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 – September 23rd – VHF/UHF Antenna BasicsJoin us September 23rd at 7pm for the September 2024 DCARA Meeting. The Presentation will be VHF/UHF Antenna Basics presented by Mike, AE5IV. I recommend that you attend in-person if… Read more: Club Meeting – September 23rd – VHF/UHF Antenna Basics
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
- 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
- Club Meeting – July 22nd – High Altitude Balloons
- Club Meeting – June 24th – May-June Severe Weather Outbreak
- 2024 DCARA Field Day – June 22-23
- President’s Podium – July 2024
- 2024 Election of DCARA Officers
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Latest Announcements
- 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 - 2024 Election of DCARA Officers
Thanks to everyone that voted! Denton County Amateur Radio Association2024 Election of DCARA Officers RESULTS:(Voting from 2024-04-03 13:07 CDT thru 2024-04-22 18:00 CDT) #1: President1. Eric M. Gildersleeve – KD7CAO (80 votes, 100.0%%) #2: Secretary1. Nancy Graff – AG5MQ (80 votes, 100.0%%) #3: Technical Director1. Mike Chittenden – AE5IV (80 votes, 100.0%%) ** 80 ballots… Read more: 2024 Election of DCARA Officers - Gerald Marchant WB5NZV – ARRL North Texas Ham of the Year for 2023
Our own Gerald Marchant WB5NZV has been awarded the ARRL North Texas Ham of the Year for 2023. To many people in the North Central Texas area, Gerald Marchant is known as the Godfather of Amateur Radio. He has served in various roles from technical to financial and has a kindred spirit that seeks to… Read more: Gerald Marchant WB5NZV – ARRL North Texas Ham of the Year for 2023 - DCARA Technician License Class – Apr 6-7 2024
The Denton County Amateur Radio Association, DCARA, and the City of Frisco will host an Amateur Radio Technician License Class on April 6-7, 2024. 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… Read more: DCARA Technician License Class – Apr 6-7 2024