The Quinte Amateur Radio Club (QARC) in Belleville, Ontario, has been active since 1947.
Overview and Operations
- Location: Based in Belleville, Ontario, serving the wider Quinte region and including Prince Edward County.
- Call Sign: with repeaters such as VE3QAR and regional coordination with systems like VE3TJU as well as other local repeaters.
- Community Role: The club acts as the premier amateur radio organization in the Belleville and Prince Edward County area, engaging in joint field days, emergency services communication support and local nets.
Activities and Traditions
- Meetings: Historically held monthly the 3rd Monday of the month Sep – Jun
- Social Gatherings: Long-standing informal weekly meetups, such as the Saturday “Hams ‘n Eggs” breakfast gatherings at the Quinte Restaurant in Belleville and Thursday mornings at Bailey’s restaurant in Picton usually a 8:00 am
Club Directors
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QARC Directors (2026-2027) Club email: ve3qarblvl_@_gmail.com
President Dennis Kinnear VA3DWK va3dwk_@_gmail.com
Vice President Bob Williams VA3NGE va3nge_@_gmail.com
Secretary Sean Scally VA3BZC soscally_@_gmail.com
Treasurer Matthew Dwight VE3FL matthew_@_mdwight.com
Director at Large Bob Culp VA3ACE wrshup_@_gmail.com
— Appointed —
Past President Dave Ackerman VE3OX Dackerman13_@_gmail.com
QRM Newsletter Editor Tim Pekkonen VE3UO ve3uo_@_myrac.ca
Radio Comms Peter Hodgson VE3UR ve3ur_@_myrac.ca
Training Co-ordinator Dennis Kinnear VA3DWK va3dwk_@_gmail.com
Refreshments Hans Winzen VA3OR handiewin_@_gmail.com
Facebook Co-Ordinator Jeff Watkins VE3OWT ve3owt_@_gmail.com