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Rambler September 2023 (Vol 66, Issue 1)

September 14, 2023

DIY Field Day Set up

As the Rambler Editor asked for pictures from our DIY setup, here goes:

September 14, 2023

Club Activation using VE3JW for the POTA Plaque Weekend

The POTA Plaque weekend is an annual event in the Parks On The Air schedule, that started in 2018 when two plaques were awarded, one for the top activator and the other for the top hunter.

September 14, 2023

YOTA Camp 2023 - Ensuring the Future of Amateur Radio in Canada

On Sunday, 29 campers which included youth session leaders as well as another 10 adult chaperones and helpers came to Ottawa from around the world.

September 14, 2023

Club Nets Begin This Week

Hello to all amateurs who frequent the OVMRC-sponsored radio nets. Take note that the 3 club nets are starting up this week:

September 6, 2023

This is the invite and sign-up for the OVMRC Eyeball QSO and Picnic with optional POTA activation and Foxhunt, to take place from 9.30 am to 2 pm on Saturday 26th August 2023 at Rockcliffe Park in Ottawa.

August 4, 2023

GPS for FT8/FT4: Off-Net Time Sync of Raspberry Pi Computer

Operating Objective: To use a Raspberry Pi - 400 (or equally Raspberry Pi-4 ) as a computer to operate the WSJT-X application for portable operations of the FT-8 and FT-4 modes without the aid of an internet connection or AC power.

June 11, 2023

2022-23 Year End Nets Report

Greetings to all OVMRC members and participants in our weekly nets. I'm happy to say that attendance at the HF and VHF nets has continued to do well over the past season now that we're getting over the COVID hiatus.

June 11, 2023

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