Midlothian Repeater Update - May 19th, 2013

A crew from the repeater committee and Bil Brandon, W5CTU, visited the site today to test the repeater. The conclusion from the testing is that the repeater is having some internal issues. The repeater was removed from the location for bench testing and repairs.

The Waxahachie and the Ennis 2 meter machines as well as the Waxahachie 70 cm machines are available for use.

Just as a head's up, there is a potential for some weather coming our way on Monday. I would recommend that if you are an ARES/RACES member to go ahead and make sure you can hear and be clearly heard on one of those repeaters. If not, this will give you time to work out a resolution.

Thanks for your understanding while the repairs take place.

The ECARC Repeater Committee

General License Class Begins May 14th

The Ellis County Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce an upcoming General Class Ham Radio Training Course starting on Tuesday, May 14. This will be a nine week class from 6:30 - 8:30 PM each Tuesday night at the Red Oak First Methodist Church culminating in the exam the nineth night, 16 July.

Each participant will need to purchase their own copy of the ARRL General Class License Manual, Seventh Edition (click here to purchase from ARRL website) and bring a scientific calculator that will add, subtract, multiply, divide, square a number, do square roots and calculate logs to the base 10. There will be no cost for the class.

To sign up please contact John Denson (AI6A) or call John at 972-923-1297.

Dr. William Dill - N5OAJ - SK

Dr. William (Bill) Dill February 25, 1937 - April 18, 2013
Dr. William Dill, 76, of Ferris, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2013 in Ferris. More

Ray Calhoun - W5ZGZ - SK

Ray Calhoun April 20, 1933 – March 6, 2013
Ray Calhoun, 79, of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Waxahachie.
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10/16/12 IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION
Our meeting location has changed to the Red Oak Fire Station Conference Room unless otherwise noted. New Location: Red Oak Fire Station Conference Room, 547 N. Methodist St, Red Oak MAP

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!

ECARC in the News

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

Monthly Club Information Net:
The monthly club net is held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.  The net is an opportunity for everyone to check-in and touch base with each other as well as find out what is coming up in the way of club activities.  The net is held on the 145.410 repeaters and ALL radio amateurs are welcome to check-in. 

RACES Training: The RACES training nets are held the first Thursday and third Sunday of each month.  The net on the first Thursday is held at 7:30 pm and the net on the third Sunday is held at 7:30 pm.  The Sunday net is a RACES/ARES combined net.  The nets all meet on 145.410 repeaters.

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.

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