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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the OARC Monthly Meeting – April 2026 - HOMEBREW NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The April 2026 OARC Monthly Meeting on April 8\, 2026 at 6:45pm will be Homebrew Night\, our annual show-and-tell evening. Bring your “homebrewed” hardware / software Amateur Radio projects\, DIY apparatus\, and home-made gear. \nWhether your latest creation is polished perfection or still held together with hope and hot glue\, bring it along and share your story! We celebrate low-cost\, scrounged\, and inventive solutions — proof that you don’t need deep pockets to make something amazing. We will celebrate your accomplishments and hear tales of your successes and lessons learned. And there are prizes! \nAll Amateur Radio enthusiasts are welcome: OARC members and non-members\, licensed and not-yet-licensed hams\, friends and family. \nMost monthly meetings are hybrid. Attendance options: \n(1) Attend in person at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road. Parking is free. \n  CLICK HERE TO GET A FREE TICKET and indicate if you plan to present a Homebrew project. \nThis link takes you to Eventbrite\, a free online ticketing system. Please register in advance for the meeting so that we can be sure to have enough chairs and refreshments for everyone\, and so we can send you a reminder closer to meeting. \n(2) Attend virtually using MS Teams \nMicrosoft Teams Need help? \nJoin the meeting now [link will be active closer to the time]Meeting ID: [will be added closer to the time]Passcode: [will be added closer to the time] \nDraft Agenda \n\nWelcome\, updates\nHomebrew presentation and demonstrate their Homebrew projects\nJudges deliberate on the Clare Fowler Award (1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd prize)\nAttendees vote on the People’s Choice Award\nAwards are presented\n\nPhotos may be taken. Portions of the meeting may be recorded. \n More info on Homebrew Night and the awards appears below… \n\nHow exactly does Homebrew Night work?  \n\nPerhaps you have some ideas about a DIY project or piece of home-made gear you’d like to attempt? \nBuild it in time for Homebrew Night in April\, register in advance\, and bring it along. \nPrepare about 5 minutes of remarks: \n\nExplain what you did\nHighlight any particular successes or lessons learned that you experienced along the way \nFinish with one piece of advice you think anyone attempting this project should consider \n\n\n\nWhy is Homebrew Night so important? \n\nBuilding your own amateur-radio equipment is frugal and satisfying.\nTelling other OARC members about your project is fun and offers an opportunity for discussion\, technical questions and answers\, and suggestions for how to address challenges.\nHomebrew Night is a key part of your amateur-radio training: it is first and foremost about experimentation\, development of technical skills\, problem solving.\nYou can win the Clare Fowler Award (1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place\, decided by a panel of judges) or the People’s Choice award (decided by secret ballot). Award details below.\n\nWhat can I bring? \n\nAny home-built\, non-commercial amateur radio equipment.\nUnfinished projects are welcome; tell us what you’ve done so far.\nIt doesn’t have to be complex\, fancy\, or elaborate\, just something that you have done and want others to know about.\nIt can also be from a kit you build at an OARC kit-building session.Bring out your projects and celebrate your technical accomplishments with the OARC!\n\n\nThe Clare Fowler Award \nClare Fowler was a life-long Amateur Radio operator and a beloved\, long-time member of the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club. He enjoyed countless hours contacting radio operators around the world\, testing and building antennas\, and sharing his knowledge on radio calls\, at Club meetings\, and in international publications. The OARC’s Clare Fowler Award was named for him because he won it so many times! It will be awarded in perpetuity in his memory at the OARC’s Homebrew Night. \nWhat are the criteria used by the judges for the Clare Fowler Award? \nOriginality (30%) \n\n10 – not original\, circuits and applications in most amateur publications\, kits\, existing software.\n20 – modifications to published circuits and applications\, modify existing software\, modifications and additions to kits.\n30 – new original concept and/or application\, little or no info in most amateur publications\, develop new software\, mathematical calculations\, not a kit.\n\nComplexity (30%) \n\n10 – simple\, few parts/components\, dimensions\, layout and lead lengths not very critical or easily measured\, multimeter instrumentation\, make in a day or less.\n20 – fair number of parts/components\, chassis\, circuit board\, some attention to dimensions\, layout and lead lengths\, simple software program\, use vswr meter\, signal generators etc.