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2026-07-20 Calling All Women and Girls in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Valley!
Announcing a brand-new Weekly Women’s and Girls’ Net every Thursday at 7:00pm on the VE2CRA Repeater.
2026-07-17 OARC Repeater Modernization Project – July 2026 Situation Report (SITREP)
Read the July 2026 update on the VE2CRA Repeater Modernization Project, including the 2m/70cm repeaters at Camp Fortune, the DStar repeater, and the DMR repeater.
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.
2026-06-27 OARC Field Day – Report
OARC’s 2026 Field Day brought together dozens of amateur radio operators for a weekend of operating, learning, and camaraderie, resulting in hundreds of contacts across North America.
2026-06-14 OARC UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna-Building Workshop – June 2026 – Report
There were 14 builders in attendance at the UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna-Building Workshop on June 14, 2026, and there were a few more hams there helping out.
2026-06-10 OARC Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Report
Ottawa Amateur Radio Club (OARC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026…
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 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.