ve3we.org

The Scarborough Amateur Radio Club (VE3WE) holds regular meetings both in person and online, and the specific details are posted under the Events section of ve3we.org. To attend, check the Events page for the next meeting's format, then join in person or via the online option listed there. You can also follow club activity through the mailing list, which is open to non-members, and check in on the club's weekly nets on the VE3TOR repeater.

Finding Meeting Details

The club's homepage confirms that meetings happen "in-person and online" but directs readers to the Events section for specifics. That means the site itself does not publish a fixed schedule on the landing page — the Events area is the authoritative place to confirm:

• The date and time of the next meeting
• Whether that meeting is in person or online
• Any location or connection details for the chosen format

Step-by-step:

1. Go to ve3we.org.
2. Open the Events section (linked from the site navigation).
3. Find the next upcoming meeting and note its format (in person or online).
4. If online, use the connection details provided in that event listing; if in person, note the posted location.

Expected result: You arrive at the correct meeting, in the correct format, at the correct time. Because format varies by meeting, always confirm on the Events page rather than assuming a default.

Joining the Mailing List for Updates

The club describes its mailing list as the channel for "more details on our events and projects," and explicitly states: "You don't have to be a club member to participate on the mailing list."

This is the lowest-commitment way to keep up with meetings and events. Use it if you want advance notice and project updates without joining the club first. Membership is framed separately — as a way to "support our activities" — so treat the mailing list as the information channel and membership as the support/participation option.

Checking In on Club Nets

Beyond meetings, the club runs two weekly nets on the VE3TOR repeater, and these are a practical way to hear the club in action before or between meetings:

Net control always uses the club call VE3WE, so you can identify the net when tuning in. Note one inconsistency in the source: the homepage text lists the second net as "Sunday" in the schedule line, while the excerpt's summary line says "Saturdays." Confirm the current day on the site before relying on it.

Deciding How to Participate

• Want meeting details fast: Check the Events section — it is the only place the club points to for meeting specifics.
• Want ongoing updates without joining: Subscribe to the mailing list; non-members are welcome.
• Want to support the club: Consider a membership, which the club presents as the way to help fund its activities.
• Want a low-pressure first contact: Listen to a Thursday or Sunday net on VE3TOR 146.940 and identify net control by the VE3WE call sign.

Common Snags

• Assuming every meeting is in person (or online): The club runs both formats, so verify per meeting on the Events page.
• Looking for a schedule on the homepage: It only summarizes; the Events section carries the details.
• Confusing the net days: The source lists Thursday and Sunday in the schedule but "Saturdays" in its summary — check the site for the current schedule.
• Waiting to join before participating: The mailing list is open to non-members, so you can start following club activity immediately.

VE3WE is the club call sign of the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club, and it is the call sign its net control operators use on the air. VE3TOR is the call sign of the repeater the club uses for its nets, operating on 146.940 MHz. In short: VE3WE identifies the club and its net control; VE3TOR identifies the machine you tune to when you check in.

VE3WE: the club's identity on air

The site's domain name, ve3we.org, matches the club call. According to the club's own welcome page, "Our club call, VE3WE is always used by net control." That means when you hear VE3WE on the air, you are hearing the station representing the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club, not an individual member's personal call.

This matters practically if you are new to the club or listening in:

• Net control is the station running the net — taking check-ins, keeping order, and directing the session. The VE3WE call tells you the session is an official club activity.
• Individual members checking in use their own personal call signs, so you will hear a mix of calls during a net.
• The club itself is based in Scarborough, in the eastern part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which is why the call carries the VE3 prefix common to that region.

VE3TOR: the repeater, not the club

VE3TOR is a separate call sign — it belongs to the repeater, the relay station that receives and retransmits signals so club members across the area can hear each other. The club's welcome page lists it as "the VE3TOR repeater" and gives the frequency as 146.940.

If you want to listen in or check in, this is the detail that matters:

Note one inconsistency on the club's page: the introductory sentence says nets are held "on Thursdays and Saturdays," while the schedule immediately below lists Thursday and Sunday. If you plan to check in, confirm the day through the club's Events page or mailing list rather than relying on the summary sentence alone.

Why the two call signs are easy to confuse

Both start with VE3, the prefix for amateur stations in this part of Ontario, so they look like a pair. They serve different roles:

• VE3WE is a person-operated station — the club's station, keyed by whoever is net control that session.
• VE3TOR is an unattended repeater — equipment, not a person, though a trustee holds its license.

A useful way to remember it: you talk to VE3WE (through net control), and you talk through VE3TOR (the repeater). For example, if you are preparing to check in for the first time, you would set your radio to 146.940, listen for the VE3TOR repeater, and wait for net control identifying as VE3WE to call for check-ins.

Where to confirm details

The club says it holds regular meetings in person and online, with details on its Events page, and it maintains a mailing list for events and projects. You do not need to be a club member to join the mailing list. For current net schedules, meeting arrangements, or any change to the repeater frequency, those two channels are the places to check, since the welcome page itself shows the Thursday/Saturday versus Thursday/Sunday discrepancy noted above.

ve3we.org is the website of the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club, a local club for radio amateurs in Scarborough, the eastern part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The site is primarily an information hub: it tells you when the club meets, how to listen in on its weekly nets, and how to join its mailing list or become a member. It is not a shop or a service portal, so if you are looking for equipment, licensing courses, or a contact form, you will need to look elsewhere or ask via the club's own channels.

