Present: Scott VA6JSR, Renze VE6DC, Cory VE6COR, Gary VE6CV, Cory VE6CYT, David VA6SYS, Ron VE6PAP, Walter VE6XWG, Barry VE6BGR, Wayne VE6WEK, David VE6DRL, Kate (no call sign yet), Peter VA6ARI
Call to order by Dave DRL at 10:11 am, seconded by Cory COR
Reading of the minutes of November 22, 2025, by Peter.
- One correction: the tower company is Bestway not Waybest.
- Motion to approve minutes by Wayne seconded by Walter. All in favour.
Treasurer’s Report by David (VE6DRL)
- paid RAC insurance and web hosting.
- Motion to approve treasurer’s report by Renze seconded by Dave SYS. All in favour.
Events Report by Renze:
- no events planned yet.
- Cory COR has volunteered to organize field day.
Repeater Committee Report by Cory CYT:
- Kenwood repeater is out at the site right now. Six hours of sunlight is not enough to handle the Yaesu draw. We will need to look at adding the wind turbine.
- also getting interference on the repeater on 146.290. Perry VE6NX is trying to record the interference.
OLD BUSINESS
1) Antenna Project
A) Fundraising
- we’re about half way to the goal.
- Barry will be sending out another plea to members who have not donated.
- Barry has prepared a letter to the counties which he passed around for feedback.
B) Sale of equipment
- nothing new to add
2) Gary’s training development: sunrise sag, grey line propagation, solar weather, etc. are in the works. Will coordinate with Peter to announce presentations.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Update on initiatives taking place at the LSCO radio club
- new executive is very supportive of getting the radio club back up and running. Waiting for LSCO club to present proposals, like a six-month no-LSCO fee. Is open Saturday mornings now. Other initiatives are also on the table. Also interested in developing the relationship between LSCO and SAARC.
- CJOC sponsorship of LSCO.
- Discussed doing a joint LSCO/SAARC flea market in April or May. Will also participate in joint events.
2) Request to have meetings broadcast.
- will table for now and discuss with the executive.
Next meeting: February 28, 2026
Motion to close the meeting by Dave SYS at 11:01 am.
Presentation by Barry: Process of determining expected signal strength on a radio path.
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