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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the OARC Monthly Meeting - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The OARC Monthly Meeting will be on May 13\, 2026 at 6:45pm. All Amateur Radio enthusiasts are welcome: OARC members and non-members\, experience Amateur Radio operators\, new hams\, those who have yet to pass the exam\, friends and family. \nMost monthly meetings will be hybrid. Attendance options:  (1) in person\, or (2) virtually – details below. \n     (1) Attend in person at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road. Parking is free. \n  CLICK HERE TO GET A FREE TICKET.\nThis link takes you to Eventbrite\, a free online ticketing system. \nPlease register in advance for the meeting so that we can be sure to: \n\nHave enough chairs and refreshments for everyone\, and\nSend you a reminder closer to meeting.\n\n     (2) Attend virtually using MS Teams  Need help? \n       Click here to Join the meeting [link will be active closer to the meeting] \n    Meeting ID: [to follow] Passcode: [to be follow] \nPhotos may be taken. Portions of the meeting may be recorded. \nDRAFT AGENDA \n\nWelcome\, updates (Roger\, VA3EGY)\nFeatured presentation: The Amazing Hex Beam (Craig VE3OP)\nThe hex beam has earned a reputation as one of the most efficient\, lightweight\, and cost-effective directional antennas. In his presentation\, Craig Delmage (VE3OP) will explore the design principles behind the modern hex beam; explains how its unique geometry delivers strong gain and front-to-back performance; and compares it with more traditional antennas such as Yagis\, dipoles\, and verticals. He will cover its discovery\, origins and evolution; specifications\, design and construction; performance data; primary manufacturers and pricing; mounting and rotor options; installation tips; and the pros and cons of commercial versus homebrew versions. Craig will also showcase his own hex beam and installation process through photographs.\nWhether you’re considering your first directional antenna or considering a change to your station\, this session will help you understand the amazing hex beam—and whether it is right for you.\nOther agenda items TBD
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-monthly-meeting-may-2026/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T211500
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SUMMARY:OARC Monthly Meeting - June 2026 - Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa Amateur Radio Club\nNotice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members  \nNotice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of Ottawa Amateur Radio Club will be held:  \nDATE:      Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026  \nTIME:     6:45 PM EDT  \nLOCATION: The AGM will be a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa or attend online (details below).  \nVOTING ELEGIBILITY: Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM but only members in good standing will be eligible to vote. \n\nTo be “in good standing”\, members must have renewed their membership through the Zeffy online payment system [between June 1\, 2025\, and May 31\, 2026].  \nIf you are unsure if your membership is current\, click here to Contact Us. \nIf you are not yet a member and wish to vote\, click here to join the OARC before May 31\, 2025. \nThe Board will recognize all such members as eligible to vote.\n\n\nDRAFT AGENDA  \nNOTE: If a member has an item they wish to include in the agenda\, they must email the OARC board (board@oarc.net) by June 4\, 2025.  \n\nWelcome  \n\n\nReview and approval of Agenda and Minutes of 2025 AGM \n\n\nOARC’s 2025 Accomplishments and Finances; read the OARC Annual Report 2025 (Stub Year) \n\n\nElection of 2026 OARC Directors \n\n\nLook ahead at 2026 Operational Plan and Budget \n\n\nOther agenda items TBD \n\n\nAGM Adjourned \n\nAGM ATTENDANCE OPTIONS:  \n1. Attend in person at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road. Parking is free.  \n  CLICK HERE TO GET A FREE TICKET.\nThis link takes you to Eventbrite\, a free online ticketing system.  \nPlease register in advance for the meeting so that we can be sure to:  \n\nHave enough chairs and refreshments for everyone\, and\nSend you a reminder closer to meeting. \n\n 2. Attend virtually using MS Teams  Need help?  \nClick here to Join the meeting [link will be active closer to the meeting]  \nMeeting ID: [to follow]\nPasscode: [to be follow]   \nPhotos may be taken. Portions of the meeting may be recorded. 
