Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club Inc.

Since 1957

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OVMRC 50th ANNIVERSARY TRANSMITTER AND BUNNY HUNT

Saturday 17 November 2007 from 2PM to 4PM Notice to all Hunters From Maurice Andre VE3VIG: If you would like to test and calibrate your 80m DF antenna, come to the Science Museum parking grounds on Saturday Nov 10, 2007 from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM. I will be there with a transmitter on 3.760…

November 10, 2007
Satellite Communications Training -- FREE Course!!

Amateur Radio's future is in space! There was a very successful contact with ISS International Space Station at the Science & Technology Museum station VE3JW at 9:01 am on Wed, Jan 24, 2007 You've heard it before, "Amateur Radio's future is in space". Past accomplishments in space are warrant of our ability out there. NASA…

January 31, 2007
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…

June 9, 2006
Did You Find SuitSat Fascinating?

THEN...You should consider becoming an Amateur Radio operator! The original goal of SuitSat-1 was to inspire school aged children so that they may become interested in space, science, and Amateur Radio but you don't have to be a kid, just a kid at heart! Amateur Radio is a fun and rewarding hobby which will help…

March 15, 2006
The Canadian Ski Marathon

his year marks the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM). The 2006 edition of the marathon is scheduled on Feb 11th and 12th. Radio Amateurs have been providing communications support to CSM operations and safety for 32 years and we show no signs of slowing down for the 33rd year! Although sponsored by…

January 15, 2006
VE3TWO repeater is back ON THE AIR!

It appears that the VE3TWO Repeater has suffered some damage as a result of the electrical storm that passed through our region on Wednesday evening, July 13, 2005. The chair of the Technical Committee, Jake, has been forced to shut down the repeater for a short period of time while he inspects the repeater and…

July 23, 2005
RAC president visits Ottawa

All Radio Amateurs are invited to attend the Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club (OVMRC) monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 7:30 PM to meet our National RAC President, Mr. William Gillis, VE1WG. The meeting takes place at the Auditorium of the Canada Science and Technology Museum on St-Laurent Blvd South (East sector of…

November 17, 2002
Christmas Variety Show '00

The Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club (OVMRC) will, again, host an entertaining and talent laden Christmas Variety Show at 2000 hrs. on Thursday, December 14th, 2000 in the auditorium of the National Museum of Science and Technology, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd., in Ottawa. All amateurs, their friends, wives and family are welcome to attend this…

November 20, 2000