https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:03:45 +0000 MyBB https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1721 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:57:13 -0400 Adam_VE3FP]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1721 Finally all set for a week of camping, boating, fishing, and, of course, some POTA from McRae Point PP. Switching vehicles between trips has its consequences—items always seem to go missing or get misplaced. After a bit of digging, I managed to locate the missing 15/30 A power adapter and the laptop power supply, so everything is now up and running. The T2FD antenna is suspended from a nearby tree branch at about 40 feet and is showing an SWR below 2.5:1 on every band. Time to enjoy some CW at 17 wpm!
Sunday evening’s QRN was so severe that I couldn’t hear any stations, but conditions improved significantly Monday morning, resulting in 11 QSOs on 18 meters.
I’ll post another update later in the week. Stay tuned, and look me up on POTA app when I will be on the air.]]> Finally all set for a week of camping, boating, fishing, and, of course, some POTA from McRae Point PP. Switching vehicles between trips has its consequences—items always seem to go missing or get misplaced. After a bit of digging, I managed to locate the missing 15/30 A power adapter and the laptop power supply, so everything is now up and running. The T2FD antenna is suspended from a nearby tree branch at about 40 feet and is showing an SWR below 2.5:1 on every band. Time to enjoy some CW at 17 wpm!
Sunday evening’s QRN was so severe that I couldn’t hear any stations, but conditions improved significantly Monday morning, resulting in 11 QSOs on 18 meters.
I’ll post another update later in the week. Stay tuned, and look me up on POTA app when I will be on the air.]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1719 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:22:19 -0400 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1719 https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5665

5pm 16th July

Parking is limited at this site]]> https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5665

5pm 16th July

Parking is limited at this site]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1716 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:11:18 -0400 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1716 Green indicates VE3OSR has activated this park. Click the link indicated, there you will find more information. 
      google maps

Grey Sauble Conservation
Annual parking pass $50.85

Administration Centre & Arboretum https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5662
Ainslie Wood Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6005
Arran Lake https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5660
Bognor Marsh Management Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5659
Bruce’s Caves Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5092
Colpoy's Lookout Conservation Area CA-6007
Epping-John Muir Lookout Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5657
Eugenia Falls Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5656
Feversham Gorge https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5661
Hepworth Management Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5663
Hibou Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5651
Indian Falls Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5655
Inglis Falls Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5627
Jones Falls & Pottawatomi Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5653
Kemble Mountain Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6008
Massie Hills Management Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5664
Old Baldy Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5654
Spirit Rock & McNeill Estate Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5658
The Glen https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5665
Trout Hollow (Bighead River) https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5666
West Rocks https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5959
=============================

Saugeen Valley Conservation
Annual parking pass $55

Allan Park Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5981
Bell's Lake Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6368 
Brucedale Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5982 
Denny's Dam Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5983 
Durham Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5984 
Hardwood Hill Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6360 
Kinghurst Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6367 
McBeath Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5985 
Mildmay-Carrick Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/ CA-6359 
Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5986 
Schmidt Lake Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5987 
Stoney Island Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1646 
Sulphur Spring Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5989 
Varney Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5990 
=============================

Nottawasaga Conservation
Annual parking pass $79.10

Edenvale Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1660 
Fort Willow Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1661 
Glencairn ???
Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6351 
New Lowell Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1678 
Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5312 
Osprey Wetlands Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6352 
Petun Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6353 
Tiffin Centre Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5313 
Tottenham Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5314 
Utopia Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5315 
=============================

Bruce Trail National Recreation Trail https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5628
=============================

Provincial Parks
Day Passes are available, costs vary

Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0148
Black Creek Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0155
Bruce Peninsula National Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0010
Cabot Head Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0168
Chantry Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0176
Fathom Five National Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0021
Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0231
Ira Lake Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0235
Johnston Harbour-Pine Tree Point Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0241
Lion's Head Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0271
Little Cove Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0273
Sauble Falls Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0378
Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0396
=============================

Other
https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/find...-area/map/

Clendenan Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6006
Stoney Island Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1646
=============================]]> Green indicates VE3OSR has activated this park. Click the link indicated, there you will find more information. 
      google maps

Grey Sauble Conservation
Annual parking pass $50.85

Administration Centre & Arboretum https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5662
Ainslie Wood Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6005
Arran Lake https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5660
Bognor Marsh Management Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5659
Bruce’s Caves Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5092
Colpoy's Lookout Conservation Area CA-6007
Epping-John Muir Lookout Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5657
Eugenia Falls Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5656
Feversham Gorge https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5661
Hepworth Management Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5663
Hibou Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5651
Indian Falls Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5655
Inglis Falls Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5627
Jones Falls & Pottawatomi Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5653
Kemble Mountain Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6008
Massie Hills Management Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5664
Old Baldy Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5654
Spirit Rock & McNeill Estate Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5658
The Glen https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5665
Trout Hollow (Bighead River) https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5666
West Rocks https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5959
=============================

