Mike Crabtree VA3MCT wins Harvey Bell Award
- Contribution to public service
- Contributions and leadership in ARES/EmComm.
- Establishing Winlink in the club, through assistance & training
- Instigated ongoing Health and Welfare Net
- Service as former board member
- Running the Winlink RMS station
- Running the WIRES-X system for the Fusion repeater
- Running a Dragnet QRM receiver
Go Kit Shoot Out
Mark your calendar for the 1st Go Kit Shoot Out on May 6th at Temperance Hall
Michael Proussalidis wins transceiver!
Michael Proussalidis. One of the basic with honours amateurs from the last course who won the draw for the Transceiver.
Many thanks to Martin Maduro, VE3PWR, for the donation of the transceiver.
Want to get your Ham Radio License?
Join us on Saturday, April 26th, 2:30-4:30 PM for a fun, casual presentation on ham radio! Newmarket Public Library,
438 Park Avenue, Newmarket, L3Y 1W1
Discover how you can connect with people locally and worldwide—no cell phones required! It’s social, educational, and can even be a lifesaver during emergencies.
Meet experienced operators, explore radios, antennas, GO Kits, and more! Whether you’re new to ham radio or thinking about getting your operator’s certificate, this is your chance to learn and connect!
Mark your calendar and don’t miss out!
If interested in taking our upcoming basic qualification class, please email president@yrarc.org.
2024 Recap
Update on Club Activities
A great 2024 year, 15 public service events, looking into AREDN for high speed communication
Tony Loftus – VE3FRK
LOFTUS, Anthony (Tony VE3FRK) – Peacefully at home in Sharon on Thursday, March 5, 2009, in his 76th year. Formerly of Manchester, England. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret for 52 years. Dad to Carlo (Chris), Theresa, Mark (Carolyn), Monica (Randy), Peter (deceased), Stephanie (Gary), Louise (Colen), and Kevin (Natalie). Loving Papa to Jacob, Allison, Zachary, Anthony, Lucas, Bryce, Michael, Sarah, Angela, Jacqueline, Shannon, Rachel, Emma, Hayley, Joel, Chloe, and great-grandad to Molly. Member of the York Region Amateur Radio Club; and the Keswick and Mount Albert Radio Controlled Airplane Club. Retired York University employee of 27 years; and past president of CUPE 1356. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St. (corner of Stellar), on Wednesday at 11 a.m., followed by cremation. The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation (Cancer Care Centre) or Tony’s favourite charity, Campaign Life Coalition, 104 Bond St., Toronto, Ontario M7Y 3R1 would be appreciated. www.roadhouseandrose.com ‘A Man Of Few Words, His Presence Touched All’
Geoff Smith – VA3GS
Geoff was formerly a Director and Vice-President of the Canadian Amateur Radio Federation (CARF) and was the Ontario South Director for Radio Amateurs of Canada from 2004 to 2009.
He was an active member of the York Region Amateur Radio Club (YRARC) for more than 40 years and he held many Executive positions during that period.
Professionally, Geoff was a retired high school Chemistry Teacher and Principal. He was for many years the Assistant Head-Master at St Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario and, subsequently, the Head Master of King’s Edgehill School in Windsor, Nova Scotia. After retirement he spent several years at Canadian College Italy in Lanciano, Abruzzo.
Harvey Bell – VE3AFK
In 1969, Harvey Bell, VE3AFK, Frank Preuten, VE3FEP and Nels Gradeen, VE3GLK got together and personally mailed out invitations to about 50 amateurs in the …