Manotick Amateur Radio Group & VE3RIX

Introduction

Welcome to the website of The Manotick Amateur Radio Group. The group was formed in June 1984 after several local radio amateurs set up a special event station to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the village of Manotick. The idea of forming some sort of local radio club came up often during the event, and only 3 months later, our inaugural meeting took place. We decided on the name Manotick Amateur Radio Group (M.A.R.G.), and elected our first leader, Dave (VE3GEA & VE3TS).

In 1986 M.A.R.G. installed an open VHF repeater southwest of the village of Manotick. This repeater now proudly serves Ottawa and the surrounding Eastern Ontario & Gatineau area on 145.450Mhz (-600hz). Visit our "About Us" page to read the full story.

This site is open to all current and future radio amateurs. Please visit our forums, where you can participate in or start your own discussions on the various topics of our great hobby. Also browse our site to find information on our VHF repeater, a great interactive Ottawa & Eastern Ontario repeater list and map, APRS maps of Eastern Ontario, amateur radio news & events, and much, much more.

Club News, Current Events & Articles

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 24th at 19:00 (Posted Jan 11 2012 @ 11:43 EST)
Hi all... Just a reminder that the next meeting of the Manotick Amateur Radio Group is Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm in our usual meeting room at the Manotick branch of the Ottawa Public Library (5499 South River Drive in Manotick). We have a guest speaker from Environment Canada who will be talking about CANWARN lined up. Our regular business...

Those darn kids..... (pirate radio) (Posted Apr 01 2011 @ 12:55 EDT)
The trial for the pirate radio kid has been in the news for the past 2 days. His station was taken down at the motel where the recent murder occurred last week. The motel is still closed and surrounded by police tape and police vehicles - the investigation continues. Meanwhile some interesting notes from the court...

VE3GFG "Don" Silent Key (Posted Dec 01 2010 @ 10:09 EST)
Don was involved in all of the M.A.R.G. activities. He was always very supportive of the group. Don you will be missed! God Speed , Final 73! Donald Lusher LUSHER, Donald Graham Suddenly at home with family, on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the age of 64. Beloved Husband of Wendy Jarvis. Cherished brother to Patricia O'Malley, Betty...

The 2010 Field Day Results are in!! (Posted Nov 03 2010 @ 13:55 EDT)
This is how we made out, well done guys/gals... 2010 ARRL Field Day Displaying entries for Call sign=VE3AIR Entries 1 to 1 of 1 listed # Call Score Category QSOs 1 VE3AIR 4,764 4A 1,277

Good News Net and Mini Fox Hunt (Posted Oct 27 2010 @ 23:07 EDT)
For the last three weeks now we have done something different with the Good News Net. As you should know by now, MARG has a VHF net 8PM every Wednesday evening, and we try to rotate our net controllers. We talk about anything we're doing in amateur radio, and share any other good news. It's open to any and all licensed amateurs. As mentioned,...

Rac Poll (Posted Oct 12 2010 @ 18:11 EDT)
RAC Bulletin 2010-024E – Poll 2010-10-12 Fellow amateur radio operators: The Board and Executive of the Radio Amateurs of Canada are meeting at the end of October to develop a vision for RAC in the 21st Century. In addition we will be establishing a two year operational plan for 2011 and 2012. We are asking current, past and future potential...

Silent Key (Posted Oct 11 2010 @ 19:57 EDT)
Bill Cousins (VE3-GPR) of Kemptville, passed away quietly at home on Sunday morning October 10, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation - Thursday, October 14, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Grant Brown Funeral Home in Kemptville, 805 Prescott Street. (613) 258 - 2435. Funeral Service - Thursday, October 14, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm...

Is it time for RAC to take a final bow? (Posted Aug 16 2010 @ 19:34 EDT)
This latest info from RAC is long overdue. Please enjoy the read!