\, construction time between one day and a week.\n30 – relatively large number of parts/components\, one or more circuit boards\, critical layout\, dimensions\, write and debug software programs\, more advanced instrumentation\, time more than a week.\n\nCraftsmanship (15%) \n\n5 – very simple tools\, crudely constructed 10 – more advanced tools\, nicely constructed\n15 – beautifully made\, clean\, labeled.\n\nPresentation (15%) \n\n5 – short or rambling presentation\, few details or explanation.\n10 – reasonable explanation about item\, how it works and was constructed.\n15 – very well thought out short and concise description of how the item was developed and constructed\, hand out information available.\n\nThe People’s Choice award \nIn 2025\, the OARC introduced a new trophy for the People’s Choice award. The new trophy is a magnetron from a microwave oven found at a local hamfest\, mounted  on a cedar fence-post top as a base. This meets the classic Amateur Radio criteria for “scrounged” and “low or no cost”. In the spirit of Homebrew\, the winner will take it home\, add something fun to it (e.g.\, by soldering or gluing)\, and bring it back to Homebrew Night the following year to be awarded again. Over time\, the award will become increasingly elaborate (and possibly hilarious). \nClick here to read reports from past Homebrew Nights
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-monthly-meeting-april-2026-homebrew-night/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:World Amateur Radio Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with World Amateur Radio Day 2026! \nOttawa Amateur Radio operators will join others worldwide in celebrating World Amateur Radio Day\, taking to the airwaves in celebration of amateur radio and commemorating the formation of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) on April 18\, 1925. \nJoin operators around the world as we celebrate amateur radio on the air. This is a perfect opportunity to get active\, make contacts\, and showcase the hobby. Whether you operate from home\, portable\, or as part of a group activation\, your participation matters.\n\nThe newly created AuxComm services team\, is planning an exercise in West Carleton\, where they will set up radio stations in several locations to demonstrate passing messages between communities using both the VE2CRA and the  VE2REH repeater systems. There will also be a demonstration table at the Kinburn Client Centre where you can learn more about why this technology is becoming so popular for off-grid communication especially during emergencies. Drop by from 1:00pm to 3:00pmto find out what you need to get started.\n\nThe Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club (OVMRC) are planning to do parks on the air (POTA) activities at several parks.\n\nAnd there will also be a Get On The Air (GOTA) radio station set up outside near City Hall where radio volunteers will explain amateur radio to passersby and provide them an opportunity to get on the air.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/world-amateur-radio-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T160000
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the OARC UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna-Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OARC UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna-Building Workshop. This project will be of interest to anyone who has a UHF/VHF Amateur Radio transceiver and is looking for a better antenna to improve their radio transmit-and-receive performance over the rubber-duck antenna (on a handheld). \nDate: Sunday\, May 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nCost: $25 for OARC members / $35 for non-members (the fee covers the cost of supplies and small tools)\nLocation: Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE OARC UHF/VHF GROUND PLANE ANTENNA-BUILDING WORKSHOP\nThis link takes you to Zeffy\, our secure\, zero-fee Canadian online payment system. \nWORKSHOP OUTLINE \n\nThis simple-but-effective\, and very versatile\, antenna consists of an SO-239 panel-mount connector with four ground plane radials: one connected to each of four fasteners on the corners of the panel mount connector\, and one more vertical rod as the main element.\nIt can be mounted on a piece of PVC pipe and set up temporarily or even permanently attached to a fence or tree or anywhere that will offer a higher location. The connector can be set on the PVC pipe and the feedline drops to the ground through the pipe. The pipe\, feedline\, and feedline connectors are extra but available\, once you know how high you want to put your antenna and how much feedline you need.\n\nIf you don’t have any previous soldering experience\, then we encourage you to take the OARC Soldering Skills workshop first. You are expected to have your own soldering iron and basic tools for this workshop; however\, the Club can provide some basic tools that you can borrow during the session if you don’t have everything you need.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-ground-plane-antenna-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T051224
