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…
Category: Columnists
2025-10-01 mk’s Words – October
Antenna follies: I used the recent “Radio in the Park” day to work on an antenna, rather than just make some contacts. The first step was to get a pair…
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…
2025-09-07 mk’s Words – September
Whirlwind Not quite a tornado, but a whirlwind of things going on at the RAC shack, VE3RHQ. First, FlexRadio supplied us with their top of the line station, Maestro controller,…
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…
2025-08-06 mk’s Words – August
A little antenna help for a ham in assisted living – the highlight of my month! A little after Canada Day, I started working on an antenna for a ham…
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…
2025-07-02 mk’s Words – July
Well, Field Day 2025 is just over. Just paperwork and unpacking left now. So how did it go? + LOTS of visitors. Hams: old, new and not yet but curious…
2025-06-20 mk’s Words – June
In this issue: Trouble-shooting and solving various challenges on the Pot Lid Net and Capital City Net, a few things to keep in mind for Field Day, and advice on…
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…