London Amateur Radio Club LARC

About London Amateur Radio Club LARC

London Amateur Radio Club (LARC) is an amateur radio organization located in the Crumlin neighborhood on Crumlin Sdrd in London, Ontario. The club serves local residents interested in the hobby of amateur radio, offering resources for those seeking to obtain their ham license, including a Basic Amateur Radio License Course. The club provides various resources and activities for its members, such as general meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month, a special group for Kit Builders, and a social net on Tuesday mornings. Members can participate in club station tours, which are available on Saturdays, or view past meeting videos from the club's centennial. LARC also offers custom clothing, including T-shirts, short sleeve polo shirts, and hooded sweatshirts featuring the club logo, name, and individual call signs. Additionally, the club provides public service opportunities through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) for disaster communications, severe weather spotting via CANWARN, and communication support for non-profit community events like the MS Bike Tour and the Run for Ovarian Cancer. LARC emphasizes community involvement and education, offering a variety of news feeds and articles regarding radio news, propagation, and DX chasing. The club maintains a station at the 427 Wing and provides a platform for members to submit projects for funding that benefit the organization. For those interested in joining, the club offers resources for the basic license and provides information on its constitution, code of ethics, and membership details.