OARC Monthly Meeting – March 2026
SPECIAL NOTICE : Tonight's OARC Monthly Meeting (Wed Mar 11 2026, 7pm) will be ONLINE ONLY. While the amount of ice is not great at the moment, it does continue…
SPECIAL NOTICE : Tonight's OARC Monthly Meeting (Wed Mar 11 2026, 7pm) will be ONLINE ONLY. While the amount of ice is not great at the moment, it does continue…
The April 2026 OARC Monthly Meeting on April 8, 2026 at 6:45pm will be Homebrew Night, our annual show-and-tell evening. Bring your “homebrewed” hardware / software Amateur Radio projects, DIY…
Get involved with World Amateur Radio Day 2026! Ottawa Amateur Radio operators will join others worldwide in celebrating World Amateur Radio Day, taking to the airwaves in celebration of amateur…
Get involved in providing radio-communications support for the annual CN Cycle for CHEO. Amateur Radio operators are needed for some bicycle mobiles, some walking mobiles, some fixed stations along the route, and a few people for the command post.
Join us this month for a feature presentation on the Amazing Hex Beam! 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.
Get involved in providing radio-communications support to the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2026! Amateur Radio operators are needed at fixed and mobile stations for one or both days of this two-day community event.
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 OARC AGM will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM at 1345 Baseline Road. Only members in good standing can attend and vote. Review 2025 accomplishments and finances, and elect directors. Attend in person or observe by Microsoft Teams. Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/210752677425787?p=bMMzmai7Kk74WvP9Az
(Meeting ID: 210 752 677 425 787, Passcode: pL3Bp23K)
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. Setup on June 26. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER…
RAC Canada Day Contest on Wednesday July 1, 2026 - 0000 UTC to 2359 UTC Each year on July 1st, the anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)…
Get involved in providing radio-communications support for MS Bike 2026 - Ottawa to Cornwall, Aug 15-16 Operators are needed for Amateur Radio safety checkpoints and net control for this two-day…