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OTAJuncqui · 2012-03-27, 10:23 AM

I'd be interested in a site that offers wifi, that way I could demonstrate the remote capabilities of NPVR. Which is better than the alternative of me just verbally droning on and on(and on) about it.

mrvanwinkles · 2012-03-28, 09:07 AM

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[ Near a major transit stop, somewhere near the transitway, where parking is easily available for those who do drive. A little closer in to Ottawa. A place where we could have a separate room - similar to the Royal Oak, Kanata ]

Summerhays Restaurant ?
On Baseline Rd,
Near Baseline Station transitway stop.
Near College Square, across from the Loblaws grocery store?
( I can check if they have a separate room or area)

Lincoln Fields ?
? somewhere near the Lincoln Fields transit station on the transitway ?
? I think there's lots of places near the Lincoln Fields Mall on Carling Av. ?
A little EAST of Carling and Pinecrest / Carling and Richmond Road.

Just ideas - * if * we are thinking about a different spot.

I'm still fine with Royal Oak in Kanata.

roger1818 · 2012-03-28, 10:20 AM

I am certainly not against a transit friendly location if it will help anyone, but no point solving a problem that doesn't exist if everyone will be driving.

So I will ask the question: Would anyone like to take the bus to the meeting?

With nicer weather, another consideration is a bicycle friendly location.

DXer · 2012-03-28, 12:49 PM

I certainly prefer not to have to drive after a visit to a pub, so my preference would be The Royal Oak (within walking distance) or somewhere downtown or west end near the main E-W bus corridor.

What we really need is input from more potential participants. I'll make an announcement in the three Ottawa-area reception results forums and direct interested parties here.

tvlurker · 2012-03-28, 09:01 PM

Summerhays would be OK with me, since I am nearby. Chances are I'll have wheels, but the bike option is possible, too. I can't make it April 5 to April 14th, though.

cgravelle · 2012-03-29, 08:50 AM

Personally, I will have wheels and am fine with the Royal Oak location.

I would also be happy with Summerhay's (and area). I do believe they have a couple rooms but may not be as nicely isolated as the Royal Oak in Kanata. I am in the College Square area (Experimental Farm so its on the way) and would not be adverse to car pooling.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays work best for me but I am sure I could arrange a sitter for Monday or Wednesday if required.

Personally, I did like the format of educational lesson (learned some new things) and the individual discussions afterwards. Then again, I am a relative newbie compared to many of the others. I have a setup that works, but am interested in tweaking to see if I can't get a more reliable signal for my HD Homeruns. Now that the warmer weather is coming, I am more likely to climb up on the roof again.

roger1818 · 2012-03-29, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tvlurker

Chances are I'll have wheels,

That is another option for location Chances'R in Collage Square.

It is probably a bit easier to get to by bike or bus (less of a walk/traffic) than Summerhays, but I don't know if it has a private room for us.

ve2vq · 2012-04-13, 08:18 PM

Has a meeting been agreed on, i would love to join in.

roger1818 · 2012-04-13, 08:59 PM

No, a date was never decided on. Now that the playoffs have started it could be tough for the next couple months.

mrvanwinkles · 2012-04-17, 10:06 AM

No Rush.

Whenever is convenient for all.

Maybe sometime in June ? Mid June ?

After Hockey is finished and before summer (vacations etc ) officially starts?

ve2vq · 2012-05-24, 12:08 AM

I could bring my modified M4/ KROSS antenna, that works ! !

For info see post#87 @ http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...=148698&page=6

roger1818 · 2012-05-24, 01:35 PM

ve2vq, that would be great! We should set a date for this soon.

tvottawa · 2012-06-13, 07:55 PM

I'm up for this anytime. Just found this thread. The ChancesR or Summerhayes is good for me.

ve2vq · 2012-06-15, 09:02 PM

Well it was an exciting hockey series, any date for a gathering? ?

FrankTurbo · 2012-07-01, 12:00 PM

I would be in for a meet.

set up a date and lets do this you been talking about it long enuff.

