Ottawa Amateur Radio Club

LXCL:The&nbsp;Ottawa Amateur Radio Club&nbsp;(OARC) is building a thriving Ottawa Amateur Radio community of individuals that are trained, equipped, and actively involved in the hobby and in providing radio-communications support as a public service to our served agencies.

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Duration: &nbsp;3 hours every Sunday for approximately 12 weeks (No classes on holidays or long weekends)<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Format: &nbsp;Hybrid<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Cost: &nbsp;$100 Regular, $80 Student<a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://oarc.net/contact-us/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;"></a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">The basic 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 12 weeks. All course materials are provided. NOTE: The course has been updated for the new ISED Question Bank effective 15/07/25.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">A mark of 70-79% on the Basic exam affords you access to radio wave bands that are great for short-range communication and the presence of repeaters in many places extend the range of communications. If you get 80% or more (Basic with Honours), you&rsquo;ll have greater operating privileges.

OARC - Course - Basic Amateur Radio (Fall 2026)

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). Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pmCost: $25 for OARC members / $35 for non-members (the fee covers the cost of supplies and small tools)Location: Scouts Headquarters, 1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa WORKSHOP OUTLINE<ul fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This 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. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">It 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.</li></ul>If you don&#39;t have any previous soldering experience, then we encourage you to take the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-soldering-skills-workshop-winter-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">OARC Soldering Skills workshop</a> 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&#39;t have everything you need.

OARC Workshop - UHF/VHF Ground Plane Antenna Building

Join us for our End-Fed Half Wave (EFHW) Antenna Building Workshop on May 31, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm! &nbsp; This project will be of interest to anyone who has a multi-band HF amateur radio with up to 100 Watts of transmitting power. &nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Date: 31 May 2026Time: 13:00-17:00Cost: &nbsp;Non-members pay $10 more<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$75 - No antenna wire, Un-Un transformer only</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$85 - includes 34&rsquo; antenna wire (20/17/15/12/10m bands, suitable for portable use)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$120 - includes 132&rsquo; antenna wire (80m band, also resonant on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10m, suitable for permanent installation) &nbsp;</li></ul>Location: Scouts HQ (1345 Baseline Rd Ottawa, ON K2C 0A7, Canada) &nbsp; This workshop is open to members and non-members of the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club. Non-members pay $10 more. &nbsp;If you don&#39;t have any previous soldering experience, then we encourage you to take the Soldering Skills workshop, too. 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&#39;t have everything you need. (e.g. to drill holes in the plastic box for the Un-Un)

OARC Workshop - End-Fed Half Wave Antenna Build

Join us for the&nbsp;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. Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pmCost: $30 for OARC members / $40 for non-members (the fee covers the cost of supplies and small tools)Location: Scouts Headquarters, 1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa WORKSHOP OUTLINE<ul fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: 400;" style="font-weight: 400; box-sizing: inherit;">The 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. </li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: 400;" style="font-weight: 400; box-sizing: inherit;">You 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. </li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: 400;" style="font-weight: 400; box-sizing: inherit;">The 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.)</li></ul>If you don&#39;t have any previous soldering experience, then we encourage you to take the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://oarc.net/activity/oarc-soldering-skills-workshop-winter-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">OARC Soldering Skills Workshop</a> 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&#39;t have everything you need.

OARC Workshop - 2-Meter Roll-up J-Pole Antenna Build

Join us for the OARC Soldering Skills workshop (Winter 2026)! Three, fun, hands-on sessions where you will develop soldering skills for antenna and coax cable assembly. &nbsp;It is designed to complement the upcoming antenna-building workshop(s).<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Session 1 (29 March):&nbsp;Essential tools and supplies needed for antenna and connector work with an emphasis on how much you should spend on kit.*</li></ul>* You are expected to have your own soldering iron and basic tools for this workshop and the first session will provide you with some guidance. You have a month between Sessions 1 and 2 to give you time to buy or borrow the necessary equipment. If you don&#39;t have everything you need for a session, the Club can provide some basic tools that you can borrow.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Session 2 (26 April): Solder and waterproof wires of a larger gauge used in many antenna projects. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Session 3 (3 May): Solder RF connectors on coax cable and waterproof the assembly. &nbsp;Participants will construct a jumper cable.</li></ul>More details will be outlined in the first session.

