London Amateur Radio Club LARC

09/21/2026

Well that was fun! XL3LON proved to be quite the hot log item! Thanks to Adam for the consolidated QSO map below. Thanks to operators Dave L, Adam, Hunter, Tom H, Carrolleigh and Archie. Also to Mike W for logging and I think it was student Cameron(?) who also helped log. 314 QSO's in all (see map below, courtesy of Adam). Great attendance at the Wing, SORM and LARC for Doors Open London. Thanks to London Heritage Council for organizing!

09/19/2026

Kicking things off for the 25th Edition of Doors Open London at the club station with SEC 'XL3LON'. Now until 4 pm today, and same again tomorrow. Also recognizing the 200th anniversary of London, Ontario! Spot us on DX summit.

09/15/2026

Tune in to something different at the London Amateur Radio Club during Doors Open London 2026! 📻🌎

Discover the world of amateur radio and learn how this fascinating technology connects people across the city—and around the globe.

During your visit:
📡 Explore the club’s radio station
🎙️ Learn what it takes to become a certified amateur radio operator
🌎 Discover how radio operators communicate locally and internationally
🚨 See how off-grid radio stations can support communities during emergencies, weather permitting
🎉 Hear a special call sign celebrating London’s 200th anniversary

📍 2155B Crumlin Sideroad
🗓️ Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
📸 Photography permitted

Come discover a hobby that combines technology, communication, community, and a little bit of adventure!

08/26/2026

At the next Club Meeting: September 2, learn how LARC supports the annual MS Bike Tour, along with usual Club updates! Check LARC.Ca for more information.

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08/20/2026

Reminder folks, that annual memberships are now due for 2026-2027. LARC is the oldest continously-operating amateur radio club in Canada with great social and HAM-related events, a variety of club stations for members to use, education courses and much more.

08/16/2026

Thinking of becoming a HAM? Sign-up now for LARC's Basic Course, which starts on September 12 and runs through to early December (skips the Thanksgiving weekend). Fee includes great instruction in person and by Zoom, learning materials and one year's club membership, plus almost unlimited help/mentoring from seasoned HAMS. Contact Doug [email protected] for more information, or visit LARC.ca and look for the Education link on the right.

08/15/2026

The Great Rotator Fixing event of 2026 underway!

08/13/2026

Upcoming: HAMFEST!!!!
Empty out that piggy-bank, turn over the sofa cushions - it's time to spend money and off-load extraneous stuff at LARC's Annual Hamfest, **SATURDAY** September 5th at the Dorchester Fairgrounds. Volunteers to be there for 7am. Vendors at 8am, and open to the public for 9am, Admission is $8 (including volunteers).

Happy to announce that RETEVIS are once again providing some great door prizes!

06/27/2026

160/80 folks waiting for sundown ...

06/26/2026

PSA for all HAMS:

Venezuela Earthquake — 25th June 2026 Frequency clearance requested Jun 25, 2026 · Emergency Comms · Greg, G0DUB Following the fatal earthquake in Venezuela on Wednesday at 5:04 PM local time (10:04 PM UTC), local radio amateurs have asked that that all amateur radio colleagues in the Americ...