Saugeen Valley Conservation
Annual parking pass $55

Allan Park Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5981
Bell's Lake Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6368 
Brucedale Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5982 
Denny's Dam Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5983 
Durham Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5984 
Hardwood Hill Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6360 
Kinghurst Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6367 
McBeath Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5985 
Mildmay-Carrick Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/ CA-6359 
Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5986 
Schmidt Lake Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5987 
Stoney Island Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1646 
Sulphur Spring Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5989 
Varney Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5990 
=============================

Nottawasaga Conservation
Annual parking pass $79.10

Edenvale Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1660 
Fort Willow Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1661 
Glencairn ???
Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6351 
New Lowell Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1678 
Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5312 
Osprey Wetlands Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6352 
Petun Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6353 
Tiffin Centre Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5313 
Tottenham Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5314 
Utopia Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5315 
=============================

Bruce Trail National Recreation Trail https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5628
=============================

Provincial Parks
Day Passes are available, costs vary

Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0148
Black Creek Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0155
Bruce Peninsula National Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0010
Cabot Head Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0168
Chantry Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0176
Fathom Five National Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0021
Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0231
Ira Lake Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0235
Johnston Harbour-Pine Tree Point Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0241
Lion's Head Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0271
Little Cove Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0273
Sauble Falls Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0378
Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Park https://pota.app/#/park/CA-0396
=============================

Other
https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/find...-area/map/

Clendenan Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-6006
Stoney Island Conservation Area https://pota.app/#/park/CA-1646
=============================]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1713 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:27:09 -0400 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1713
https://pota.app/#/

This means you can upload your adif file logs there, which records all your activations and hunter stats.

But what we usually do when we activate a park for POTA as a club event, we use our VE3OSR account to upload the logs.
                    If you use The club callsign, don't upload the log to your own account. 
The logging software (smartlogger) can store not only your call but the club call as well. This also updates your personal account at the same time.

In the past there have been an error or two so now we leave the uploading of club logs to Adam VE3FP using the club's VE3OSR account. Adam has lots of experience with POTA logs and ADIF files. FYI, we use ADIFMaster to check the logs for correctness and to made edits easy. 

https://www.dxshell.com/adif-master.html

While in smartlogger you can send your log to Adam using the included feature. 

Have fun with POTA]]>
https://pota.app/#/

This means you can upload your adif file logs there, which records all your activations and hunter stats.

But what we usually do when we activate a park for POTA as a club event, we use our VE3OSR account to upload the logs.
                    If you use The club callsign, don't upload the log to your own account. 
The logging software (smartlogger) can store not only your call but the club call as well. This also updates your personal account at the same time.

In the past there have been an error or two so now we leave the uploading of club logs to Adam VE3FP using the club's VE3OSR account. Adam has lots of experience with POTA logs and ADIF files. FYI, we use ADIFMaster to check the logs for correctness and to made edits easy. 

https://www.dxshell.com/adif-master.html

While in smartlogger you can send your log to Adam using the included feature. 

Have fun with POTA]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1709 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:32:07 -0400 Bobby_ve3pav]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1709 Eugenia Falls Conservation Area ca-5656 on july.9.@5:00pm for a pota activation.
CA-5656]]> Eugenia Falls Conservation Area ca-5656 on july.9.@5:00pm for a pota activation.
CA-5656]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1620 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:37:13 -0500 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1620

Cheap HF Quarter-Wave Stubs By: Al Duncan VE3RRD
https://barriearc.com/builders-group/pro...-stubs.pdf

Simple Filters from Transmission Line Stubs
https://www.onallbands.com/simple-filter...ine-stubs/

Of Course, there are all kinds of examples to be found on a web search]]>

Cheap HF Quarter-Wave Stubs By: Al Duncan VE3RRD
https://barriearc.com/builders-group/pro...-stubs.pdf

Simple Filters from Transmission Line Stubs
https://www.onallbands.com/simple-filter...ine-stubs/

Of Course, there are all kinds of examples to be found on a web search]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1612 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:57:47 -0500 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1612
https://www.greysauble.on.ca/conservation-areas/]]>
https://www.greysauble.on.ca/conservation-areas/]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1594 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:30:13 -0500 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1594
https://www.rac.ca/rac-challenge/

https://www.rac.ca/rac-challenge-leaderboard/]]>
https://www.rac.ca/rac-challenge/

https://www.rac.ca/rac-challenge-leaderboard/]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1593 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:15:18 -0500 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1593 A Tragic Reminder: Safety Must Come First in the Field

