In this issue: Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) 2026, Jan Monthly Meeting special presentation, Spring 2026 Basic course cancelled, OARC membership-renewal reminder emails, introducing new OARC Coordinators and Columnists, and exploring Meshtastic and MeshCore. Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) 2026 on Feb.…
Author: Roger VA3EGY
2026-01-03 Zoom-based Morse-Code (CW) practice sessions
If you have struggled with get on the air for Morse Code QSOs, perhaps some zoom-based practice sessions may build your confidence! These sessions are independent of OARC and the…
2025-12-02 The Prez Sez – December 2025
In this issue: OARC 2025 Holiday Party ticket deadline Wed. Dec. 3rd; Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s on Ham Radio; and the RAC Canada Winter Contest 2025 OARC 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY TICKET DEADLINE WED. DEC. 3rd The…
2025-11-08 The Prez Sez – November 2025
In this issue: Special News, Membership reminders, Volunteer Updates, Club Happenings, and a few final thoughts. SPECIAL NEWS: Morse Code Operator to be honoured In time for Remembrance Day, the City of Ottawa has announced it will name a…
2025-10-04 The Prez Sez – October
In this issue: October 2025 OARC Monthly Meeting changes (i. Thursday this month only, not Wednesday and ii. Teams not Zoom), Aux-Comm updates, Membership updates, Volunteer Coordinators still needed, Upcoming…
2025-09-27 RAC Aux-Comm Course – Report
The Ontario Government funded Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) to deliver an Auxiliary Communications (Aux-Comm) course aimed at improving interoperability among Amateur-Radio operators, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Emergency Management services…
2025-09-08 The Prez Sez – September
In this issue: Resurgence of Amateur Radio; Welcome new hams; Updates on Club operations (including administration, membership, and volunteers), and some closing thoughts. 1) Resurgence of Amateur Radio! If this summer…
2025-08-06 The Prez Sez – August
Updates on Club Operations Finances Last month, the Board approved a major investment in new audio-visual equipment for meetings and courses. This is a significant upgrade of our equipment that…
2025-07-05 The Prez Sez – July
In this issue: Last month at the OARC, Upcoming activities, OARC new hams news, Volunteer updates, Club business Last Month at the OARC It has been another incredibly active and…
2025-06-07 The Prez Sez – June
In this issue: Last month at the OARC, Upcoming activities, OARC new hams news, Volunteer updates, Club business It finally feels like summer in the Nation’s Capital, a great time…