The Sept Monthly Meeting reviewed summer activities, launched five Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and welcomed members to a new venue.
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2026-10-01-OARC Radio in the Park 2026 – Report
OARC Radio in the Park 2026 enjoyed excellent weather, strong attendance, increased public engagement, along with diverse Amateur Radio demonstrations, equipment, operating modes, and technologies.
2026-10-01 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – October 2026
Antenna gain does not amplify power; it measures how effectively an antenna concentrates RF energy in particular directions, with narrower beams producing greater directional gain on transmit and receive.
2026-09-12 OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 – Report *UPDATED*
OARC Carp Hamfest on September 12th was, once again, a big success! It remains the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show, featuring most of the big ham…
2026-09-01 Volunteer needed immediately – Website Administrator
Volunteer opportunity: Help maintain the OARC website and monthly newsletter, working 1–2 hours weekly. Training provided, with opportunities to develop skills and support our Amateur Radio community.
2026-07-20 Calling All Women and Girls in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Valley!
Announcing a brand-new Weekly Women’s and Girls’ Net every Thursday at 7:00pm on the VE2CRA Repeater.
2026-03-11 OARC Monthly Meeting – March 2026 – Report
A record 77 attendees joined in on the OARC Monthly Meeting on March 11, which featured Chris Schnobb’s very informative presentation on MeshCore, LoRa, and Mesh Networking. Watch the full meeting recording here.
2026-02-06 Apply for a YLRL Scholarship before April 30, 2026
The Young Ladies’ Radio League (YLRL) provides two $2500 scholarships and one $1500 scholarship each year. Deadline for application: April 30, 2026.
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 The Air (YOTA) month. This…
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, the event saw a fantastic…