It’s with a heavy heart that I share news of a tragic accident that took the life of fellow ham radio operator and POTA enthusiast, Tripp Owens (N4NTO).
According to CBS 17 and WRAL, Tripp died after being electrocuted at a cemetery in Harnett County, North Carolina–most likely at Averasboro Battlefield Historic Site (US-11375).
Reports indicate that his vertical antenna came into contact with overhead power lines. News of the incident was shared within the community by Dave (W4JL), via a message passed along by Perry (N5JP).
It appears the incident may not have occurred during setup, but rather while taking the antenna down, as Dave noted that Tripp had signaled he was QRT on the POTA spots page. Based on Reverse Beacon Network activity, Tripp was on the air at least between 12:02 and 12:13 UTC yesterday morning.

https://qrper.com/2025/07/a-tragic-remin...newsletter]]> A Tragic Reminder: Safety Must Come First in the Field

It’s with a heavy heart that I share news of a tragic accident that took the life of fellow ham radio operator and POTA enthusiast, Tripp Owens (N4NTO).
According to CBS 17 and WRAL, Tripp died after being electrocuted at a cemetery in Harnett County, North Carolina–most likely at Averasboro Battlefield Historic Site (US-11375).
Reports indicate that his vertical antenna came into contact with overhead power lines. News of the incident was shared within the community by Dave (W4JL), via a message passed along by Perry (N5JP).
It appears the incident may not have occurred during setup, but rather while taking the antenna down, as Dave noted that Tripp had signaled he was QRT on the POTA spots page. Based on Reverse Beacon Network activity, Tripp was on the air at least between 12:02 and 12:13 UTC yesterday morning.

https://qrper.com/2025/07/a-tragic-remin...newsletter]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1583 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:32:56 -0500 Adam_VE3FP]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1583 Sure way to making a QSO

708 QSOs, 41 States and 20 DXCCs in under 5 hrs.



What do  you think?]]> Sure way to making a QSO

708 QSOs, 41 States and 20 DXCCs in under 5 hrs.



What do  you think?]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1569 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:21:03 -0400 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1569
https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5653

https://www.greysauble.on.ca/portfolio/j...tion-area/

google map]]>
https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5653

https://www.greysauble.on.ca/portfolio/j...tion-area/

google map]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1566 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:45:13 -0400 Adam_VE3FP]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1566 Since July 1st, 2025 GBARC has submitted 993 QSOs 
Operating under club callsign VE3OSR from 
several Parks on the Air (POTA)activations mainly from surrounding areas. 

Operators & Modes:
     Bobby ve3pav - SSB/FT8
     Tom va3ts       - SSB/FT8 
      Doug ve3dgy  - SSB/FT8 
     Adam ve3fp    - CW 
     Dan ve3dny and Dave ve3wi - support.

Logbook of The World (LoTW) Stats:
     QSOs Submitted: 993
     Confirmed:           532
     Confirmation Rate: 53.6%

Thanks to everyone who contributed time, gear, and good vibes to make these activations a success. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into the final stretch of the year!]]> Since July 1st, 2025 GBARC has submitted 993 QSOs 
Operating under club callsign VE3OSR from 
several Parks on the Air (POTA)activations mainly from surrounding areas. 

Operators & Modes:
     Bobby ve3pav - SSB/FT8
     Tom va3ts       - SSB/FT8 
      Doug ve3dgy  - SSB/FT8 
     Adam ve3fp    - CW 
     Dan ve3dny and Dave ve3wi - support.

Logbook of The World (LoTW) Stats:
     QSOs Submitted: 993
     Confirmed:           532
     Confirmation Rate: 53.6%

Thanks to everyone who contributed time, gear, and good vibes to make these activations a success. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into the final stretch of the year!]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1563 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:34:30 -0400 Adam_VE3FP]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1563 What are  your thoughts of Bognor Marsh MA CA=5659 before the colder weather sets in. Looks like Sunday and Monday are above seasonal. 
This would probably be one of the last for the year.]]> What are  your thoughts of Bognor Marsh MA CA=5659 before the colder weather sets in. Looks like Sunday and Monday are above seasonal. 
This would probably be one of the last for the year.]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1560 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:37:58 -0400 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1560 Massie Hills Management Area
https://www.greysauble.on.ca/portfolio/m...ment-area/

https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5664

Coordinates 44.507391, -80.809988

Friday October 3rd  3pm - 7pm







]]> Massie Hills Management Area
https://www.greysauble.on.ca/portfolio/m...ment-area/

https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5664

Coordinates 44.507391, -80.809988

Friday October 3rd  3pm - 7pm







]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1559 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:18:44 -0400 Tom VA3TS]]> https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1559
https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5651]]>
https://pota.app/#/park/CA-5651]]>