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Slow Scan Television: “Who says hams should be heard and not seen?”

From the launching of the concept of Slow-scan television in the late 1950s, slow-scan television has had a lasting appeal.

November 10, 2023
Ham Shack Hotline on WiFi

There are several hams in the National Capital Region who have joined the Ham Shack Hotline VoIP service. For those who aren't familiar with this, it's essentially a VoIP telephone service tailored and restricted to use by radio amateurs world-wide.

November 10, 2023
The JPC-12 - A POTA antenna candidate

As part of building a my first station suitable for “tail-gate” or vehicle-based POTA activations, the consideration of which antenna provided the greatest flexibility led me to consider the JPC-12, which I acquired from DX Canada.

November 10, 2023
Picture this: What does an artificial intelligence algorithm “imagine” what an amateur radio operator looks like?

We have all likely heard the adage that “a picture is worth a 1000 words” but given the development of AI-based image generating algorithms, can this well known adage be inverted? Can fewer than 1000 words create an interesting picture?

October 13, 2023
OVMRC Bulk Stock Inventory (23-10-02)

Below is a summary of the inventory available for purchase by club members

October 13, 2023
Balcony Op: Maybe a new “1B” contest category!

Balcony Op: Maybe a new “1B” contest category! As the summer/fall season evaporates, opportunities for outdoor activities will diminish for most of us who no longer wish to tackle the hard weather. POTA, SOTA activities and the likes won't be as easily accessible for some of us and it will be time to look at…

October 13, 2023
OVMRC POTA at Hogs back park # VE-1596

For the OVMRC POTA-in-the-Park event at Hogs back park (# VE-1596) local operators gathered in less than perfect weather to enjoy some good RF propagation. While Norm VE3LC activated the park, 6 operating positions were set up and 18 people participated.

October 13, 2023
Congratulations to Bryan VE3QN for WAS Triple Play

The ARRL WAS Triple Play award is given to radio amateurs that have worked all 50 US States on CW, phone, and digital and logged these contacts on Log Book of the World (LOTW). Congratulations Bryan, VE3QN! Appears in: Rambler Vol.66 Issue 2

October 13, 2023

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