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Ojai PD EOC AM Broadcast Station
The Ojai Police Department Emergency Operations Center AM Broadcast Station is located in the EOC room along with our other EOC radios. The AM broadcast station operates on 1610 kHz on the upper end of your AM radio band. The transmitter is located on top of a water tank on the West end of Ojai. …
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Stay Connected with the New OVARC Newsletter – Monthly Amateur Radio Updates!
We’re excited to launch the official OVARC Newsletter, designed to keep our amateur radio community informed and engaged. Each month, subscribers will receive: Whether you’re a longtime ham radio operator or just getting started, our newsletter is the easiest way to stay connected with everything happening at OVARC. 👉 Sign up now: Tags: Ojai Valley…
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GMRS Repeater Installation at the OVARC Club Station
On Saturday morning 5 April 2025 Chris, John, Wayne and Jesse met at the club station to install the GMRS repeater that Wayne picked up from Paul in Ventura. The radio was programmed for Repeater channel 26 with a tone of 103.5. The day started with Chris climbing on top of the building at the…
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Ventura Marathon, Feb 22
Jessie helped suport Aid Station “C” – here are a couple of photographs showing the equipment set-up he used for this event. Looking forward to anyone who is interested to come out and support the upcoming Mountains 2 Beach Marathon on April 13! Also coming up is the “Aut2Run” autism fundraiser on April 27 at…
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My Ham Setup – WA6CQE – A Timeline with Radios
This is a photo of a 10MHz helix taken on the caprock east of Roswell New Mexico in 1968. The center pole is 80 ft high and the helix is 30 feet in diameter. The two supports on the back of the antenna ride on railroad tracks and the antenna rotates around the center pole….
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My Ham Setup – KM6SQN – A mobile “Go-Box System”
While many amateur radio operators set up their stations in their house, I decided to take a more portable approach. My mobile “GoBox” system is built to be compact, rugged, and efficient, allowing me to operate from anywhere—whether it’s for emergency communications, field days, or casual outdoor ops. However, my current setup is too bulky…
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OVARC Share Your Ham Shack!
Calling all OVARC members! We want to see your ham radio setup! Whether you have a fully equipped home shack or a mobile GoBox, we encourage you to write a blog post on the OVARC page sharing your unique setup. 📝 How to Participate: These posts help inspire prospective members by showcasing the many ways…
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OVARC Check-in
Keep in mind that we have our weekly check-in in today on our local repeater, N6FL. see you on the airwaves!
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OVARC Meeting Feb 15th
Join us at the Arc of Ventura on February 15th at 8:00 AM for a morning of great conversation, fresh doughnuts, hot coffee, and all things ham radio! Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just curious about the hobby, everyone is welcome to stop by, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy some good company. We…
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Ventura Marathon Feb 23, 2025
Support the Ventura Marathon! A Boston Qualifier, runners start early in Ojai and head along a gentle downhill to Ventura. Hams provide crucial support in providing SAG wagon support, keeping Aid Stations supplied, and responding to any incidents. In addition to the start, there are several Aid Stations in/around Ojai that could use your help!…
Welcome to the OVARC Website!
The Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club (OVARC) is a community of amateur radio enthusiasts in the Ojai Valley. We manage local ham repeaters on Black Mountain and volunteer for local events across Ojai.