Are you a licensed female amateur radio operator? Are you a girl or young woman interested in STEM and radio technology? Or maybe you are just getting started and want a supportive space to practice?
We are excited to announce a brand-new Weekly Women’s and Girls’ Net! This net is dedicated to connecting, mentoring, and celebrating women and girls in the Amateur Radio community across the Ottawa, Gatineau, and Ottawa Valley regions.
Whether you want to test your gear, share a project, ask questions, or just say a quick hello, we want to hear your call sign on the air!
🚀 Level Up Your Radio Skills (Completely Optional!) Want to learn how to run a net? This is the perfect, low-pressure environment to try it out! If you want to gain experience and build confidence, you will have the opportunity to take on the responsibility of Net Control. There is absolutely no requirement to do so—it is just a fun option for anyone who wants to give it a go!
📅 When: Starting this Thursday, July 16th, 2026 (And every Thursday after!) 7:00 PM (Local Time)
📻 Where:The CRA Repeater (VE2CRA)VHF Frequency: 146.940 MHz. Offset: -0.600 MHz (Minus offset) Tone Settings: 100.0 Hz (CTCSS required)
👥 Who: All female amateurs of any age or experience level. Shortwave listeners (SWLs) and future hams are welcome to tune in!
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or other beverage. Keep a little snack handy, power up your rig, and join us this Thursday at 7:00 PM. Let’s get more women’s and girls’ voices on the airwaves!
Thank you to the OARC, OVMRC, and Harrie Jones (VE3HYS) for their incredible community support.
Last Updated on 2026-07-20 by Joannadanna