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 – November 25th – Show and TellJoin us November 25th at 7pm for the October 2024 DCARA Meeting. The Presentation will be a show and tell and a celebration for 50 years of DCARA. Come prepared… Read more: Club Meeting – November 25th – Show and Tell
Details about our Club Meetings as well as past meetings may be found on the Meetings page
From The Latest Exciter
- Club Meeting Minutes – August 26 2024Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed 5 new members, guests and new licensees. Presentation: Instead of a… Read more: Club Meeting Minutes – August 26 2024
- Officer Meeting Minutes – August 5 2024Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Present were: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT,… Read more: Officer Meeting Minutes – August 5 2024
The Exciter is DCARA’s Monthly Newsletter for members. Past Issue are available on The Exciter page
Latest Posts and News
- Winter Field Day 2025 – January 25th – 26th
- Club Meeting – November 25th – Show and Tell
- Turkey Roll 2024 – Sat 11/23 – Request for Volunteers
- Tour de Cure 2024 – Sat Oct 26th
- Club Meeting – October 28th – Digital Radio
- Denton County Prepardness Fair – September 28th
- Club Meeting – September 23rd – VHF/UHF Antenna Basics
- Club Meeting Minutes – August 26 2024
- Club Meeting – August 26th – Round table Q&A
- Officer Meeting Minutes – August 5 2024
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Latest Announcements
- 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 - 2024 DCARA Field Day – June 22-23
Field Day 2024 is fast approaching! Are you ready to be a part of Ham Radio’s biggest annual event? The 2024 DCARA Field Day location has changed from the past few years – due to the recent rainfall and the forecasted rainfall amounts, Pilot Knoll Park will be closed due to the high water levels.… Read more: 2024 DCARA Field Day – June 22-23