Winter Field Day – Saturday Jan 24
Winter Field Day
Jan 24, 11:00 – how ever long we can last
85 Bales Drive East – East Gwillimbury (in the parking lot)
Dragnet – December 3 7pm-9pm
DRAGNET DECEMBER 3 2025 19:00 – 20:00 HRS
Presented By Chris Sullivan VE3NRT, YRARC President
An unofficial automated observer station for repeaters. Limit disruptive and persistent unauthorized use and jamming on repeaters, with a 24×7 surveillance system to monitor and record activity on repeaters, identify sources through transmitter fingerprinting, and get a rough estimate of the location. An overview of the system, demonstrations of its outputs, and information on how other clubs could use it for their own repeater operations. Register before December 1 2025
Contact reupva3rie@gmail.com to register
Members Holiday Meeting / Party
YRARC – Members’ Holiday Meeting & Party
This will be a general meeting only — no presentation this month.
Food and beverages will be provided.
Members who have not yet renewed their membership are asked to please bring cash for renewal.
Please also consider bringing a non-perishable food item to support our local food bank.
Looking ahead to January: Junk in the Trunk Night!
Please bring any radio-related items you wish to donate.
Parry Sound HamFest – August 16
Parry Sound Hamfest – August 16
Free Admission
Seguin Ontario
60 Rankin Lake Road
Foley Community Hall
Talk in on Club Repeater VE3RPL 145.490 PL tone 156.7
Vendors 7:30 am
Public 9:00 am
Table costs 8ft $10 each, 2 chairs included
hamlets.ve3rpl.com
YRARC HamFest
YORK REGION AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
45th Annual HAMFEST
Saturday November 8, 2025
Aurora Legion Banquet Hall – Aurora, Ontario
105 Industrial Pkwy NORTH, Aurora, ON
runs off of St. John’s Side road and Wellington St (also known as Aurora Side Rd), east of Yonge St
Admission : $10.00 per person
Doors open to the general public at 9:00 AM.
Talk-in 145.350 – Tone 103.5 (VE3YRA)
Want to write your Basic or Advanced Exam while at the Hamfest ?
Register prior to November 1, 2025 with Hamfest Co-ordinator at hamfest@yrarc.org to be sure we bring enough exams
Refreshments available for a fee
Silent Auction Table
Questions and request for further information can be directed to
EMAIL: hamfest@yrarc.org WEB SITE: https://www.yrarc.org
VENDOR INFORMATION
VENDOR INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
- Vendor Register online, using this link
- Submit payment through EFT to treasurer@yrarc.org (clearly marked Hamfest)
(If unable to do EFT contact Hamfest Coordinator at hamfest@yrarc.org for alternate arrangements).
- Registration will only be confirmed once both registration form and EFT payment has been received.
NO BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN BY email, phone, over the air, or by packet
NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
- If you have questions regarding your registration contact the Hamfest Coordinator PRIOR to the event at the e-mail below.
First come first served. Be sure to reserve your space early. We sold out last year
We cannot guarantee any specific table or location. 115 ac power is available at SOME tables, BUT WE CANNOT PROMISE anyone that they will have access to it
Allow at least 3 DAYS from the time you submit your registration and payment for confirmation details from Hamfest Coordinator.
MUST pre-register in advance. We will not be able to accommodate new registrations at the door.
NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 30, 2025 NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
Tables – $30 each – includes one admission per table
Additional admissions – $10 each
- Questions regarding your registration ? contact the Hamfest Coordinator PRIOR to the event at hamfest@yrarc.org
- Any failed payments will be charged an administration fee on top of the replacement of the payment
- Please – do not make modifications to your table, including table extensions, card tables, boards, etc.
- The facility does not allow anything to be taped or affixed to any walls or doors in any manner
Register through the online registration form
Make Payment via EFT to treasurer@yrarc.org
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.