September Newsletter Correction
In the September newsletter I mistakenly put the wrong call sign in for Teresa Frandsen. Teresa’s call sign is KJ7ZBH. Sorry for getting the call sign wrong Teresa!
DCARC Testing Session – September 1, 2021
DCARC conducts official W5YI VE test sessions four times a year in March, June, September and December. Testing is always scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. These tests are normally conducted at the Clearfield City Offices on the 2nd floor. The address is 55 South State, Clearfield, UT. Pre-registration for these sessions is required at
DCARC Swap Meet!
The Davis County Amateur Radio Club is happy to announce the 2021 Swap Meet! It will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Bountiful City Park (100 West 400 North, Bountiful). We will be setting up under the large bowery. This is a FREE Event! There are no admission fees for table fees!
CLUB Picnic THIS THURSDAY
The Club Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6:00pm at Smoot Park in Centerville. The Address is 1500 North Main Street, Centerville. The Club will provide water, plates, and utensils. Please bring your own main dish and a side dish to share. This is a great opportunity to get together. We will also
Antelope Repeaters
As you may be aware the Antelope repeater site has experienced a few power issues. The root cause is the failing battery power system. New batteries have been purchased and an electrician with the Sheriff’s department will be installing them. It is hoped that they will be installed this week. Thank you for your patience
Elmer Fest is THIS Saturday!
The Davis County Amateur Radio Club Elmer Fest is THIS Saturday, August 7th starting at 8:30am! What is an Elmer Fest? It is an opportunity for you to ask questions, get ideas and get help from some of the Club Elmers. An Elmer is a Ham who is willing to help and share their information
Ham Radio General Course
The Davis County Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring a General Licensing Course. It will be held in Bountiful Fire Station # 81, at 200 S. 1st W, Bountiful, Utah 84014. There is no cost to take the class. We will be using the General License Course book by Stu
Ham Radio Technician Course
The Davis County Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring a Technician Licensing Course. It will be held at Bountiful Fire Station # 81, at 200 S. 1st W, Bountiful, Utah 84014. There is no cost to take the course. Pre-registration is required due to social distancing limitations. We will be
147.040 and 447.200 Repeaters
Hall Blankenship reported this morning that the 147.040 and 447.200 repeaters on Antelope Island appear to be offline. I have a call into our contact at the Sheriff’s office to see if they are doing any maintenance on the site. I have also contacted our repeater trustee, Alan Malan to see if he was aware
Wasatch Half Marathon on August 21st
Utah SAG is in need of finding someone who would be willing to take on the HAM Radio/SAG support Coordination for the Wasatch Half Marathon on August 21st. This is the same date as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Cycle for Life that many of us have already committed to volunteering for this year. If you