In this issue: Let’s make this a season of activity, Homebrew Night (April 8), World Amateur Radio Day (April 18), Weekly Nets, CN Cycle for CHEO – Community Event (May 3) , and OARC Field Day (June 27-28)
Author: Roger VA3EGY
2026-02-06 The Prez Sez – February 2026
In this issue: Upcoming Monthly Meetings, OARC winter 2026 workshop series, Membership reminder, Planning and reporting, YLRL scholarships, and News from the Ottawa Vintage Radio Club.
2026-01-10 The Prez Sez – January 2026
In this issue: Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) 2026, Jan Monthly Meeting special presentation, Spring 2026 Basic course cancelled, OARC membership reminder, introducing new OARC Coordinators and Columnists, and exploring Meshtastic and MeshCore.
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
2025-11-08 The Prez Sez – November 2025
In this issue: Special News: Morse Code Operator to be honoured; Membership reminders; Volunteer updates; Club happenings; and a few final thoughts.
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 educational offerings, including Kit Building and Soldering Workshops.
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.
2025-08-06 The Prez Sez – August
In this issue: Updates on Club operations, including Finances, Volunteers, Membership, and Communications.