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SUMMARY:OARC Monthly Meeting - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The OARC Monthly Meeting will be on May 13\, 2026 at 6:45pm. All Amateur Radio enthusiasts are welcome: OARC members and non-members\, licensed and not-yet-licensed hams\, friends and family. \nMost monthly meetings will be hybrid. Attendance options:  (1) in person\, or (2) virtually – details below. \n     (1) Attend in person at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road. Parking is free. \n  CLICK HERE TO GET A FREE TICKET. (This link will be active closer to the time) This link takes you to Eventbrite\, a free online ticketing system. Please register in advance for the meeting so that we can be sure to: \n\nHave enough chairs and refreshments for everyone\, and\nSend you a reminder closer to meeting.\n\n     (2) Attend virtually using MS Teams  Need help? \n       Click here to Join the meeting [link will be active closer to the meeting] \n    Meeting ID: [to follow] Passcode: [to be follow] \nPhotos may be taken. Portions of the meeting may be recorded. \nDraft Agenda \n\nWelcome\, updates (Roger\, VA3EGY)\nOther agenda items TBD
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-monthly-meeting-may-2026/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051224
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the OARC 2-Metre Rollup J-Pole Antenna Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OARC 2-Metre Rollup J-Pole Antenna Building Workshop. This project will be of interest to anyone who has a Handy-Talkie (HT) Amateur Radio (10-25 Watts transmit power) and is looking for a simple but effective antenna to be able to improve their radio transmit-and-receive performance at home or when operating temporarily at a park\, camp ground\, or the cottage. \nDate: Sunday\, May 24\, 2026\nTime: 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nCost: $30 for OARC members / $40 for non-members (the fee covers the cost of some supplies and small tools)\nLocation: Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR OARC 2-METRE ROLLUP J-POLE ANTENNA BUILDING WORKSHOP\nThis link takes you to Zeffy\, our secure\, zero-fee Canadian online payment system. \nWORKSHOP OUTLINE \n\nThe antenna is simple but effective\, and very versatile in that it can be rolled up and carried in a backpack or ziplock bag and attaches directly to your radio antenna.\nYou can throw it up in a tree or bring a telescopic fishing pole mast to get it up 10 or 20 ft. If you travel\, you can even clip it to your hotel room curtains so you can participate in local NETs wherever you may be.\nThe fee covers the cost of the antenna\, 10 feet of RG316U feedline terminated in a BNC or SMA connector. (A BNC/SMA adapter will be available for order at a nominal cost\, should you require one.)\n\nIf you don’t have any previous soldering experience\, then we encourage you to take the OARC Soldering Skills Workshop first. You are expected to have your own soldering iron and basic tools for this workshop; however\, the Club can provide some basic tools that you can borrow during the session if you don’t have everything you need.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-2-metre-rollup-j-pole-antenna-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T170000
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CREATED:20260331T233745Z
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SUMMARY:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for OARC End-Fed Half Wave Antenna Build Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The End-Fed Half Wave (EFHW) Antenna Build Workshop will be of interest to anyone who has a multi-band HF amateur radio with up to 100 Watts of transmitting power.  Assemble a 49:1 Un-Un transformer in mounting hardware with a SO-239 feedline connector\, and optionally connect an antenna wire suitable for 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10m or 20/17/15/12/10m bands.   \nDate: 31 May 2026\nTime: 13:00-17:00\nCost:  Non-members pay $10 more \n[] $75 – EFHW Antenna workshop with Un-Un transformer only\, no antenna wire\n[] $85 – EFHW Antenna workshop with Un-Un transformer AND 34’ antenna wire (20/17/15/12/10m bands\, suitable for portable use)\n[] $120 – EFHW Antenna workshop with Un-Un transformer AND 132’ antenna wire (80m band\, also resonant on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10m\, suitable for permanent installation)   \nLocation: Scouts HQ (1345 Baseline Rd Ottawa\, ON K2C 0A7\, Canada)   \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE END-FED HALF WAVE ANTENNA BUILD WORKSHOP\nThis link takes you to Zeffy\, our secure\, zero-fee Canadian online payment system. \nWORKSHOP OUTLINE \n1. Introduction\nDefinition and Purpose: An End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) antenna is a popular resonant wire antenna designed to be one half-wavelength long at its lowest operating frequency. Unlike a center-fed dipole\, it is fed at the end\, providing high installation convenience\, and it naturally resonates on both odd and even harmonics of that base frequency.