Registration for the fall 2026 OARC CW Course will remain open throughout the fall. Click the link below to register. Attend any time. The course prepares you to communicate using Morse Code (CW) and take exam.
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2026-09-12 OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 – Report
OARC Carp Hamfest on September 12th was, once again, a big success! It remains the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show, featuring most of the big ham…
2026-09-04 The Prez Sez – September 2026
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).
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.
2026-09-02 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.
2026-09-01 Volunteer needed immediately – Website Administrator
Volunteer opportunity: Help maintain the OARC website and monthly newsletter, working 1–2 hours weekly. Training provided, with opportunities to develop skills and support our Amateur Radio community.
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?”
2026-08-07 New Waves in Ottawa: Meet the Signal Sisters!
There is a fresh voice on the Ottawa airwaves! Launched this past March, the Signal Sisters (Les Sœurs du Signal) is a newly formed bilingual Amateur Radio group dedicated to connecting and supporting local women, girls, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the hobby.