Welcome to the Denton County Amateur Radio Association (DCARA). We serve the residents of Denton County Texas with severe weather reporting and communications for public service events, and we provide education and fellowship for Amateur Radio (Ham) operators in the North Texas area. We would love to have you as a member!
Next Club Meeting
- Club Meeting – April 28th – DMRJoin us April 28th at 7pm for the monthly DCARA Meeting. The Presentation will be on DMR presented by Chip Coker, KD4C. I recommend that you attend in-person if at… Read more: Club Meeting – April 28th – DMR
Details about our Club Meetings as well as past meetings may be found on the Meetings page
From The Latest Exciter
- Welcome New Members – March, 2025Jack R Epling Jr, KC6HMPColby Reynolds, KJ5KSCBrent Walters, KJ5KLPChristopher S Yettito, KJ5KQM
- Club Meeting Minutes – March 24, 2025Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed two, 1st time members and guests. Presentation: Introduction to Amateur Microwave… Read more: Club Meeting Minutes – March 24, 2025
The Exciter is DCARA’s Monthly Newsletter for members. Past Issue are available on The Exciter page
Latest Posts and News
- Summer Field Day 2025 – June 28-29
- Welcome New Members – March, 2025
- Club Meeting – April 28th – DMR
- Club Meeting Minutes – March 24, 2025
- Officers’ Meeting Minutes – March 4, 2025
- DCARA Technician License Class – May 24-25, 2025
- Club Meeting – March 24th – North Texas Microwave Society
- Welcome New Members – February, 2025
- 6th Annual Go-Kit Challenge
- Officers’ Meeting Minutes – February 4, 2025
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Latest Announcements
- Summer Field Day 2025 – June 28-29
ARRL Field Day is fast approaching and we hope you are making plans to come out and participate. We will need a few volunteers to help set up on Friday June 27th and plan to continue with setup the following Saturday morning. We plan to have eComm, Georgetown, antenna trailer and light trailer setup. We… Read more: Summer Field Day 2025 – June 28-29 - DCARA Technician License Class – May 24-25, 2025
The Denton County Amateur Radio Association, DCARA, will host an Amateur Radio Technician License Class on May 24-25, 2025. This class along with study materials will prepare you to take your exam on the final day of the class. The class includes both days, Saturday and Sunday with the exam on Sunday. You are not… Read more: DCARA Technician License Class – May 24-25, 2025 - 6th Annual Go-Kit Challenge
Show us your rigs! It’s time again for the Go-Kit Challenge in Highland Village (Same location as last year!!). Last year there were over 30 participants and close to 100 attendees and we hope for more this year. So polish up your kits and get ready to show them off! When: March 15th 2025, 8:00am… Read more: 6th Annual Go-Kit Challenge - DCARA Christmas Dinner 2024
The DCARA Christmas Dinner was held on December 7, 2024 at Angelina’s Don Louis’ Mexican Restaurant in Hickory Creek, TX. We had 54 members and guests in attendance Dinner was Combo Dinner Fajitas server buffet-style with their Scratch-Made Flan for a sweet dessert. As part of the dinner there were several recognition certificates presented by… Read more: DCARA Christmas Dinner 2024 - Winter Field Day 2025 – January 25th – 26th
Come watch amateur radio operators:➢ Set up a field station & antennas➢ Contact people around the world➢ Operate voice, digital and morse code➢ Test their equipment and abilities➢ Practice emergency skillsVisitors are welcome to stop by, ask questions, and learn about the exciting hobby of amateur radio. LocationPilot Knoll Park – Post Oak Pavilion218A Orchid… Read more: Winter Field Day 2025 – January 25th – 26th - Turkey Roll 2024 – Sat 11/23 – Request for Volunteers
Turkey Roll is just around the corner! This is one of the largest bike rides in the area, and with an entirely new course, we expect it to be even larger than last year! Reporting times are going to range from 6:00AM through 8:30AM on Saturday 11/23. The event should be wrapped up by early… Read more: Turkey Roll 2024 – Sat 11/23 – Request for Volunteers - Tour de Cure 2024 – Sat Oct 26th
This Saturday, October 26th, the American Diabetes Association will be hosting the Tour de Cure bike rally. This event is based out of the Prosper/McKinney/Celina/Gunter area. The event will consist of a start/finish area and 3 rest stops along the course. There are 4 courses, the longest being 62 miles. Volunteers are needed for all… Read more: Tour de Cure 2024 – Sat Oct 26th - Denton County Prepardness Fair – September 28th
The 2nd annual Denton County Preparedness Fair is this Saturday, September 28th, 10am to 2pm. Located at 1Courthouse Drive, Denton, Tx 76208. FREE Admission, Food, Booths, Games, Emergency apparatus of all kinds will be present.Denton County ARES and DCARA will have a booth and equipment there. Setup starts at 8am.Fun for the whole family. Facebook:… Read more: Denton County Prepardness Fair – September 28th