OARC - Workshop - Soldering Skills (Winter 2026)

Join us for our Soldering Skills &amp; Kit-Building Workshop - a series of fun, hands-on sessions over 4-5 weeks where you&rsquo;ll learn soldering skills, and build real projects alongside fellow members! &nbsp; This workshop is exclusive to members of the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club. In the first workshop session, participants will learn about all the tools and consumables that they will need to purchase. &nbsp;In the next 3-4 sessions, participants will learn through hands-on activities to solder and de-solder wires, thru-hole components and surface-mount devices (SMD). &nbsp;They will also build at least one simple kit. &nbsp;By the end of this workshop, participants will have the confidence to successfully build electronic kits and homebrew projects. The $25 fee helps cover materials, supplies, and refreshments so we can keep offering great learning events like this. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to sharpen their skills! Some Club tools can be made available if you don&#39;t have your own.

OARC - Workshop - Soldering Skills and Kit Building (Fall 2025)

Don&#39;t miss the OARC 2025 Holiday Party, where our passion for Amateur Radio meets festive cheer. Celebrate in good company and connect with fellow radio enthusiasts.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">When: Wednesday December 10, 2025 &nbsp;5:00pm to 8:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Where: KS on the Keys Restaurant, 1029 Daze Street, Ottawa, ON</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">What to Bring: Your holiday spirit and love for amateur radio!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost:&nbsp;$30.00 in advance (includes tax and tip)</li></ul>The OARC Holiday Party will feature a buffet dinner (menu below) and of course there will be door prizes! The party will be in a private room at KS on the Keys Restaurant, 1029 Daze St., Ottawa in South Keys near the corner of Bank and Hunt Club. &nbsp;Please register soon so we know how many people to plan for. &nbsp;All Amateur Radio enthusiasts are welcome: OARC members and non-members, experienced hams and those new to the airwaves, friends and family. &nbsp;Portions of the event may be recorded. Buffet menu: Caesar Salad, rolls &amp; butter, Meat Lasagna, Penne with Cream Sauce, Garlic Bread, Pop, Coffee &amp; Tea.

OARC - Social - 2025 Holiday Party

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Duration: &nbsp;3 hours every Sunday for approximately 12 weeks (No classes on holidays or long weekends)<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Format: &nbsp;Hybrid<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Cost: &nbsp;$100 Regular, $80 Student<a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://oarc.net/contact-us/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;"></a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">The basic 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 12 weeks. All course materials are provided. NOTE: The course has been updated for the new ISED Question Bank effective 15/07/25.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">A mark of 70-79% on the Basic exam affords you access to radio wave bands that are great for short-range communication and the presence of repeaters in many places extend the range of communications. If you get 80% or more (Basic with Honours), you&rsquo;ll have greater operating privileges.

OARC - Course - Basic Amateur Radio (Fall 2025)

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Duration: &nbsp;1 hour every Sunday for approximately 12 weeks (No classes on holidays or long weekends)<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Format: &nbsp;In Person only<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Cost: &nbsp;$25 Regular, &nbsp;Students are free with Discount Code<a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://oarc.net/contact-us/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;"></a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This course prepares you to communicate using Morse Code (CW) and prepares you to take your CW Amateur Radio operator exam. It will also prepare you to use Morse Code in practical CW QSOs on amateur bands. Students will practice sending and receiving code using a code-practice oscillator (CPO) to develop proficiency. There will be instruction in the proper techniques for sending Morse Code using a common straight key. &nbsp;Instruction will cover receiving and sending the 26 letters of the alphabet, the 10 numbers, common punctuation marks, and Q-codes and other common acronyms used in CW communications.

OARC - Course - Morse Code (Fall 2025)

Buy your ticket for the OARC &quot;Come meet the new hams&quot; BBQ and group photo on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:30pm (group photo at 4:45pm) at Scouts Headquarters, 1345 Baseline Road.&nbsp; The BBQ coincides with OARC Field Day 2025 at the same location. Proceeds from the BBQ will go to the Scouts Canada National Museum.

OARC - Social - New hams BBQ, Meet and Greet

This course provides licensed amateur radio operators with the skills necessary to provide a wide range of emergency/disaster communications techniques and who are committed to supporting our partners&rsquo; missions in service to the public. We also welcome West Carleton community members who are not licensed so they will understand the techniques and can work along side ARES trained operators during exercises and live events.

