World Amateur Radio Day
It was on that day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) was formed in Paris and Radio Amateurs worldwide now take to the airwaves each year in celebration. RAC
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Discover the Joy of Amateur Radio
The Amateur Radio Service offers a unique mix of public service, technology and experimenting with electronics all with an emphasis on fun. Some hams use their skills to provide communications during emergencies and disasters when other forms of communication fail. Others enjoy talking to people across the country and around the globe, participating in contests and building experiments. More Information
March 2020
Radio Amateurs of Canada offers new Online Amateur Radio Courses
In response to the current Covid-19 crisis, Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce that it is introducing two new online Amateur Radio courses so that individuals can upgrade their qualifications while continuing to practice social/physical distancing.
Little White repeater
Little White repeater, the batteries are back to normal charging with the melting of snow. https://aprs.fi/telemetry/a/VE7ROC?range=year
Look at the first chart - VE7ROC Channel 1
Amateur Radio during the current Global Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a part of our daily lives for several weeks now and will most likely continue to be for some time. The pandemic is of particular concern for Radio Amateurs because ours is a hobby that can be practiced by people of all ages from elementary schoolchildren to senior citizens. More info...
General Meeting
As a reminder the General Meeting that would normally take place at the Fire Hall Thursday March 26 Is CANCELLED.
We will be holding an informal Net (Thursday) at 1930 on the Dilworth Repeater (146.680 -0.600MHz).
All Amateurs are invited,
Amateur Radio System on the International Space Station
KENWOOD Amateur Radio System to be installed on the International Space Station (ISS). More info...
Meetings Cancelled
In light of recent events the Executive and President have determined that it is necessary to cancel ALL club meetings until further notice. The most immediate of these cancellations is the General Meeting scheduled to take place on March 26.
We will instead be hosting an informal net on the air, Further details to follow. If you have any bulletins or announcements for this net please forward them to secretary@ocarc.ca
RAC Head Office has been closed temporarily
The rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation has now reached Ottawa, where the RAC Head Office is located, and medical officials have requested that all individuals should remain in their homes and limit non-essential travel.
More info...
March-April 2020 issue of The Canadian Amateur
The electronic TCA (eTCA) version of the March-April 2020 TCA is now available for viewing or download.
The print version is now being delivered.
To download your copy please visit: https://www.rac.ca/digitaltca/
