We are saddened to share the news that our fellow club member and friend, Bill McGowan – KC1EO, passed away this morning. Dan Baker kindly informed the club of Bill’s passing. Bill was a dedicated and knowledgeable member of our ham radio community. He served as our Elmer Coordinator and was our go-to expert on
Are you ready to take your first step into amateur radio or upgrade your existing license? The Davis County Volunteer Examiners invite you to an in-person, computer-based testing session: Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Clearfield City Offices55 State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015 Exam Fee: $14.00 (due at time of testing) FCC License Fee: $35.00 (payable directly to the FCC after passing) Pre-registration
Today’s Bit of Whimsy There was a fine android named PaulWhose speed was reduced to a crawl.He said, “Please plug me in,My battery’s thin.I need some amps from the wall”. Now THAT Was A Ham Project! One of the most interesting and brilliant hams in the world was Grote Reber, W9GFZ, of Wheaton, Illinois. In
The Davis County Amateur Radio Club Elmer Fest is Saturday, August 9th starting at 9:00am! 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 with
DCARC is proud to participate in this years National Night Out Against Crime hosted by the Woods Cross Police Department. If you have a few minutes, join us at Hogan Park 1555 S 800 W, Woods Cross from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The War Wagon will be there!
Mark your calendars—our annual KJ Club Picnic is happening this Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Smoot Park in Centerville! Location: Smoot Park, 75 W 1500 N, Centerville, UT 84014 The club will be providing plates, utensils, and water as usual—and this year, we’re also bringing a delicious selection of meats from R&R
URGENT …. ACTION NEEDED !! This could affect our UHF repeaters and frequencies!!!! The FCC wants to grant permission to use the430 to 440 MHz range for commercial satellite control applications. Along with other frequencies. Once granted, Amateur Radio could become a source of interference, andsubsequently our allocation might be withdrawn. FCC Proceedings and Public
Today’s Whimsy There was a young fellow named DwightWhose skill with a key was sight.He sent smooth ripplin’ ditsThat gave slower guys fitsAs he talked with his friends day and night. When This Ham Sets About to Build an Antenna, He Builds a REAL Antenna How It Started John Kraus, W8JK, started with tin can
Dear Club Members and Community Friends, The Davis County Amateur Radio Club (DCARC) is pleased to announce our participation in the annual ARRL Field Day, taking place this weekend. After thoughtful discussion and consideration, the Field Day Committee has decided that DCARC will participate on Saturday only, June 28, 2025. Despite efforts to encourage participation across
A New Bit of Whimsy There was an old timer named KentWho spread joy wherever he wentHe traveled all over,A real DX rover, And QLSd one hundred percent. Escape From Uganda My first unwitting contact with the work of Royce Sullivan (don’t remember his call sign) was in 1969. If you saw the original live
