For September 2024 the DARC Lecture and Lab will be out at Custer Park in Richardson TX for a Radio in the park day. We will NOT be at the Dallas Medical Center. This is a SHINE ONLY event. Check back here for the latest updates and a go, no go status. This event is a GO we will be at the park 10am.
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The DARC Lecture And Lab for August 24, 2024 you will be building from scratch a DIY power supply that outputs 53.5AMPs+ of 14v – USB charger, dual output 45AMP Anderson Power Poles, illuminated on/off switch and a voltage output LED display. The kit will be available for purchase onsite that day – first come first served. More Details below.
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DARC will be onsite at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum for Moon Day on July 20, 2024. 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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The MS-150 Bike Ride, benefiting the National MS Society, urgently needs more volunteers for the weekend of May 4th and 5th, 2024. The long-time event route has changed to be largely SOUTH of the DFW area, causing many long-time “regulars” to be unavailable. If you’re free for either or both days, and you enjoy public service, please get in touch with James Marple using the form at the MS-150 Radio Volunteer Site.
For April 2024 the DARC Lecture and Lab will be out at Custer Park in Richardson TX for a Radio in the park day. We will NOT be at the Dallas Medical Center. This is a SHINE ONLY event. This event is a GO and is taking place since it looks like the weather will hold (updated 4/26 @ 19:45pm cst)
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Join the DARC for Lecture and Lab March 23, 2024 from 10am until 2pm. Attendees will be building an inexpensive 2M yagi beam antenna using 1″ tape measure sections for antenna elements and a three foot length of 1/2″ PVC pipe. This antenna is suitable for HAM radio fox hunting and other radio direction finding activities in the 2 meter HAM band. You can purchase the antenna kit on site, cost of the kit is $15.00. Builders with their tools will need to come to the Dallas Medical Center March 23, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2 pm ish to purchase, assemble and test their antenna. First come first served and as always this event 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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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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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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Come join the DARC for the annual Winter Dinner Thursday Dec 7, 2023 6:30pm Central Time at Sonny Bryan’s Smoke House 1251 W Campbell Rd Suite 240, Richardson TX 75080.
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The DARC needs your help – please sign up below to help the DARC support the 2023 YMCA Turkey Trot. The “Trot” is Thanksgiving Day Nov 23, 2023 – more details on the event can be found here on this link. The race starts at 9am but the DARC will be there bright and early. To Volunteer please sign up using the form below. Additional details to follow. The DARC needs at least 28 helpers – but the more the better.
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