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 2026
OARC 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. - 2026-07-20 Calling All Women and Girls in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Valley!
Announcing a brand-new Weekly Women’s and Girls’ Net every Thursday at 7:00pm on the VE2CRA Repeater. - 2026-07-17 OARC Repeater Modernization Project – July 2026 Situation Report (SITREP)
Read the July 2026 update on the VE2CRA Repeater Modernization Project, including the 2m/70cm repeaters at Camp Fortune, the DStar repeater, and the DMR repeater. - 2026-07-05 mk’s Words – July 2026
Following 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 2026
Summertime 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 – Report
There 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) – Report
Ottawa Amateur Radio Club (OARC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026…
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Last Updated on 2026-05-09 by Joannadanna