QRP Ham radio is about having fun and learning stuff. QRP, or low power operation, opens the door to some unique kinds of fun and learning. A few words for the sake of readers that don’t yet relate well to dB: dB, or deciBel, is a way of expressing power ratios. 3 dB is double
This is just a reminder that we have a club meeting this Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. We will be holding our meeting at the Davis County Sheriff’s office as usual. We have two presenters lined up for us. They are Gary Davis and Lisa Cook. It is going to be an awesome morning. Please
Malicious Interference Malicious interference to amateur radio communications is nothing new and it is not the “ham way”. As a bad example, back in the 60s, we had a repeater war of sorts here in Utah. Part of this story I lived, and part I’ve reconstructed from other accounts. I think the true story is
Date: December 14, 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Place: Davis County Sheriff’s Office NORTH Employees Entrance Join us for our Club Elections, “opportunity” drawings, Home Brew and a lot of fun. This is an excellent opportunity for all club members to get involved. Gary Johnson wants to remind you that tickets for the
The Davis County Amateur Radio Club (DCARC) is pleased to announce that earlier today, we formally requested XMission to continue their generous donation of website hosting space for an additional year. For years, XMission has played a vital role in supporting local organizations like ours by providing reliable web hosting services. Their generosity has enabled
Dear Club Members, As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to each of you for being part of the Davis County Amateur Radio Club. Your passion for the hobby, dedication to service, and commitment to fostering a sense of community make our club
Hamshack Hotline (HH) is a free VoIP (Voice over IP) service designed specifically for amateur radio operators, making it easy to stay connected with fellow hams around the world. By signing up, you gain access to a network that supports instant, high-quality audio communications without the need for a radio signal, as well as unique
The Davis County Volunteer Exam team has scheduled an exam session for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm. All exams will be available at this testing session. For more information or to sign up, please go to https://ham.study/sessions/658220cf5b7330d642daf01f/1 When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024Time: 6:00 pmPlace: Clearfield City Offices – 55 State Street, Clearfield, UT
Larry approached me at the meeting, and invited me to write a monthly article for the club. “Anything you want to write about,” he said. He may regret granting a charter that broad. By way of introduction, the year that I was first licensed, 1960, was closer in time to the sinking of the Titanic
Below are links to the handouts that were provided to the club during the November club meeting Personal and Family Communication Plan Personal and Family Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide
