In this issue: NEW DAY AND LOCATION of OARC Monthly Meetings: 4th Monday of the month at 4026 Old Richmond Road (Bell’s Corners). Next meeting is Mon. Sept. 28 and, on the agenda: Launch of the OARC’s new Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Category: Columnists
2026-09-02 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – September 2026
End-fed long-wire antennas offer excellent multi-band performance with simple construction. The real challenge is getting wire into a tall tree, where a slingshot and fishing line can help.
2026-09-04 mk’s Words – September 2026
September brings a whirlwind of Amateur Radio activity: a new meeting day and location, a flood of exams, Carp Hamfest, VHF contest, Pot Lid Net, and Radio in the Park.
2026-09-03 The New Ham – September 2026
Getting your Amateur Radio licence is only the beginning. The real adventure comes from experimenting, meeting other hams, discovering new interests, and learning as you go.
2026-08-08 The Prez Sez – August 2026
In this issue: A new home, a new night, a new chapter for the OARC; Thank you to the Scouts Canada National Museum; and introducing a series of Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
2026-08-07 The New Ham: the Adventure Begins
I volunteered to write this column – The New Ham – for other beginners like me: the curious, those studying for their amateur radio licence, newly licensed operators wondering what to do next, and anyone who’s looked at a radio covered in buttons and thought, “Where do I even start?”
2026-08-04 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – August 2026
Summer is a good time to do a little myth busting about the topic hams love to chat about; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio, VSWR, often abbreviated as SWR. This month’s column was inspired by the articles written by Walter Maxwell, W2DU (SK).
2026-07-05 mk’s Words – July 2026
Following a successful Field Day 2026, OARC reflects on the teamwork and accomplishments that made the event memorable while beginning the search for a new venue for 2027.
2026-06-30 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – July 2026
Summertime is the perfect season for portable operating. Learn how to size an LFP battery so your station stays lightweight, efficient, and ready for a full day on the air.
2026-06-03 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – June 2026
Designing antennas often requires multiple programs and utilities. VE3KSM Antenna Studio brings modeling, analysis, and visualization together in one easy-to-use platform for amateur radio experimenters.