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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- 2026-01-14 OARC Monthly Meeting – Jan 2026
The January Monthly Meeting was well attended, both in person and online. There were two key presenters: Craig, VE3OP, and Bert, VA3PXE, and in the last segment, Roger, VA3EGY, provided updates on recent happenings and forthcoming activities.… - 2026-01-10 The Prez Sez – January 2026
In this issue: Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) 2026, Jan Monthly Meeting special presentation, Spring 2026 Basic course cancelled, OARC membership-renewal reminder emails, introducing new OARC Coordinators and Columnists, and exploring Meshtastic and MeshCore. Canadian Ski… - 2026-01-10 mk’s Words – January 2026
Time to say 73 to ’25 and hope for a great 2026. I’ve said it before, but hearing years with numbers like 2026 make me… - 2026-01-03 Zoom-based Morse-Code (CW) practice sessions
If you have struggled with get on the air for Morse Code QSOs, perhaps some zoom-based practice sessions may build your confidence! These sessions are… - 2026-01-03 Ralph’s Technical Trawl
Can AI be your “virtual Elmer”? Amateur Radio has always thrived at the intersection of curiosity and technology. Think of all the major technical achievements in the hobby from the earliest vacuum tubes to transistors to… - 2026-01-01 Craig’s QRM – January 2026
From Neutrinos to Morse Code: A Conversation with Dr. David Sinclair, VA3WDS, by Craig, VE3OP Back in December, my shack played host to a very… - 2025-12-27 December YOTA Month – Report
For several years now, the OARC has sponsored Canadian youth (hams 25 and under) by paying for the special event callsigns for December Youth On… - 2025-12-10 OARC 2025 Holiday Party – Report
Despite a snowy winter backdrop, the holiday spirit was alive and well at this year’s OARC Holiday Party. Held at the popular KS on the Keys restaurant,… - 2025-12-02 The Prez Sez – December 2025In this issue: OARC 2025 Holiday Party ticket deadline Wed. Dec. 3rd; Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s on Ham Radio; and the RAC Canada Winter Contest 2025 OARC 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY TICKET…
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Last Updated on 2025-07-01 by Joannadanna