Club Meetings: Every third Thursday of the month
Location: Waxahachie Central Fire Station Training Room
407 Water Street, Waxahachie, TX
Talk-in on the 145.410 machine.

 


 

 
ECARC NEWS & EVENTS

So You Want To Be A Ham!
Fantastic!  Here is your chance.

We are sponsoring a training class for the Technician Class License.  The class will start on Tuesday, April 17th and will meet each Tuesday evening until June 5th.  Class time is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm each Tuesday and the last night we will administer the VEC test to the students.

The meeting location will be the First Baptist Church in Waxahachie map.  There will be a $25 fee per student which will include an ARRL Amateur Radio Technician License study manual that the student will get to keep. There will be an additional $14 fee for the VEC Test which will be due on test night.

If you know someone who may be interested in taking the class, please have them contact John Denson, AI6A by email or by phone at 972-923-1297.

For Sale!!!
Check out the sale page for some new great deals!!!

Find ECARC on the Social Network Scene
Since Ham radio was the original social network, we felt it is only fitting to keep up with the times and join in with the new networks that connect hams and everyone together.  You can find us on the following locations:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecarcwd5ddh
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ecarcwd5ddh
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ecarcwd5ddh

So click the links, follow us, like us, subscribe to us today!

Sable Island DXpedition

Randy Rowe N0TG
Randy Rowe, N0TG, visited our club meeting on August 18th, 2011.  Randy was there to talk about his experience as a team member on a recent DXpedition to Sable Island.  His presentation was very informative and offered a great deal of insight into all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make a DXpedition a success.  To learn more about Randy and his team experiences, check out their website.



ECARC in the News


Click here for a PDF of a recent article featured in WaxahachieNOW about ECARC


Regular Events
 

RACES Training: The RACES training nets are held the first and second Thursday of each month.  The net on the first Thursday is held at 7:30 pm and the net on the second Thursday is held immediately following the monthly info net that begins at 7:30 pm.  The nets are held on 145.410.

Monthly Club Meetings: Held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm.  The meetings are held at the Waxahachie Central Fire Station, 407 Water St Map. The meetings include a business session as well as presentations and discussion of Amateur Radio topics. Visitors are welcome. 
 
New To Ham Radio: Check out our getting started page for some basic information about becoming a Ham as well as resources for getting ready for your exam.
 

ECARC VE Team: The ECARC VE Team conducts monthly testing sessions on the 4th Thursday of the month. If you are interested in testing to obtain a license, or to upgrade your license, please contact a member of the VE Team at least a week in advance of the testing session.  Bob Fitch – K5ASU

ECARC Monthly Planning Meeting: Held the second week of the month on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. The location will be emailed to all club members at least two weeks in advance. Talk-in will be on 145.410. For more information please contact the Planning Chairman, Layne Reeves, KF5HTB. All club members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Monthly Breakfast: Meets the second Saturday of the month at 8:00 am. The location will be sent out via email to all members. Talk-in will be on 145.410. For more information please contact the Planning Chairman, Layne Reeves, KF5HTB.Come out and visit with us and our families. Everyone is welcome.

For latest updates on events always check the calendar

 

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