2015 NSARA Picnic
The Greenwood Amateur Radio Club is pleased to host the 2015 NSARA Picnic!
The event will be held at the Clairmont Provincial Park, 1405 Hwy 1, Kingston, on Saturday, 22 August. The park is on the north side of Hwy 1, about midway between Kingston and Auburn. The picnic will start at 1000, and should wrap up in the late afternoon.
Activities will include a BBQ, CW copying competition, foxhunt, homebrew competition, and various demonstrations and other contests.
Those attending the picnic may be interested to learn that the Annapolis Valley Exhibition will be held August 17th-22nd. If anyone wants to make it a weekend holiday there is live entertainment featuring Dave Gunning August 20th, Platinum Blonde August 21st and George Canyon August 22nd. For more info on Valley EX check their Website:
http://www.annapolisvalleyexhibition.com
So, let’s head down to the Valley that weekend and have a great time!
Questions may be directed to Al Penney, VO1NO, at (902) 847-0554.
The event will be held at the Clairmont Provincial Park, 1405 Hwy 1, Kingston, on Saturday, 22 August. The park is on the north side of Hwy 1, about midway between Kingston and Auburn. The picnic will start at 1000, and should wrap up in the late afternoon.
Activities will include a BBQ, CW copying competition, foxhunt, homebrew competition, and various demonstrations and other contests.
Those attending the picnic may be interested to learn that the Annapolis Valley Exhibition will be held August 17th-22nd. If anyone wants to make it a weekend holiday there is live entertainment featuring Dave Gunning August 20th, Platinum Blonde August 21st and George Canyon August 22nd. For more info on Valley EX check their Website:
http://www.annapolisvalleyexhibition.com
So, let’s head down to the Valley that weekend and have a great time!
Questions may be directed to Al Penney, VO1NO, at (902) 847-0554.
Thursday 11 June 2015
June 2015 Monthly Meeting Moved to Wednesday
Hello All!
It is nearing that time of month again! This month, we will be having our regular meeting on Wednesday the 17th instead of Tuesday the 16th. The building will be in use by EMO.
The time of the meeting will still be 7 pm. Please pass this along to anyone who may be willing to attend.
This will be the last meeting before the summer break so if there is anything you want to discuss make sure to attend!
73 de VE1XT
It is nearing that time of month again! This month, we will be having our regular meeting on Wednesday the 17th instead of Tuesday the 16th. The building will be in use by EMO.
The time of the meeting will still be 7 pm. Please pass this along to anyone who may be willing to attend.
This will be the last meeting before the summer break so if there is anything you want to discuss make sure to attend!
73 de VE1XT
Monday 25 May 2015
2015 Down-East Flea Market
Just a reminder...
The Halifax Amateur radio Club (HARC), in cooperation with the Dartmouth Amateur Radio Club (DARC), will be hosting the 34th annual Down East Flea Market on 6 June 2015 at the St. Andrew's Community Centre on Bayer's Rd. Halifax.
The Halifax Amateur radio Club (HARC), in cooperation with the Dartmouth Amateur Radio Club (DARC), will be hosting the 34th annual Down East Flea Market on 6 June 2015 at the St. Andrew's Community Centre on Bayer's Rd. Halifax.
- Door open for vendors at 8:00 am
- Doors open for public at 10 am
- Tables are free for vendors
- Entrance fee is $5.00 for all!
For more information you can visit the HARC website
73 de VE1XT
Thursday 16 April 2015
April 2015 Club Meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Amateur Radio Club will be held on Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 7 pm.
As always the meeting will be at the EMO building behind the fire station on Pleasant St in Yarmouth.
We encourage all members, and anyone interested, to attend. If you are new to the club, or to the hobby, you can reach out to me anytime with your questions at ve1xt [at] ve1yar [dot] com.
73 de VE1XT
Dennis d'Entremont
Club Secretary
As always the meeting will be at the EMO building behind the fire station on Pleasant St in Yarmouth.
We encourage all members, and anyone interested, to attend. If you are new to the club, or to the hobby, you can reach out to me anytime with your questions at ve1xt [at] ve1yar [dot] com.
73 de VE1XT
Dennis d'Entremont
Club Secretary
Tuesday 3 March 2015
Next Monthly Meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Amateur Radio Club will be held on Tuesday March 17th 2015 at 7 pm. The meeting will be at the EMO building behind the fire station on Pleasant St in Yarmouth.
We encourage all members, and anyone interested, to attend. If you are new to the club, or to the hobby, you can reach out to me anytime with your questions at ve1xt [at] ve1yar [dot] com.
73 de VE1XT
Dennis d'Entremont
Club Secretary
We encourage all members, and anyone interested, to attend. If you are new to the club, or to the hobby, you can reach out to me anytime with your questions at ve1xt [at] ve1yar [dot] com.
73 de VE1XT
Dennis d'Entremont
Club Secretary
Monday 16 February 2015
Welcome to the new home of the Yarmouth Amateur Radio Club
This is a work in progress so please bear with us while we get this up and running. The club meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the EMO building in Yarmouth (behind the fire hall). The next meeting is on Tuesday February the 17th @ 7pm.
73 for now VE1XT
YARC Secretary
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