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Ottawa Amateur Radio Club
September 2026 Newsletter
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In this newsletter ...
- Join the OARC today
- Volunteer needed immediately - Website administrator
- Upcoming Activities
- FEATURED EVENT: OARC Carp Hamfest – Sept 12
- OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026 - Sept 19
- OARC Monthly Meeting - Sept 28 ** NEW DATE & LOCATION **
- Upcoming Courses
- OARC Basic Amateur Radio Course - Starts Sept 13
- OARC CW Course - Starts Sept 13
- Latest Columns
- The Prez Sez - Sept 2026
- The New Ham - Sept 2026
- Ralph's Technical Trawl – Sept 2026
- mk's Words - Sept 2026
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Details and links below ...
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VOLUNTEER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
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Website Administrator
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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.
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Click here to Read more and contact us to have a discussion about this role.
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FEATURED EVENT: OARC Carp Hamfest 2026 - Sept 12
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OARC Carp Hamfest is 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.
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Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: W. Erskine Johnston Arena, 3832 Carp Road, Carp
Admission: $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Parking: FREE!
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Click here to Read more and to reserve a table.
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OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026 - Sept 19
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Get involved with OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026.
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Join fellow Club members, along with your friends and family, and set up portable Amateur Radio stations at Walter Baker Park in Kanata.
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Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm, rain or shine.
Location: Walter Baker Park, 100 Charlie Rogers Place, Stittsville
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Click here to Read more and to reserve a spot.
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OARC Monthly Meeting - Sept 2026
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Get ready for some face-to-face fun and engaging discussions at the OARC Monthly Meeting. 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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NEW DATE: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:30pm
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NEW LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 593, 4026 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa
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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 Basic Amateur Radio Course - Fall 2026
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The OARC Basic Amateur Radio course prepares you to write the exam for your Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification. The course covers all 100 Basic exam topics over approximately 12 weeks.
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Start date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Location: Zoom only, for now. We are working to find a place for those that would like join us in person.
Time: 2pm - 5pm (3 hours)
Cost: $100 ($80 student)
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OARC CW Course - Fall 2026
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This course prepares you to communicate using Morse Code (CW) 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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2026-09-04 The Prez Sez – September 2026
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- Reminder about the new day and location of the OARC Monthly Meetings: 4th Monday of the month, at 4026 Old Richmond Road (Bell’s Corners). This month, it is Monday, September 28th
- September launch of the OARC’s new Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
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mk's Words - September 2026
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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.
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The New Ham - September 2026
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Okay, I Have My Licence. Now What?
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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.
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Ralph’s Technical Trawl - September 2026
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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.
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