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Ottawa Amateur Radio Club
October 2026 Newsletter
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In this newsletter ...
- Join the OARC today
- Upcoming Activities
- OARC Monthly Meeting - Oct 26 NEW DATE & LOCATION
- OARC Monthly Meeting – Nov 23
- OARC Soldering Skills Workshop – Winter 2027 – Dec 6
- OARC 2026 Holiday Party – Dec 7
- Latest Posts
- OARC Monthly Meeting – Sept 2026 – Report
- OARC Radio in the Park 2026 – Report
- OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 – Report *UPDATED*
- The New Ham - Sept 2026
- Ralph's Technical Trawl – Sept 2026
- mk's Words - Sept 2026
- OARC CW Course – Fall 2026 - Registration remains open
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Details and links below ...
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OARC Monthly Meeting - October 2026
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The OARC Monthly Meeting is now on our NEW DAY (the 4th Monday of the month):
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- Monday, October 26th at 6:30pm
- Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 593, 4026 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa (Bell’s Corners)
Whether you're a regular or new to the crew, it's the perfect chance to connect, share ideas, and catch up in person. Don't miss out on the good vibes and great conversations—see you there!
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If you plan to attend the meeting in person, click here TO REGISTER.
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You may also attend online by Microsoft Teams: Need help?
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Meeting ID: 210 752 677 425 787
Passcode: pL3Bp23K
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OARC Monthly Meeting - November 2026
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The OARC Monthly Meeting is now on our NEW DAY (the 4th Monday of the month):
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- Monday, November 23 at 6:30pm
- Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 593, 4026 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa (Bell’s Corners)
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OARC Soldering Skills Workshop - Winter 2027
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Join us for the OARC Soldering Skills Workshop - Winter 2027!
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Dates: Six (6) Sundays (6 Dec, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb)
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Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Cost: $31 OARC Member / $41 OARC Non-member
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(includes basic soldering materials like tweezers, side cutters, solder, solder wick and paste, practice components and kit)
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Location: IBEW Education Center, 1178 Rainbow Street, Ottawa, Ontario
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Click here to Read more and to register and pay.
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Fun, hands-on sessions where you will develop soldering skills for printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, including surface-mount components.
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The workshop will span six sessions, each with a how-to lecture portion followed by a skills development session.
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OARC 2026 Holiday Party - December 2026
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Don't miss the OARC 2026 Holiday Party, where our passion for Amateur Radio meets festive cheer. Celebrate in good company and connect with fellow radio enthusiasts.
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The New Ham - October 2026
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Passing the amateur radio exam teaches technical knowledge and regulations, but real confidence comes from practice, asking questions, making mistakes, receiving support, and simply getting on the air.
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Ralph’s Technical Trawl - October 2026
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Antenna gain does not amplify power; it measures how effectively an antenna concentrates RF energy in particular directions, with narrower beams producing greater directional gain on transmit and receive.
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mk's Words - October 2026
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September started with Hamfest exams but then a medical issue has kept me sidelined. I missed RITP, a communications exercise at the RAC Shack, and JOTA. Congrats to Dylan, VA2TAU, for his first CW QSO. Recovery continues, with hopes of returning to radio activities soon.
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OARC Radio in the Park 2026 - Report
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OARC Radio in the Park 2026 enjoyed excellent weather, strong attendance, increased public engagement, along with diverse Amateur Radio demonstrations, equipment, operating modes, and technologies.
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OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 - Report *UPDATED*
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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 radio retailers, fellow hams selling radio goodies at unbelievable prices, and major door prizes. This is the OARC's annual flagship event!
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** Ed's official 2026 Hamfest report has now been added **
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Registration remains open for the OARC Morse Code (CW) course, which and prepares you to take your CW Amateur Radio Morse Code Qualification exam. The course runs over approximately 12 weeks.
Start Date: Sunday, Sept 13, 2026
Location: Beaverbrook Centre, 1002 Beaverbrook Road
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm (1.5 hours),
Cost: $25 Regular, $0 Student (FREE)
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