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Announcements

45th Big Event is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls.

Message from Paul Walker VE3WRP, NPARC President

As President of the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club, let me be the first to invite and welcome you to the “45th Big Event” hamfest / fleamarket.

We have a new location with easy access to the QEW, and a large 3000 sq ft meeting space, with an additional 1000 sq ft space off to the side of the main hall. Our new location features easy access with everything located on the main floor. This new facility also features a large garage door to bring your wares in with parking for 198 vehicles on a paved parking lot and much more to make the event a success for you.

The “45th Big Event” will be at Firemen’s Park which is located close to the Mountain Rd. exit 34 on the QEW in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is a convenient location no matter whether you come from the Toronto or Buffalo area.

We hope you will be excited as much as we are to be part of the “45th Big Event”. We think it is a great location and an even greater opportunity for you to make 2026 the best year yet. The tables are limited, so make sure you get yours soon.

Warmest Regards,
Paul Walker, VE3WRP
President, Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club

Double click on flyer to download along with a .pdf fillable table order form

20251109 – November 13 at 7:00 pm there will be a NPARC meeting at Black Creek Community Centre, 2959 Baker Rd, Stevensville. Kevin Smith VA3KGS will speak about Smith Charts.

Mark December 12 on your calendar for the NPARC Christmas dinner event at Betty’s Restaurant in Niagara Falls. More details to come. Contact Glenn VE3NDW lgholden @ cogeco.ca

Reminder it is 2025-2026 membership renewal time! Many thanks to those that have renewed. Others, please complete a NEW membership form so membership information can be confirmed and send in funds. Convenient e-transfers to treasurer @ nparc.ca and cheques via postal mail (Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club, Inc., Box 20036, RPO Grantham, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2M 7W7) are welcome. The groups.io forum will be culled of non dues paying members at the end of October.

20240506 – Congratulations to NPARC VE3VM for placing first in the multi-multi category of the RAC 2023 Winter Contest. Certificate is posted on the notable postings page on this site. Operators included VE3NDW, VE3GGR, VA3OV, VA3TUK, VE3RRH, VE3MPA, VA3CK, VE3CJX, VE3ZPW.

20230729 – President Ken Gansel (VA3KWG) Cogeco NPARC interview.

Check out the 75th Anniversary QSL cards at 75th Anniversary QSL Card and the QRZ page.

Club Meetings

Tech Nights Bring your projects or join one. Learn something. Get help from Elmers. Ad hoc schedule at Black Creek Community Centre, 2959 Baker Rd, Stevensville. Contact Henry va3ov @ bell.net.
Recommended CW training aids: morsecode ninja, justlearnmorsecode. Practice learning the letters, numbers and punctuation 10 to 20 minutes per day. Next step will be using a keyer. Review will be at April Tech Night with hopefully a coach.

Next Tech Night TBD

General Meetings on second Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm, from September to June.

Next general meeting November 13, 2025 7:00 pm at Black Creek Community Centre, 2959 Baker Rd, Stevensville.

Executive Meetings on first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm, from September to June, by zoom.

Next virtual Executive meeting, TBD, 7:30 pm. Contact webmaster @ nparc.ca for an invite if you would like to attend.

Nets

All certified / licensed operators are welcome.

NPARC Wednesday weekly net 8:00 pm, on VE3NRS 147.240+ 107.2 Hz tone Net on hiatus during July and August.. Net preamble may be found here. SWL’s can check in by e-mail or text to netcontrol @ nparc.ca.

Niagara ACS net on VE3RAF, 145.190- 107.2 Hz tone Monday 8:00 pm.

Trans Canada IRLP net on VA3WAJ, 442.425+ 107.2 Hz tone, IRLP 9013, Wednesday, 11:00 am.

ONTARS daily net 3.755 +/- 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.