Some good news and bad – The Bad: AS of Nov 11, 2018 the w5fc DARC 442.425 Yaesu System Fusion Repeater will be off the air for a few days. The Good: when the repeater and controller come back on the air it will be the new Yaesu DR2X and have Wires-X connectivity (replacing the older DR1X). Stay tuned for more updates as they occur. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks to the generous donation from the Irving Amateur Radio (IARC) for $1000.00. Along with some other private donations. The DARC AREDN Mesh network has been upgraded and expanded.
Alford Media will be holding their 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at the Alford Media Office in Coppell, TX from Noon to 4pm. Those in the area are welcome to come join in for some great chili and a fun times!
Be sure to try and work the Ducie Island 2018 DXpedition and VP6D – Ducie Island is a small tiny island in the South Pacific Ocean that is part of the Pitcairn Islands. The remote expedition runs from Oct 20th – Nov 3 2018.
The DARC needs your help – please sign up below to help the DARC support the 2018 YMCA Turkey Trot. The “Trot” is Thanksgiving Day Nov 22, 2018 – more details on the event can be found here on this link. The race starts at 9am but the DARC will be there bright an early. To Volunteer please sign up using the form below. Additional details to follow.
The AREDN team is excited to announce the availability of the latest stable AREDN firmware v3.18.9.0.
The DARC will be hosting a Show N Tell nite at the Sep 2018 general meeting. Please sign up below.
