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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- 2026-12-16 OARC CW Course – Fall 2026
Registration for the fall 2026 OARC CW Course will remain open throughout the fall. Click the link below to register. Attend any time. The course prepares you to communicate using Morse Code (CW) and take exam. - 2026-10-01 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – October 2026
Antenna gain does not amplify power; it measures how effectively an antenna concentrates RF energy in particular directions, with narrower beams producing greater directional gain on transmit and receive. - 2026-09-12 OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 – Report
OARC Carp Hamfest on September 12th was, once again, a big success! It remains the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show, featuring… - 2026-09-04 The Prez Sez – September 2026
In this issue: NEW DAY AND LOCATION of OARC Monthly Meetings: 4th Monday of the month at 4026 Old Richmond Road (Bell’s Corners). Next meeting is Mon. Sept. 28 and, on the agenda: Launch of the OARC’s new Special Interest Groups (SIGs). - 2026-09-04 mk’s Words – September 2026
September brings a whirlwind of Amateur Radio activity: a new meeting day and location, a flood of exams, Carp Hamfest, VHF contest, Pot Lid Net, and Radio in the Park. - 2026-09-03 The New Ham – September 2026
Getting your Amateur Radio licence is only the beginning. The real adventure comes from experimenting, meeting other hams, discovering new interests, and learning as you go. - 2026-09-02 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – September 2026End-fed long-wire antennas offer excellent multi-band performance with simple construction. The real challenge is getting wire into a tall tree, where a slingshot and fishing line can help.
- 2026-09-01 Volunteer needed immediately – Website Administrator
Volunteer opportunity: Help maintain the OARC website and monthly newsletter, working 1–2 hours weekly. Training provided, with opportunities to develop skills and support our Amateur Radio community.
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Last Updated on 2026-05-09 by Joannadanna