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  • Upcoming OTVARC Elections

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    In May we will be electing the OTVARC officers and 4 trustees. If you would like to run for any of the positions, please email w7otv@otvarc.org. We will also be accepting nominations at the April club meeting (April 20th). The positions up for election:PresidentVice-presidentSecretaryTreasurer4 Trustees We will also be voting to amend the bylaws. The…

  • Winter Field Day

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    Hello Fellow OTVARC members, Next month on January 28 and 29th, a group of us will be participating in the annual Winter Field Day at Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton Oregon.  We welcome any HAM to join us or contact us on January 28th at 11:00 am all the way to January 29th at 11:00 am. …

  • Annual OTVARC Holiday Dinner – RSVP!

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    Holiday Dinner – Please RSVP! The annual OTVARC holiday dinner will be held on December 15th. Please follow the link to RSVP so we know how much food is needed. RSVP BY DEC 7! The cost is $25, payable at the door (Cash or check).

  • Technician + General License Classes

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    Our friends at the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management are holding 2 classes: one for technician and one for general. Both classes will be held on November 18th from 6 PM to 9 PM and November 19th from 8 AM to 2 PM @ Portland Community College’s Cascade campus. After the class, there will be…

  • NWVRS Auction – Oct 22

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    Looking for some vintage radios or vintage radio parts? the Northwest Vintage Radio Society is holding an auction this Saturday – Oct 22. Preview starts at 8, bidding starts at 9. The address is: 15745 S Harley AveOregon City The auction lots can be previewed HERE & HERE.

  • Upcoming General Class

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    We just received this info for a Zoom general class session coming up. Feel free to pass the information along. A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Oct 27, and will run through Thursday, January 5.  There will be 9 sessions, with two breaks for holidays. …

  • Upcoming Technician Class & Exam – Newberg ARGO

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    Our friends from the Amateur Radio Group of Oregon sent us this info: The Amateur Radio Group of Oregon has a technician license class coming up in November in Newberg.  The in-person class will be on Nov 12th – 13th 2022 from 9 AM – 4:30 PM on both days.  Registration is required and the…

  • Club Meeting Location Update

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    Due to the hot weather this week, our August club meeting is at the normal place: Sunset Presbyterian Church. The address is: 14986 NW Cornell RdPortland, OR 97229 Those bringing portable grills, please talk to John Bucsek. Hope to see you there!

  • Volunteers Needed

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    Looking to volunteer? N7EI, The Columbia Amateur radio association is assisting the CCCC Columbia County Century Challenge bike race in St. Helens on June 11 and looking for a couple more volunteers to participate in manning an aid station and/or roaming vehicle or other communication needs. If interested, please send an email to Ken AG7EX – contact…

  • Operators Needed – Lewis and Clark OTA Event

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    OTVARC is in need of lots of operators to help with the upcoming Lewis and Clark event. From their website:The Lewis and Clark Trail on the Air special event is an on air activity that commemorates the historic Lewis and Clark Trail. The trail covers 4900 miles through 16 states. This includes the disembarkation from…