DARC ARRL Field Day 2023

ARRL Field Day is the single most popular HAM Radio on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada and is open to all FCC license classes. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, more than 35,000 amateur radio operators gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends and family to operate from remote locations or their home. Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN!  This year the DARC will host an in-person event at the Johnston Outpost YMCA in Farmers Branch. The festivities and event officially start at 1pm central time June 24, 2023 but the W5FC DARC crew in true fashion will be there early at 9am Sat June 24, 2023 for setup. The DARC will be operating as 3A (Three Alpha) (section NTX) and will have 3 radios on the air during the event. Come join in the fun! Additional event/agenda details below.

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Lecture And Lab Apr 2023

Come join the DARC for the Apr 22, 2023 Lecture and Lab – POTA 101. This lab will be a shine only event at a nearby POTA Park (Parks On the Air) in the Garland area just off the Geo Bush. In this event you will make at least 10 radio contacts and “activate” Park K-4423. Join the DARC on site at Spring Creek Forest Preserve Apr 22, 2023 start time is 10am more details below.

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Lecture And Lab Feb 2023

Come join the DARC for the Feb 2023 Lecture and Lab – In this lab you will solder/build an aviation band PLL Receiver Double Frequency Conversion Aviation Radio Aircraft Tower receive only radio kit – this kit will also receive FM broadcasts as well. The kit comes complete with a case. This will be a fun in-person event at the Dallas Medical Center on the 3rd floor. Plan on attending in-person Feb 25, 2023 start time is 10am central time. More details below

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Winter Field Day 2023

Come join the DARC for Winter Field Day 2023 January 28, 2023. This will be a fun outdoor SHINE ONLY event. The DARC will be back at Custer Park in Richardson. Winter Field Day 2023 is January 28 & 29, 2023 but the DARC will only operate Sat Jan 28, 2023 Plan on 11:00am for setup and will wrap things up by 6pm that day. WFD2023 will get underway at 1pm central time. The last minute change is due to the park in Irving was under construction with sewer work and unbearable sewer gas in the area. Please NOTE the new location is at Custer Park in Richardson – 701 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080.

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Lecture And Lab October 2022

Come join the DARC for October 2022 Lecture and Lab – you will build a vertical J-Pole Antenna for 146 and 455 MHz. Rollin Gary WA5RFG will be leading this build. This will be a fun in-person outdoor event at TW Richardson Grove Pavilion in Irving just off Interstate 635 and part of the Tech-Net in the park later that afternoon. Plan on attending in-person Oct 22, 2022 start time is 10am central time for the antenna build. Details below

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Lecture And Lab September 2022

Morse Code practice key kit

Come join the DARC for September 2022 Lecture and Lab – you will build a  CW (continuous wave) Morse code key kit – complete with a 3D-Printed CW key, and 3D-printed case. This will be a fun in-person event at the Dallas Medical Center on the 3rd floor. Plan on attending in-person September 24, 2022 start time is 10am central time. Details below

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