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Trailer Work Bee

Apr29
2023 Written by VA6AWS

This morning we had a bit of a work bee on the trailer to complete a long outstanding project – cutting and hanging the whiteboards! Dave (VE6SKI), Ivan (VE6IVN), Gerry (VE6GBH), and myself (VA6AWS) arrived at the trailer this morning and set right to work.

Prepping to hang the first piece – this sheet is out 3/4 of an inch from the wall to allow cables to be run down from the radio cabinet above the work surface.
The finished product – there is a whiteboard above the desk, one on each of the back doors, and one above the alternate work space next to the TV.
View of the TV wall

We had a great day (and I even got a sunburn out there!) working on getting this overdue project completed. Hopefully these will add increased functionality when the trailer is out at events. They are also magnetic so they will be great for hanging up contact lists and maps etc.

We still have some work to complete on the trailer, as well as it needs a very good cleaning before we send it off to the International Children’s Festival for them to use as their command post. If you are interested in helping out with the project, or would like to know some more about the trailer please let me know (va6aws@ncaarc.ca) and we can arrange something.

Thank you again to our work crew today!

Club Meetings and Events

Jan21
2023 Written by VA6AWS

We’d love to see some more members and potential members in person now that COVID has calmed down a bit.

We are once again meeting in person every third Saturday of the month at Firehall #3 in St Albert at 9:30 AM. The only exception to this is months where the third weekend of the month is a long weekend. Feel free to reach out if you unsure if a meeting will be happening.

We have a number of projects in the works as well that could use additional hands to make light work. Some of the projects on the docket are; working on the trailer (solar panel install, LED lighting, battery replacement, general setup), fixing VE6JKB by installing a new Pistar setup to support multiple digital modes, installing a new power supply in the repeater room, possible linking of VE6LAW to another repeater. There is lots of work that can be done, but we’re short on hands to do the work. If you are interested in getting involved in a project please let us know!

Also March is our AGM where we will be electing new officers for the next term. If you’re interested in sitting on the board of the club please let us know and your name will be passed along to nominating committee.

And last but not least – it’s a new Calendar year so that means it’s time to renew your membership. Please see the post below this one to download a membership form if you need one.

Thanks!

Membership Renewal

Feb07
2022 Written by VA6AWS

Just a reminder that it’s time to renew your membership if you haven’t already done so. We have made it easy to pay your dues by accepting E Transfers. Cash and cheque are still accepted as well. If you need a membership form please download a new copy by clicking here.

Please note our mailing address has changed. It is now:

NCAARC

P.O. Box 446 Stn Main

St. Albert, AB

T8N 7A2

General Meeting Date

Sep21
2020 Written by VA6AWS

The NCAARC’s Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday – October 17, 2020 – 09:30  AM – Virtual Meeting
We meet using Google Meet and you should receive an email the week of the meeting from Liam Connelly VE6LMC. We will try and have phone in numbers for the meeting available for those with slow/limited internet access, however we are still working through the details on how to provide those.

If you do not receive an invite to the meeting and are a member, or are wanting to become a member please use the contact us form on the website and we will send out an invite to you.

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