I expect most people were “hammed out” after field day. Some wouldn’t want to take another summer day away from the rest of the family, however a few of us…
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2025-06-28 OARC Field Day 2025 – Report
June 28 , 2025, 18:00 UTC to June 29, 2025, 20:59 UTC OARC Field Day 2025 was another big success! Once again the Club actively participated in this annual contest…
2025-06-28 OARC “Come meet the new hams” BBQ 2025 – Report
A big thanks to the 50 people who came out to the OARC “Come meet the new hams” BBQ 2025! We had a great crowd of newly certified and experienced…
2025-06-21 Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) – Community Event – Report
Report provided by Richard VE3UNW and Stuart VE3SMF. A huge thanks to the Amateur Radio operators who came out to provide radio-communications support for the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2025…
2025-06-20 mk’s Words – June
In this issue: Trouble-shooting and solving various challenges on the Pot Lid Net and Capital City Net, a few things to keep in mind for Field Day, and advice on…
2025-06-11 OARC AGM 2025 – Report
The 2025 Ottawa Amateur Radio Club (OARC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) went off without a hitch last Wednesday evening, with 36 people in attendance, mostly members. Welcome and review of…
2025-06-07 The Prez Sez – June
In this issue: Last month at the OARC, Upcoming activities, OARC new hams news, Volunteer updates, Club business
2025-06-06 OARC Basic Amateur Radio Course – Spring 2025 – Report
The spring 2025 OARC Basic Amateur Radio course ran from February to May 2025. This hybrid course ran for three hours every Sunday for 12 weeks. It covered all 100…
2025-05-24 OARC Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) training course – Report
The OARC Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) training course on May 24-25, 2025 delivered two days of classroom and hands-on learning about how to prepare for and participate effectively in…
2025-05-20 mk’s Word – May
In this issue: A bug for VE3RHQ, RAC antenna challenges, and information about the new ISED Basic Amateur Radio Exam effective July 15, 2025 RAC headquarters updates A bug for…