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.
Category: Columnists
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.
2026-06-02 David’s Column – June 2026
Updates on a few local Amateur Radio activities and some historical trivial about Arthur “Artie” Moore, a pioneer and inventor in the ham radio field who reported hearing the Titannic’s distress calls from his small English village some 5,000 kilometres away.
2026-06-03 The Prez Sez – June 2026
In this issue: A few pre-summer thoughts, preparing for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), updates on Club goals including Education, Equipment (the VE2CRA Repeater-Modernization Project, in particular), and Activities.
2026-06-03 mk’s Words – June 2026
I was going to write something about Field Day, but realized you’ve heard it all before. So…I was looking around the shelves for some light reading the other day and…
2026-05-09 The Prez Sez – May 2026
In this issue: Amateur Radio news; Updates on Club operations; Urgent need for Carp Hamfest 2026 volunteers and long-term Hamfest co-lead; filling long-term Coordinator positions; OARC AGM June 10; Latest news on Club goals.
2026-05-04 mk’s Words – May 2026
That last month went by in much less time than the six or eight weeks it took February to get out of here. Anyway April had, among other things, World…
2026-04-30 Craig’s QRM – May 2026
Every strong Amateur Radio club like the OARC has an amazing heartbeat — and ours is powered by our volunteers. Our volunteers keep the club thriving by sharing the load and bringing people together.
2026-04-30 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – May 2026
Probe compensation helps your oscilloscope show accurate signals. Using a 10X probe reduces loading and distortion, and a quick adjustment ensures clean waveforms so you see what’s really happening.