2012-03-27, 10:23 AM	#76
OTAJuncqui Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nepean, ON Posts: 334	I'd be interested in a site that offers wifi, that way I could demonstrate the remote capabilities of NPVR. Which is better than the alternative of me just verbally droning on and on(and on) about it. __________________ Srvr:ASUSF1A75-VPro,RadHD6000,A6-3670K,WD2TB,W7Ult NPVR,5.1,2xHaup2250MC,ATI650,CM7777,WGHD8800,5clts

2012-03-28, 10:20 AM	#78
roger1818 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa (Stittsville), ON, OTA (Radio Shack Omnidirectional Antenna and 5Y6S in Attic), MythTV HTPC Posts: 5,613	I am certainly not against a transit friendly location if it will help anyone, but no point solving a problem that doesn't exist if everyone will be driving. So I will ask the question: Would anyone like to take the bus to the meeting? With nicer weather, another consideration is a bicycle friendly location. __________________ Link to my TVFool results is in my profile Homepage URL. I suggest others do the same.

2012-04-13, 08:59 PM	#84
roger1818 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa (Stittsville), ON, OTA (Radio Shack Omnidirectional Antenna and 5Y6S in Attic), MythTV HTPC Posts: 5,613	No, a date was never decided on. Now that the playoffs have started it could be tough for the next couple months. __________________ Link to my TVFool results is in my profile Homepage URL. I suggest others do the same.

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2012-03-28, 12:49 PM	#79
DXer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kanata Posts: 159	I certainly prefer not to have to drive after a visit to a pub, so my preference would be The Royal Oak (within walking distance) or somewhere downtown or west end near the main E-W bus corridor. What we really need is input from more potential participants. I'll make an announcement in the three Ottawa-area reception results forums and direct interested parties here.

2012-03-28, 09:01 PM	#80
tvlurker Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Craig Henry (Greenbank/Hunt Club), Nepean, ON Posts: 2,729	Summerhays would be OK with me, since I am nearby. Chances are I'll have wheels, but the bike option is possible, too. I can't make it April 5 to April 14th, though.

2012-03-29, 08:50 AM	#81
cgravelle Rookie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6	Personally, I will have wheels and am fine with the Royal Oak location. I would also be happy with Summerhay's (and area). I do believe they have a couple rooms but may not be as nicely isolated as the Royal Oak in Kanata. I am in the College Square area (Experimental Farm so its on the way) and would not be adverse to car pooling. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays work best for me but I am sure I could arrange a sitter for Monday or Wednesday if required. Personally, I did like the format of educational lesson (learned some new things) and the individual discussions afterwards. Then again, I am a relative newbie compared to many of the others. I have a setup that works, but am interested in tweaking to see if I can't get a more reliable signal for my HD Homeruns. Now that the warmer weather is coming, I am more likely to climb up on the roof again.

2012-04-13, 08:18 PM	#83
ve2vq Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AYLMER / Gatineau, Qc Posts: 48	Has a meeting been agreed on, i would love to join in.

2012-04-17, 10:06 AM	#85
mrvanwinkles Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) Posts: 1,374	No Rush. Whenever is convenient for all. Maybe sometime in June ? Mid June ? After Hockey is finished and before summer (vacations etc ) officially starts?

2012-05-24, 12:08 AM	#86
ve2vq Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AYLMER / Gatineau, Qc Posts: 48	I could bring my modified M4/ KROSS antenna, that works ! ! For info see post#87 @ http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...=148698&page=6

2012-05-24, 01:35 PM	#87
roger1818 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa (Stittsville), ON, OTA (Radio Shack Omnidirectional Antenna and 5Y6S in Attic), MythTV HTPC Posts: 5,613	ve2vq, that would be great! We should set a date for this soon. __________________ Link to my TVFool results is in my profile Homepage URL. I suggest others do the same.

2012-06-13, 07:55 PM	#88
tvottawa Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 2 X CM-4228 [DX], Y526, ClearStream 2 [Local] CM7777s, 2 x HDHR-3, WMC-Win7, 2 x X-Box 360 Extenders Posts: 16	I'm up for this anytime. Just found this thread. The ChancesR or Summerhayes is good for me.

2012-06-15, 09:02 PM	#89
ve2vq Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AYLMER / Gatineau, Qc Posts: 48	Well it was an exciting hockey series, any date for a gathering? ?

2012-07-01, 12:00 PM	#90
FrankTurbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawkesbury Ontario Posts: 78	I would be in for a meet. set up a date and lets do this you been talking about it long enuff.