Obituary: James Keep (VE2KHC)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of fellow club member James Keep. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
James was very passionate about amateur radio and served in many roles to further and promote the hobby:
· VE2RM Director
· Environment Canada (EC) CANWARN Spotter
· Former Director Quebec Radio Amateurs Canada(RAC)
· Former Treasurer VE2RM
· Former Treasurer West Island Amateur Radio Club (WIARC) (1998-2001)
· Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) — Fifteen (15) years Amateur Radio Volunteer service
· RAC Certified Emergency Coordinator (CEC)
· West Island ARES
The West Island Amateur Radio club is holding its annual fall hamfest on Oct 12, 2024. Don’t miss out on hidden treasures for your radio kit. Want a table to sell at the hamfest, then contact Jonathan at joe@x2a.org.
The September monthly meeting was held on September 16th and featured a presentation on the recently completed WIARC TO8FP DxPedition to St. Pierre and Miquelon. Download a copy of that presentation any any previous meeting presentation HERE
The Canada Hub https://thecanadahub.ca. This net goes on every Sunday’s at 13h00 EDT and last no more than 90 minutes. During these 90 minutes, amateur radio stations from everywhere in Canada (coast to coast)
Any repeater having access to AllStar Link can access The Canada Hub by activating node # 517300 Easter Canada. Repeaters VA2DWE (927.400 – 25.Mhz tone 103,5) and VE2SOX (447.525 – 5.00Mhz tone 103,5) both located in St-Jean-de-Matha at 1000 ft are accessible from Montreal area and surroundings.
$150 grants are available to potential hams studying for their basic license as well as hams studying for the advanced upgrades. If you know anyone potential candidates please have them send an email to president@wiarc.ca .
If not already done, this is a reminder that your dues are due! Regular Membership fees are $30, or $15 for 16 years of age or less.
The preferred method is by Interac e-transfer to treasurer@wiarc.ca
You can also mail a cheque to:
West Island Amateur Radio Club
263 Kirkland Blvd.
Kirkland, QC H9J 1P3
Or you can pay by cash at the next meeting.
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