What the club actually does

The homepage gives a compact picture of club activity:

• Meetings — held regularly, both in person and online. Details are posted under Events rather than on the front page, so the Events section is the place to check before planning to attend.
• Nets — the club runs two weekly on-air sessions on the VE3TOR repeater at 146.940 MHz:
  • Thursday at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday at 10:30 AM
• Club call sign — VE3WE, which is always used by net control. This matters if you are scanning or listening: hearing VE3WE identifies the club's own station.
• Mailing list — open to non-members. The site explicitly says you do not have to be a club member to participate on the mailing list, which makes it the lowest-commitment way to follow events and projects.
• Membership — framed as a way to support the club's activities, not as a requirement for taking part.

Who the site is for

Practical things to know before you visit

• The net schedule is the most concrete, checkable information on the site. If you want to hear the club before committing to anything, tune to 146.940 MHz on a Thursday evening or Sunday morning and listen for VE3WE.
• Meeting details live under Events, not the homepage. The homepage only says meetings happen in person and online; it does not list dates, venues, or links. Treat the Events page as the authoritative source and expect it to change.
• The mailing list is the practical first step. Since membership is presented as optional support rather than a gate, subscribing is the simplest way to learn about events and projects without obligations.
• The site does not publish pricing, membership fees, or a meeting location on the page reviewed here. Do not assume membership is free or that meetings are open to the public without confirmation — ask through the club's listed contact or mailing list.

A reasonable way to use the site

1. Open the Events section and check the next meeting date and format (in person or online).
2. If you want a no-commitment look, listen to a Thursday or Sunday net on 146.940 MHz and note how net control operates under VE3WE.
3. Join the mailing list to receive event and project updates.
4. If you find the club useful, consider membership as a way to support its activities.

The site is small and purpose-built: it exists to keep local radio amateurs informed and connected. Its value is in the schedule and the repeater details, so start there rather than expecting a deep resource library.

The Scarborough Amateur Radio Club (VE3WE) holds two weekly on-air Nets on the VE3TOR repeater at 146.940 MHz: Thursdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 10:30 AM. To join, tune your radio to that frequency at the scheduled time and check in when net control—operating under the club call sign VE3WE—invites participants. You do not need to be a club member to take part.

Net Schedule at a Glance

Times are as listed by the club; confirm before your first check-in in case of seasonal or holiday changes.

How to Check In: Step by Step

1. Confirm the schedule. Visit the club's Events page or join the mailing list for any updates to Net times or repeater details.
2. Set your radio. Program 146.940 MHz with the offset and tone required by the VE3TOR repeater (standard repeater settings for your area; check with local operators or the club if unsure).
3. Listen first. At the start of the Net, net control (VE3WE) will call the Net to order and explain the check-in procedure.
4. Check in when invited. Wait for net control to ask for check-ins, then transmit your call sign clearly and briefly. Follow any instructions net control gives.
5. Participate. Once checked in, you can take part in the round of introductions, announcements, and any discussion topics.

Expected result: You are acknowledged by net control and included in the Net roster for that session.

Who Can Join

• Licensed radio amateurs in Scarborough, the eastern part of Toronto, and surrounding areas—or anyone within range of the repeater.
• Non-members are welcome. Club membership is not required to participate on the mailing list or, by extension, to check in to the Nets. Membership is described as a way to support club activities.

Common Snags

• Can't hear the Net: You may be outside repeater range or missing the correct offset/tone. Try a better antenna position or verify repeater settings with a local operator.
• Unsure of the schedule: The club notes that details can change—check Events and the mailing list rather than relying on memory.
• New to Nets: Listen to a full session before checking in; the format becomes clear quickly, and net control will guide you.

Staying Informed

The club holds regular meetings both in person and online, and maintains a mailing list open to non-members for event and project updates. For schedule details, the Events page and mailing list are the club's stated sources of truth.

Join the mailing list if you mainly want event and project updates; the site says you don't have to be a club member to participate on it. Consider a membership if you want to support the club's activities. Meetings and Nets are open to participation, so neither choice is a prerequisite for taking part.

What each option gives you

The site does not publish membership fees, application steps, or member-only benefits, so treat membership as a support decision rather than a gate to participation.

How to take part either way

1. Check Events for regular meetings, held in person and online.
2. Join a Net on the VE3TOR repeater, 146.940 MHz:
   • Thursday at 7:30 PM
   • Sunday at 10:30 AM
3. Join the mailing list for details on events and projects.
4. Add a membership if you want to support the club's activities.

Net control always uses the club call VE3WE, so listen for that call sign when checking in.

Common sticking points

• "Do I need to be a member to check in?" The site presents Nets and meetings as participation activities and does not list membership as a requirement.
• "What does membership cost?" Not stated on the site; ask through the club's contact or mailing list before deciding.
• "I'm not local." The club serves Scarborough, in eastern Toronto, Ontario, but online meetings and the mailing list give remote options.

A practical way to decide

Start with the mailing list and attend one meeting or Net. If the club's projects matter to you and you want to help sustain them, add a membership; if you only want updates and occasional participation, the list is enough.