OARC - Course - Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

Join the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club! We are a welcoming community of Amateur Radio enthusiasts who share a passion for communication, exploration, and learning. Whether you are a seasoned Amateur Radio operator (a &ldquo;ham&rdquo;) or just getting started, we embrace members from all backgrounds and experiences. Your OARC membership is valid for 12 months from date of payment. You will receive a renewal-reminder email 30 days before your membership expires. If you choose automatic renewal (which we recommend), then your payment will automatically be deducted from your chosen method of payment on each anniversary. Members enjoy our monthly newsletter, discounts on workshops, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Coordinator at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:membership@oarc.net" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">membership@oarc.net</a>. View the Legal &amp; Data Privacy information of our online payment system at <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://support.zeffy.com/legal-data-privacy" style="text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto;">https://support.zeffy.com/legal-data-privacy</a>

Join the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club!We are a welcoming community of Amateur Radio enthusiasts who share a passion for communication, exploration, and learning. Whether you are a seasoned Amateur Radio operator (a “ham”) or just getting started, we embrace members from all backgrounds and experiences.Your OARC membership is valid for 12 months from date of payment. You will receive a renewal-reminder email 30 days before your membership expires. If you choose automatic renewal (which we recommend), then your payment will automatically be deducted from your chosen method of payment on each anniversary.Members enjoy our monthly newsletter, discounts on workshops, and more. If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Coordinator at membership@oarc.net.View the Legal & Data Privacy information of our online payment system at https://support.zeffy.com/legal-data-privacy

OARC - Annual Membership

The items offered in this shop are for OARC members only and may have limited availability or include offers that are only available under certain conditions. &nbsp;Most items will have limited quantities and if sold out will be removed from our Shop without notice. Ottawa Amateur Radio Club

The items offered in this shop are for OARC members only and may have limited availability or include offers that are only available under certain conditions. Most items will have limited quantities and if sold out will be removed from our Shop without notice.Ottawa Amateur Radio Club

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Join OARC for a practical, hands-on DSTAR workshop 🎛️ designed for both new and experienced amateur radio operators who want to get confident with digital voice. We&rsquo;ll walk through real radio setups, programming, and on-air practice so you can connect reliably through local and remote systems. Build your skills, ask questions, and learn alongside fellow operators as we strengthen Ottawa&rsquo;s amateur radio community and its capacity to provide public service communications.

OARC - Hands-on DSTAR Workshop

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Duration: &nbsp;1 hour every Sunday for approximately 12 weeks (No classes on holidays or long weekends)<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Format: &nbsp;In Person only<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Cost: &nbsp;$25 Regular, &nbsp;Students are free with Discount Code<a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://oarc.net/contact-us/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;"></a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This course prepares you to communicate using Morse Code (CW) and prepares you to take your CW Amateur Radio Morse Code Qualification exam. &nbsp;It will also prepare you to use morse code in practical CW QSOs on amateur bands. &nbsp;Students will practice sending and receiving code using a code-practice oscillator (CPO) to develop proficiency. There will be instruction in the proper techniques for sending morse code using a common straight key. &nbsp;Instruction will cover receiving and sending the 26 letters of the alphabet, the 10 numbers, common punctuation marks, and Q-code and other common acronyms used in CW communications. All course materials are provided. Code practice exercises will be provided. Participants require a Morse key and code practice oscillator.

OARC - CW Course - Morse Code (Fall 2026)

Join us for the OARC Soldering Skills workshop (Winter 2027)! Fun, hands-on sessions where you will develop soldering skills for printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, including surface-mount components. Session dates: Session 1 (6 Dec): Tools of the trade&nbsp;and consumables you are going to need and how much you should spend.&nbsp;Then there will be a one-month break so that you have the opportunity to acquire stuff.&nbsp; Session 2 (10 Jan): Soldering wires together.&nbsp;How to create several types of joints for various needs and how to waterproof them. Participants will be supplied with wire, solder, and weatherproofing materials.&nbsp; Session 3 (17 Jan): Solder leaded components into a printed circuit board&nbsp;then remove some of them. We will demonstrate the best techniques and show how to tell a good solder joint from a bad one. Participants will be provided with both a number of components and a PCB. Together we will examine the quality of the solder joints to provide feedback as the soldering task progresses. &nbsp; Session 4 (24 Jan): Surface Mount.&nbsp;After a talk about how to best solder a variety of surface mount components, participants will be provided with both SMD parts and a PCB, and will install different components the remove some. Together we will provide feedback on the soldering quality and participants will also be able to inspect their solder joints using a microscope.&nbsp; Session 5 (31 Jan): Kit building.&nbsp;The participants will be provided a simple kit that has both thru hole and SMD components.&nbsp; Session 6 (7 Feb): More kit building.&nbsp;Finish the kit started in session 5, bring your own kit, or select one from a variety of kits I will have on hand. This time can also be used to review and ask questions about any aspect of soldering.&nbsp;

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