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-monthly-meeting-june-2026-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T140000
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for OARC Field Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 27 \, 2026\, 2:00 pm (18:00 UTC) to June 28\, 2026 4:59 p.m (20:59 UTC) at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road (location to be confirmed). Setup on June 26. \n   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND VOLUNTEER FOR FIELD DAY 2026 \nRegistering in advance helps the OARC prepare for the correct number of people. The same link will allow you to volunteer and indicate what time you are available and your preferred duties (set up\, operating\, tear down\, etc.) \nField Day involves setting up temporary transmitting stations to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skill and service to our communities. One objective of Field Day is to contact as many stations as possible and to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions. OARC Field Day attracts lots of experienced Amateur Radio operators from across the region. We also have a Get On The Air (GOTA) station for new hams\, where an experienced ham will guide the newly certified through the process. And the OARC gets Field Day points for any new hams who make contacts on that station. \nField Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio\, attracting more than 31\,000 hams throughout North America. Field Day is sponsored overall by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and\, in Canada\, by Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC). Explore full details and rules on ARRL Field Day webpage more about the RAC Field Day webpage \nClick here to read about last year’s Field Day: OARC Field Day 2025.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-field-day-2026/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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SUMMARY:RAC Canada Day Contest 2026
DESCRIPTION:RAC Canada Day Contest on Wednesday  July 1\, 2026 –  0000 UTC to 2359 UTC \nEach year on July 1st\, the anniversary of Canada’s Confederation\, Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) sponsors the RAC Canada Day Contest and Amateurs all over the world are invited to Canada’s Birthday Party on the air. \nRead more about the RAC Contest Rules for Canada Day 2025. (will be updated for 2026 when details are available)
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/rac-canada-day-contest-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER AND RESERVE A TABLE at OARC Carp Hamfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:OARC Carp Hamfest is the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show!\nLet’s break another attendance record in 2026! This event features most of the big ham radio retailers\, fellow hams selling radio goodies at unbelievable prices\, and major door prizes. This is the OARC’s annual flagship event! Below\, your will find more information as follows: \n\nVolunteer to help out at OARC Carp Hamfest 2026\nReserve your vendor or exhibitor table\nWho will be there?\nHamfest Schedule – Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nOther details (admission\, parking\, etc.)\nWrite your Amateur Radio exam on-site\n\nVolunteer at Hamfest\n CLICK THIS LINK TO VOLUNTEER\nEd\, VE3WGO\, has been delivering Hamfest since 2007 and we’re all so grateful to Ed for his organization skills and boundless energy. We are also fortunate to have a small army of volunteers that help make Hamfest to run smoothly. Some volunteer roles include: \n\nVenue set-up – Friday\, September 11\, 2026 at a 2:00 pm – NOTE : This is setup for the infrastructure\, NOT for vendors.\nRoad sign set-up and take-down\nParking lot and tailgate relations\nVendor registration\nFront-door ticket seller\nInside vendor relations\nPhotographer\nTalk-in (on-air notice on local repeaters)\nAnnouncer\nOARC membership and extras table\nVenue tear down and clean up\n\nReserve your vendor or exhibitor table\nIf you are commercial or private vendor\, don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and connect with amateur radio customers from across the National Capital Region. If you are an exhibitor (e.g.\, local amateur radio club or service organization)\, book a table to engage with potential new members and other audiences. Fee: Tables: $17 per 8-foot table (does NOT include admission fee) All tables are 8 feet long. That’s 33% more space than most hamfests! \n CLICK THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE\nWho will be there?\n\nTo give you the idea of who will be there\, here is a list of our 2025 commercial vendors. It will be replaced with the list of our 2026 vendors\, when they are confirmed. All of these commercial vendors generously donate our many fantastic door prizes! \n\nIcom Canada\nGerald Lemay Books\nHarold Macfarlane\nRetevis Canada\nRadio Communication Alexandria\nReliable Radio\nNetty Electronics\nRadioworld\nArt by Selina LED Signs\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExhibitors and organizations include: Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)\, Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®)\, West Carleton Disaster Relief\, Diefenbunker\, Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA)\, several regional Amateur Radio clubs\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHamfest Schedule – Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\n\nCommercial vendor setup: 7:30 am\nPrivate vendor and exhibitor setup: 8:00 am \nOpen to public: 9:00 am – 12 noon\nTeardown after 12 noon.\n\nOther details (admission\, parking\, etc.)\nAdmission: $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Parking: FREE! Coffee and snack concession in the lobby area. \nWrite your Amateur Radio exam on-site\nWrite your Amateur Radio Operator Certificate exam at Hamfest under the supervision of an examiner accredited by Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). You don’t need to book ahead – you can just show up! You can also upgrade. If you are upgrading\, bring the 11-digit certificate number on your current Certificate to speed processing. \n\nNeed more info?\nFor INFO ONLY contact Ed VE3WGO via hamfest@oarc.net
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-carp-hamfest-2026/
LOCATION:W. Erskine Johnston Arena\, 3832 Carp Road\, Carp\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026\nJoin fellow Club members\, along with your friends and family\, and set up portable Amateur Radio stations at Walter Baker Park in Kanata.  The activity runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm\, rain or shine. With a little help from local hams\, passers by can participate in “fox hunts” (using radio direction finding techniques to locate one or more radio transmitters hidden within a designated search area) and can “Get on the Air” under the supervision of a certified ham. \nCLICK HERE TO GET A FREE TICKET (this link will be active closer to the time) \nWe ask everyone to register in advance because this helps us to know how many people are coming and allows us to send you reminder closer to activity. \nParticipants should be self-sufficient. No food or drinks will be provided. Washrooms are available in the adjacent arena.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-radio-in-the-park-ritp-2026/
LOCATION:Walter Baker Park\, 100 Charlie Rogers Place\, Stittsville\, ON\, K2V 1A2
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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