Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club Inc.

Since 1957

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Operating

  • 2 Metre Net 2019-20

    Well, hello everyone! Now that Autumn is fully in gear, it's certainly time to introduce the new OVMRC Nets season and some changes that have occurred since last year. Firstly, let me introduce myself as the new Chair of OVMRC Radio Ops - Hugo Kneve, VE3KTN. Many will know that Ken, VE3EKN, announced his retirement…

  • OVMRC 2019 Field Day Exercise - 22/23 June

    Club Members and Visitors Join us at the annual Field Day Amateur Radio Communications Exercise & Competition. Place: Aviation and Space Museum – The Big Open Field south of Parking Lot Date: June 22-23, 2019 Times: Setup: Friday afternoon, June 21 and Saturday morning June 22 Radio Communications Exercise: 2 pm Saturday for 24 hours…

  • OVMRC Net Season 2018/19

    The summer is old... It happens every year in mid to late August. We realize the weeks have flown by and the days begin to quickly shorten as the oncoming equinox suddenly reminds us of the inevitable change that will be upon us in only a few weeks. It's not all that bad. We've enjoyed…

  • 2018 Amateur Radio Course

    Amateur Radio Course – Registration for the 2018 will be Monday, September 17 at the Science and Technology Museum. The OVMRC is pleased to offer again this year an amateur radio course for those wishing to acquire their “Certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio” and Call Sign issued by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada…

  • Field Day 2018

    The OVMRC will be setting up a radio site for ARRL Field Day at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Field Day is always the fourth full weekend, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday (2 PM EDT, 23 June) and ending at 1800 UTC Sunday (2PM EDT, 24 June). Everyone is invited to attend, even if…

  • Slim Jim Antenna Project UPDATE

    This just in from Barry Allison (VE3NA): The original instructions for the Slim Jim 2 metre antenna gave dimensions that were in error due to calculations based on an incorrect value for the velocity factor of the 300 ohm twin lead given by the cable vendor. Folks that received and already built their kits based…

  • Ontario Distracted Driving Law - Extension of Exemption

    The amateur radio exemption to Ontario's distracted driving law has been extended until 1 January, 2021 (see below). ONTARIO REGULATION 475/17 made under the HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT Made: December 12, 2017 Filed: December 12, 2017 Published on e-Laws: December 12, 2017 Printed in The Ontario Gazette: December 30, 2017 Amending O. Reg. 366/09 (DISPLAY SCREENS…

  • OVMRC Field Day 2017

    This year's Field Day 2017 event takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 24 - 25. The Combined Field Day operation involving members of the Ottawa Valley Mobile Club and Ottawa Amateur Radio Club will be conducted this year on the grounds of the RCMP Recreation and Conference Centre located just north of the Long Island…