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SUMMARY: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 at Carp Hamfest 2026! \nCarp Hamfest is on September 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the W. Erskine Johnston Arena\, 3832 Carp Road. 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! \nBelow\, your will find more information as follows: \n\nWho will be there?\nHamfest Schedule – Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nLocation\nOther details (admission\, parking\, etc.)\nWrite your Amateur Radio exam on-site\nReserve your vendor or exhibitor table (TABLE RESERVATION IS NOW CLOSED)\nVolunteer to help out at OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 (ALL 2026 POSITIONS NOW FILLED)\n\nWho will be there?\n\n \nHere is the list of our confirmed 2026 vendors. All of these commercial vendors generously donate our many fantastic door prizes! \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRetevis Canada\nHarold Macfarlane\n\n\n\nGerald Lemay Books\n\n\n\nRadio Communication Alexandria\n\n\n\n\n\nPeppers Radio Communications\n\n\n\nSassi Designs – Custom Logo Items\n\n\n\nPeppers Radio\nIcom Canada – not able to attend but is sending a fantastic door prize\nRadioworld – not able to attend but is providing gift cards\n\n\n\n \nA couple have yet to confirm: \n\n\n\nReliable Radio – TBC\n\n\n\nArt by Selina LED Signs – TBC\n\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\nLocation\n \n\nW. Erskine Johnston Arena\, 3832 Carp Road.C\, rp\, Ontario K0A 1L0  + Google Map\n\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 \n\n \nReserve your vendor or exhibitor table (TABLE RESERVATION IS NOW CLOSED)\nIf you want tables\, or to make changes\, you can request that at the Carp Hamfest vendor registration desk. \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 (link will be active again next year)\nVolunteer at Hamfest (all 2026 positions filled)\n  \n CLICK THIS LINK TO VOLUNTEER (link will be active again next year)\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\n 
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:20260913T130000
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SUMMARY:OARC CW Course - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:The OARC CW course prepares you to communicate using Morse Code (CW) and prepares you to take your CW Amateur Radio Morse Code Qualification exam.  It will also prepare you to use morse code in practical CW QSOs on amateur bands.  Students will practice sending and receiving code using a code-practice oscillator (CPO) to develop proficiency. There will be instruction in the proper techniques for sending morse code using a common straight key.  Instruction will cover receiving and sending the 26 letters of the alphabet\, the 10 numbers\, common punctuation marks\, and Q-code and other common acronyms used in CW communications. \nStart Date: Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nTime: 1:00pm to 2:30pm (1.5 hours)\, every Sunday for approximately 12 weeks (no classes on holidays or long weekends)\nCost: $25 Regular\, $0 Student (FREE)\nAll course materials are provided. Code practice exercises will be provided. You require a Morse Key and Code Practice Oscillator.\nLocation: Beaverbrook Centre\, 1002 Beaverbrook Rd\, Ottawa\, ON K2K 1L1 \n  Click here to REGISTER AND PAY\nThis link takes you to Zeffy\, our online payment system.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-cw-course-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Beaverbrook Centre\, 1002 Beaverbrook Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2K 1L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Education
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SUMMARY:OARC Basic Amateur Radio Course - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:The OARC Basic Amateur Radio course prepares you to write the exam for your Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification. The course covers all 100 Basic exam topics over approximately 12 weeks. \nStart date: September 13\, 2026\nLocation: Zoom only\, for now. We are working to find a place for those that would like join us in person.\nTime: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (3 hours)\, every Sunday for approximately 12 weeks (no classes on holidays or long weekends)\nCost: $100 Regular\, $80 Student All course materials are provided. \n  Click here to REGISTER AND PAY \nThis link takes you to Zeffy\, our online payment system.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarcs-basic-amateur-radio-course-fall-2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:contact@oarc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE to register for 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 “Get on the Air” under the supervision of a certified ham. \n CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A SPOT.  We 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T213000
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE to register for the OARC Monthly Meeting - Sept 2026 **NEW DATE & LOCATION**
DESCRIPTION:The OARC Monthly Meeting will be on our NEW DATE: Monday\, September 28\, 2026 at 6:30pm and in our NEW LOCATION:  Royal Canadian Legion\, Branch 593\, 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Ottawa (Bell’s Corners). Get ready for some face-to-face fun and engaging discussions at the OARC Monthly Meeting. Whether you’re a regular or new to the crew\, it’s the perfect chance to connect\, share ideas\, and catch up in person. Don’t miss out on the good vibes and great conversations—see you there! \nMost monthly meetings will be hybrid. Attendance options: \n1.  Attend in person at Royal Canadian Legion\, Branch 593\, 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Ottawa\, ON K2R 1H7. 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 have enough chairs and refreshments for everyone\, and so we can send you a reminder closer to meeting. \n 2.  Attend virtually using Microsoft Teams   Need help?  \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 210 752 677 425 787 \nPasscode: pL3Bp23K \nPhotos may be taken. Portions of the meeting may be recorded. \nAGENDA\n\nWelcome (Roger\, VA3EGY)\nClub business updates\nIntroducing a series of Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-monthly-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, Branch 593\, 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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