DARC Lecture And Lab Feb 2024

Anderson Power Pole Workshop

Anderson Power Pole

Join the DARC for Lecture and Lab February 24, 2024 from 10am until 2pm. This will be an Anderson Power Pole Workshop – This Workshop will give you a complete overview of Anderson Power Poles and how they are used in HAM Radio. Participants will have a choice of building two kits: one kit has eight different essential Power Pole accessories and handy bag and the other kit is a fused distribution box complete with a volt meter and USB charge ports. You can purchase either kit or both. Builders will need to come to the Dallas Medical Center Feb 24, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2 pm ish to assemble their kits . First come first served and is open to anybody licensed or not, and you do not need to be a member of the DARC to attend.

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Winter Field Day 2024

Winter Field Day 2024 is January 27-28, 2024. Details of the event can be found at: winterfieldday.org The DARC had planned on participating but due to foul weather/rain the club event has been canceled. This doesn’t mean Winter Field Day 2024 is canceled! Operators are strongly encouraged to participate in the event and be sure to submit your log and then also claim your participation ticket for DARC-MOE where you could be the lucky winner of a Yaesu FT-710.

Members Only 2024 Event

Starting calendar year 2024 the DARC will be hosting an exciting year long members only HAM Radio participation event (DARC-MOE). The purpose and goal of the event will be promoting DARC memberships, participation in HAM Radio contests and events attendance. Members will earn virtual entry tickets for participation and attendance that will be tallied up at the DARC Winter Dinner where one lucky winner will win an amazing prize. Details below

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Lecture And Lab Oct 2023

Come join the DARC for the October 28, 2023 Lecture and Lab. This lab will be a Radio In the Park Day shine only event at a nearby POTA Park (Parks On the Air) in the Garland area just off the Geo Bush highway. Join the DARC on site at Spring Creek Forest Preserve Oct 28, 2023 start time is 10am more details below. THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!

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Lecture And Lab August 2023

Come join the DARC for the August 2023 Lecture and Lab – In this lecture and lab you will solder/build a 12volt 14Ah LiFePo4 battery box complete with BMS, charger, volt/amp meter, LED lights and more. The build will take place at the Dallas Medical Center on the 3rd floor. Plan on attending in-person Aug 26, 2023 start time is 10am central time. More details below.

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Help Needed – Moon Day 2023

MoonDay Graphic

DARC will be onsite at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum for Moon Day on July 22, 2023. Come join us celebrating the exploration and the Apollo lunar landing on the moon.

We’ll need at least two-four people at the DARC radio table throughout most of the day (8:30AM – 4PM central).  Will also need help with setup starting at 8:30am and teardown at 3:30pm (central time).  If you can help out please fill the form out below.

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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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