Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club Inc.

Since 1957

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Regulations and Law

  • 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…

  • IARU Region 2 Bandplan

    As part of the XIX IARU Region 2 General Assembly in Viña del Mar, Chile, a new Band Plan for Region 2 was approved on October 14, 2016 during.  The document is published on the IARU Region 2 website in English and Spanish. The changes aimed at harmonization with Regions 1 and 3, recognizance of some band…

  • Ontario's Hands-Free Legislation

    Amateur radio operators were granted a 5-year exemption to Ontario's hands-free driving legislation. Familiarize yourself with the exemptions regarding the use of amateur radio equipment while driving.  You can read about it HERE and HERE.

  • We Must Stop The New Zoning Bylaw Now!

    Amateur Radio Antennas Targeted by Ottawa’s New Zoning Bylaw -- A MUST READ for ALL Radio Amateurs!!!!! The FIRST draft of the proposed New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw was finally posted on the city’s website on May 26, 2006, after several months of delay. There are three sections of it that specifically mention (target) amateur radio…