Welcome to ECARC
The mission of the Ellis County Amateur Radio Club is to:
· Provide health and safety communication services for emergencies and disasters in Ellis County and in other areas when requested.
· Provide health, safety and coordination services for community events.
· Maintain disaster and emergency readiness by conducting regular simulation drills and participating in national disaster simulations.
· Educate and train new amateur radio operators and to maintain a well-tuned disaster team.
· Conduct FCC testing for new licenses and those wishing to upgrade.
· Provide educational services and demonstrations to local area schools and community organizations.
· Conduct public demonstrations and educational events.
· Create a positive, supportive environment for our members that promotes camaraderie and fellowship.
What is your interest?
International (DX), Satellite, Public Service, FM Repeaters, International Space Station, Emergency Response, Traffic Handling, Morse Code.
The possibilities are endless.
What is Amateur Radio?
Becoming a Ham
Club Repeaters
Frequency | Tone | Location | Status |
145.4100- | 110.9 / 110.9 | Midlothian | Normal |
145.4100- | 162.2 | Waxahachie | Normal |
145.4100- | 131.8 | Ennis | Normal |
441.6500+ | 110.9 | Midlothian C4FM Fusion | Normal |
441.6500+ | 110.9 / 110.9 | Midlothian FM | Normal |
442.5250+ | 88.5 / 88.5 | Italy | Normal |
927.0375- | 110.9 | Waxahachie | Normal |
On Air Nets
ARES Training Net 145.41
7:00 – 7:30pm
Monthly on the first Thursday
General Club News & Events
POTA
Benefiting Italy High School, the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and other North Texas charities, Tour d'Italia enters its 37th year, bigger and better than ever. Join over 1400 riders to earn one of our collector-quality T shirts and post-ride snow cones!
Our routes range from 12 to 63 miles, so you'l be able to find just the right distance, whatever your preference! Families are always welcome. If you've never done a riding event before, the Tour d' Italia is a perfect choice!
ECARC supports this ride with communications and rider transportation.
Training & Testing
Getting your license is easy
Classes are held frequently
Testing sessions are frequent and convenient.
Don't Delay, Get in on the fun.
Club Officers
Name |
Call |
Position |
|
Johnnie Showalter |
W5MMS |
President |
|
Robert "Duff" Morrow |
N5RDM |
Vice-President |
|
Rani Musselman |
KI5YWN |
Secretary |
|
Layne Reeves |
KR5QA |
Treasurer |
|
Craig Pelletier |
N1XAC |
Public Info Officer |
|
Thomas Frohnapfel |
K5EIS |
Education Officer |
|
Micah Conrad |
K5MEC |
License/Testing |
|
Justin G Lentz |
N5RH |
Program Planning |
|
Jeffery "Keith" Beck |
W5AGM |
Repeater Chair |
|
Robert E Pinson |
KO5RP |
Property Officer |
|
Robert "Bob" Tezyk |
N7FQT |
Webmaster |