\nBasic Components: 49:1 Un-Un transformer\, feedlineconnector\, mounting hardware\, antenna wire   \n2. Design and Construction (overview of tools\, materials and techniques)\nMaterials Supplied: 2 x 240-43 torroids; 100 pF capacitor; 14-gauge enameled wire; PVC junction box; cable ties; SO-239 and misc. hardware.\nConstruction Techniques: PVC junction box will be pre-drilled  \n3. Hands-On Building Session (assembly and troubleshooting)\nPractical Assembly: Participants build their own 49:1 Un-Un transformer in PVC junction box under supervision\, applying the techniques learned.\nTroubleshooting: Guidance on common issues that may arise during construction and how to resolve them.   \n4. Testing and Tuning (performance testing\, tuning techniques)\nPerformance Testing: Instructions on how to test the Un-Un and antenna’s performance using SWR meters and other tools.\nTuning Techniques: Methods for adjusting the antenna for optimal performance\, including compensation coil\, coax counterpoise\, middle-of-wire capacitor   \n5. Conclusion and Q&A (wrap up and open discussion)\nWrap-Up: Summary of key points covered in the workshop.\nOpen Forum: Opportunity for participants to ask questions and share experiences related to EFHW antennas. 
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-end-fed-half-wave-antenna-build-workshop/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:contact@oarc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T165900
DTSTAMP:20260405T051224
CREATED:20260112T154340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T232642Z
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SUMMARY:OARC Field Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 27 \, 2026\, 2:00 pm (18:00 UTC) to June 28\, 2026 4:59 p.m (20:59 UTC) at Scouts Headquarters\, 1345 Baseline Road (location to be confirmed). Setup on June 26. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND VOLUNTEER FOR FIELD DAY 2026.[link will be active closer to the time] \nRegistering in advance helps the OARC prepare for the correct number of people. The same link will allow you to volunteer and indicate what time you are available and your preferred duties (set up\, operating\, tear down\, etc.) \nField Day involves setting up temporary transmitting stations to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skill and service to our communities. One objective of Field Day is to contact as many stations as possible and to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions. OARC Field Day attracts lots of experienced Amateur Radio operators from across the region. We also have a Get On The Air (GOTA) station for new hams\, where an experienced ham will guide the newly certified through the process. And the OARC gets Field Day points for any new hams who make contacts on that station. \nField Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio\, attracting more than 31\,000 hams throughout North America. Field Day is sponsored overall by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and\, in Canada\, by Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC). Explore full details and rules on ARRL Field Day webpage more about the RAC Field Day webpage \nClick here to read about OARC Field Day 2025.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-field-day-2026/
LOCATION:Scouts Canada National Office\, 1345 Baseline Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260405T051224
CREATED:20251118T033145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T033145Z
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SUMMARY:RAC Canada Day Contest 2026
DESCRIPTION:RAC Canada Day Contest on Wednesday  July 1\, 2026 –  0000 UTC to 2359 UTC \nEach year on July 1st\, the anniversary of Canada’s Confederation\, Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) sponsors the RAC Canada Day Contest and Amateurs all over the world are invited to Canada’s Birthday Party on the air. \nRead more about the RAC Contest Rules for Canada Day 2025. (will be updated for 2026 when details are available)
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/rac-canada-day-contest-2026/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051224
CREATED:20251031T181210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T160951Z
