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.
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.
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.
Update on Club Activities
A great 2024 year, 15 public service events, looking into AREDN for high speed communication
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 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.
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 …
Content retrieved from: https://www.yrarc.org/yrarc-silent-keys.
| Callsign | Name | Location | Remembered for | Date |
| VA3AXU | Jack Martin | c. 1996 | ||
| VA3GS | Geoff Smith | Aurora | Past President, training, 1981 Harvey Bell Award, BoD 2011-2019 | 2019-12-04 |
| VA3HE | Cecil (Cec) Jones | Aurora | 2020-04-24 | |
| VA3IJO | Joseph Bowers | Former Board Member | ||
| VA3NED | Norman Dunn | Aurora | ||
| VE3AAF | Roy Miller | 2024-03-15 | ||
| VE3ACN | Harry Richardson | Chaired first meeting March 11, 1959, | c. 1978 | |
| VE3AFK | Harvey Bell | Noted as resurrecting the club when it became dormant | ||
| VE3AFW | Al Dike | Mt Albert | 1994 Harvey Bell Award | c. 1997 |
| VE3BUI | John Charleton | Aurora | ||
| VE3CLK | Bill Findlay | Collingwood | President, 1963-1964 | |
| VE3CT | Mark Magner | Barrie | Board of Directors 2007-2008, 2012-13 | 2021-04-18 |
| VE3DYF | Ron Whitaker | |||
| VE3EI | Allan Rosenthal | Thornhill | Former TRAC | |
| VE3EVV | Bruce Graham | BoD 2001-2009 | 2022-04-08 | |
| VE3FEP | Frank Preuten | 2007-03-25 | ||
| VE3FLI | Ron Atkinson | |||
| VE3FO | Hart Langstaff | c. 1997 | ||
| VE3FRK | Tony Loftus | Sharon | 2009-03-05 | |
| VE3GBN | Maurice Challenger | 1st Harvey Bell Award 1974 | 2012-08-11 | |
| VE3GJH | Cathy Hrischenko | Zephyr | ||
| VE3GRE | William Dent | Tottenham | President 1977-1978 | 2008-12-22 |
| VE3HBF | David Adams | Sutton West | 1992 Harvey Bell Award | 2005-10-16 |
| VE3HII | Brad Fowles | Field day satellite operator, project night | ||
| VE3HOI | Ted Dubois | President, 1975, 1979 Harvey Bell Award | c. 1982-11 | |
| VE3HPR | Patti Radyk | Stoufville | ||
| VE3IET | Elman Campbell | Local historian in Newmarket. A museum there is named after him. 1982 Harvey Bell Award | 1991-12-29 | |
| VE3IO | Murray Powell | Aurora | Former Board Member VE3ATO, Harvey Bell Award 1990 | 2020-07-06 |
| VE3IRY | Stan Blake | |||
| VE3JPN | Thorleif “Tom” Bygnes | Harvey Bell Award 2001 | 2024-02-06 | |
| VE3LNG | Ed Jones | |||
| VE3LNT | Tom VanDenElShout | |||
| VE3NBB | Harold Moran | |||
| VE3NJV | Nick Visser | Aurora | ||
| VE3NSZ | Ernie Poole | Fanatic DX chaser on HF, satellite guy (always at Field Day) | ||
| VE3OTR | Bernie Roche | Toronto | Board of Directors 2009-2011 / ARES Emergency Coordinator | |
| VE3SBR | Bill Pincombe | Newmarket | BoD 1999-2007 | |
| VE3SLM | Dave Marzetti | Pefferlaw | VP 2006-2008, 1997 Harvey Bell Award | 2020-11-25 |
| VE3SXI | Ron Marriott | 2021-02-09 | ||
| VE3TKJ | Toob Van Dalen | 2017-12-11 | ||
| VE3TPF | Peter Henshall | King City | ||
| VE3TYT | Al Lett | 2023-11-18 | ||
| VE3UMD | Dimitrios “Jim” Vamvouras: | Newmarket | ||
| VE3WEM | Ed Dissette | Stoufville | 2010-04-17 |
