
The Ottawa Amateur Radio Club (OARC) is building a thriving Ottawa Amateur Radio community of individuals that are trained, equipped, and actively involved in the hobby and in providing radio-communications support as a public service to our served agencies.
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- 2026-09-12 VOLUNTEER AND RESERVE A TABLE AT OARC CARP HAMFEST 2026OARC Carp Hamfest is the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show! Reserve your vendor or exhibitor table and sign up to volunteer.
- 2026-07-05 mk’s Words – July 2026Following a successful Field Day 2026, OARC reflects on the teamwork and accomplishments that made the event memorable while beginning the search for a new venue for 2027.
- 2026-06-30 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – July 2026Summertime is the perfect season for portable operating. Learn how to size an LFP battery so your station stays lightweight, efficient, and ready for a full day on the air.
- 2026-06-27 OARC Field Day – Report OARC’s 2026 Field Day brought together dozens of amateur radio operators for a weekend of operating, learning, and camaraderie, resulting in hundreds of contacts across North America.
- 2026-06-14 OARC UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna-Building Workshop – June 2026 – ReportThere were 14 builders in attendance at the UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna-Building Workshop on June 14, 2026, and there were a few more hams there helping out.
- 2026-06-10 OARC Annual General Meeting (AGM) – ReportOttawa Amateur Radio Club (OARC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026…
- 2026-06-03 The Prez Sez – June 2026 In this issue: A few pre-summer thoughts, preparing for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), updates on Club goals including Education, Equipment (the VE2CRA Repeater-Modernization Project, in particular), and Activities.
- 2026-06-03 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – June 2026Designing antennas often requires multiple programs and utilities. VE3KSM Antenna Studio brings modeling, analysis, and visualization together in one easy-to-use platform for amateur radio experimenters.
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Last Updated on 2026-05-09 by Joannadanna






