History

Burlington Amateur Radio Club Organization

In October 1972, a committee of local HAMS , led by Roy Higgins, VE3GBZ, (SK), and Bob Fugard, VE3DUF sent a letter to all known amateur radio operators in the Town of Burlington, inviting them to attend a special meeting that would be the initial step in forming the Burlington Amateur Radio Club. A second session was held later in the month and it was decided that Burlington Amateur Radio Club, aka B.A.R.C, should be the official Club name.

Charter Executive

Back Row: Tom Simpson, VE3FFO; Hugh McCully, VE3AYR; Tom Montgomery, VA3TM (formerly: VE3FCJ
Front Row: Frank Walker, VE3EEL (SK); Bob Fugard, VE3DUF; INSET: Roy Higgins, VE3GBZ (SK)
 

Charter Members

Ontario Hamfest

The Ontario Hamfest was started and named by Frank Walker, VE3EEL (SK) and Bob Fugard, VE3DUF.

The Radio Society of Ontario (R.S.O.), advertised for a group to take over the existing C.J. Picnic. The task was accepted by members of the newly formed Burlington Amateur Radio Club.

Early Hamfests were held at the Steelworkers Park and then Lawson Park on the 11th Concession East in East Flamborough (now Hamilton). The majority of Ontario Hamfest events have been held at the present location, The Milton Agricultural Fairgrounds, Milton, Ontario. For a couple years, the Hamfests were held at the Burlington Central Arena but has since returned to the Milton Agricultural and Fairgrounds.