A big thank you to the 20+ Ottawa-area radio operators who ran a controlled net on commercial digital radios for health, safety, and logistics traffic at the 2026 Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM).
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2026-02-06 The Prez Sez – February 2026
In this issue: Upcoming Monthly Meetings, OARC winter 2026 workshop series, Membership reminder, Planning and reporting, YLRL scholarships, and News from the Ottawa Vintage Radio Club.
2026-02-06 mk’s Words – February 2026
One of the ways I start this column is to ask myself “So what have you done lately?” This time, most of the fun stuff has been toward the end…
2026-02-06 Apply for a YLRL Scholarship before April 30, 2026
The Young Ladies’ Radio League (YLRL) provides two $2500 scholarships and one $1500 scholarship each year. Deadline for application: April 30, 2026.
2026-02-02 Ralph’s Technical Trawl – February 2026
The Pitfalls of everyday AI: As a follow-up to my January column, I’ll share three anecdotes from my experience interacting with AI on highly technical subjects and how it can get confused and get some things downright wrong.
2026-01-14 OARC Monthly Meeting – January 2026 – Report
The January Monthly Meeting featured Craig, VE3OP, who presented about Amateur Radio in creative, performing and media arts in Canada; and Bert, VA3PXE, conducted an informal poll on possible workshop topics.
2026-01-10 The Prez Sez – January 2026
In this issue: Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) 2026, Jan Monthly Meeting special presentation, Spring 2026 Basic course cancelled, OARC membership reminder, introducing new OARC Coordinators and Columnists, and exploring Meshtastic and MeshCore.
2026-01-10 mk’s Words – January 2026
Time to say 73 to ’25 and hope for a great 2026. I’ve said it before, but hearing years with numbers like 2026 make me feel like I’m visiting the…
2026-01-03 Zoom-based Morse-Code (CW) practice sessions
If you have struggled with get on the air for Morse Code QSOs, perhaps some zoom-based practice sessions may build your confidence! These sessions are independent of OARC and the…
2026-01-03 Ralph’s Technical Trawl
Can AI be your “virtual Elmer”? Amateur Radio has always thrived at the intersection of curiosity and technology. Think of all the major technical achievements in the hobby from the earliest vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits, and from homebrew receivers and…