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• DCARA Mesh Networking
  DCARA Members, DCARA is looking for members interested in helping explore the development of an amateur radio mesh network using Meshtastic, MeshCore, or a similar system. The idea is to place mesh equipment at existing DCARA repeater sites and operate the system under the appropriate DCARA amateur radio license. We are looking for volunteers, especially… Read more: DCARA Mesh Networking
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  Denton County Prepardness Fair – September 12th
  The 4th annual Denton County Preparedness Fair is this Saturday, September 12th, 10am to 2pm. Located at 1 Courthouse 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. Meet local police,… Read more: Denton County Prepardness Fair – September 12th
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  DCARA Field Day Potluck Dinner & Field Day Overnight Operations
  Join us for the return of a DCARA Field Day tradition! On Saturday, June 27, at 5:00 PM, during ARRL Field Day 2026, the club will host a potluck dinner at the Post Oak Pavilion at Pilot Knoll Park, our traditional DCARA Field Day location. DCARA will provide: Members, family, and guests are encouraged to… Read more: DCARA Field Day Potluck Dinner & Field Day Overnight Operations
• 2026 World Cup Special Event Station
  If you’re a fan of soccer (football), you know that the World Cup is a pretty big deal, and in 2026, the World Cup is hosted in the USA. Games are spread among 16 host cities in the US, Canada and Mexico, including Dallas and Houston in Texas. Games here are scheduled at AT&T Stadium… Read more: 2026 World Cup Special Event Station
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  7th 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 21st 2026, 8:00am… Read more: 7th Annual Go-Kit Challenge
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  Winter Field Day 2026 – DCARA Event Cancelled Due to Weather
  First, I would like to express my appreciation to Bayless KG5UJM and Stewart KE5UT for planning a great Winter Field Day 2026. Unfortunately, the weather is not going to be cooperative for our event. Current forecast has the following: Friday NightRain showers likely before midnight, then rain, freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow.… Read more: Winter Field Day 2026 – DCARA Event Cancelled Due to Weather
• ARRL CW Rookie Roundup
  The ARRL CW Rookie Roundup happened on Sunday, December 21st at the old EOC building. The Elmers introduced themselves and discussed how to learn Morse code and how to get started sending CW. This was followed by one-on-one sessions where the Elmers demonstrated a CW exchange between two stations. The Elmers brought their vast CW… Read more: ARRL CW Rookie Roundup
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  Army MARS – Today and Into the Future
  INTRODUCTION TO ARMY MARS Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) is an Army sponsored program that organizes, trains, and utilizes Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensed amateur radio operators, as military Auxiliarists, to contribute to and support the Department of Defense (DoD).  Army MARS is made up of private citizen volunteers who employ their own High Frequency… Read more: Army MARS – Today and Into the Future