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SUMMARY:OARC Carp Hamfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:OARC Carp Hamfest is the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show!\nLet’s break another attendance record in 2026! This event features 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! Below\, your will find more information as follows: \n\nReserve your vendor or exhibitor table\nWho will be there?\nHamfest Schedule – Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nOther details (admission\, parking\, etc.)\nWrite your Amateur Radio exam on-site\nVolunteer to help out at OARC Carp Hamfest 2026\n\nReserve your vendor or exhibitor table\nIf you are commercial or private vendor\, don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and connect with amateur radio customers from across the National Capital Region. If you are an exhibitor (e.g.\, local amateur radio club or service organization)\, book a table to engage with potential new members and other audiences. Fee: Tables: $17 per 8-foot table (does NOT include admission fee) All tables are 8 feet long. That’s 33% more space than most hamfests! \n CLICK THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE\nWho will be there?\n\nTo give you the idea of who will be there\, here is a list of our 2025 commercial vendors. It will be replaced with the list of our 2026 vendors\, when they are confirmed. All of these commercial vendors generously donate our many fantastic door prizes! \n\nIcom Canada\nGerald Lemay Books\nHarold Macfarlane\nRetevis Canada\nRadio Communication Alexandria\nReliable Radio\nNetty Electronics\nRadioworld\nArt by Selina LED Signs\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExhibitors and organizations include: Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)\, Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®)\, West Carleton Disaster Relief\, Diefenbunker\, Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA)\, several regional Amateur Radio clubs\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHamfest Schedule – Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\n\nCommercial vendor setup: 7:30 am\nPrivate vendor and exhibitor setup: 8:00 am \nOpen to public: 9:00 am – 12 noon\nTeardown after 12 noon.\n\nOther details (admission\, parking\, etc.)\nAdmission: $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Parking: FREE! Coffee and snack concession in the lobby area. \nWrite your Amateur Radio exam on-site\nWrite your Amateur Radio Operator Certificate exam at Hamfest under the supervision of an examiner accredited by Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). You don’t need to book ahead – you can just show up! You can also upgrade. If you are upgrading\, bring the 11-digit certificate number on your current Certificate to speed processing. \nVolunteer at Hamfest\nEd\, VE3WGO\, has been delivering Hamfest since 2007 and we’re all so grateful to Ed for his organization skills and boundless energy. We are also fortunate to have a small army of volunteers that help make Hamfest to run smoothly. Some volunteer roles include: \n\nVenue set-up – Friday\, September 11\, 2026 at a 2:00 pm – NOTE : This is setup for the infrastructure\, NOT for vendors.\nRoad sign set-up and take-down\nParking lot and tailgate relations\nVendor registration\nFront-door ticket seller\nInside vendor relations\nPhotographer\nTalk-in (on-air notice on local repeaters)\nAnnouncer\nOARC membership and extras table\nVenue tear down and clean up\n\n CLICK THIS LINK TO VOLUNTEER\n\nNeed more info?\nFor INFO ONLY contact Ed VE3WGO via hamfest@oarc.net
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-carp-hamfest-2026/
LOCATION:W. Erskine Johnston Arena\, 3832 Carp Road\, Carp\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051224
CREATED:20251118T033944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T212951Z
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SUMMARY:OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with OARC Radio in the Park (RITP) 2026\nJoin fellow Club members\, along with your friends and family\, and set up portable Amateur Radio stations at Walter Baker Park in Kanata.  The activity runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm\, rain or shine. With a little help from local hams\, passers by can participate in “fox hunts” (using radio direction finding techniques to locate one or more radio transmitters hidden within a designated search area) and can “Get on the Air” under the supervision of a certified ham. \nCLICK HERE TO GET A FREE TICKET (this link will be active closer to the time) \nWe ask everyone to register in advance because this helps us to know how many people are coming and allows us to send you reminder closer to activity. \nParticipants should be self-sufficient. No food or drinks will be provided. Washrooms are available in the adjacent arena.
URL:https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-radio-in-the-park-ritp-2026/
LOCATION:Walter Baker Park\, 100 Charlie Rogers Place\, Stittsville\, ON\, K2V 1A2
CATEGORIES:Activity,Club Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:contact@oarc.net
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