Training & Information Net
There is a Training and Information net held on the first three Monday evenings of the month as well as an ARES Training Net on the Thursday prior to the club meeting on the 146.92 repeater.
License Resources
The DCARA has no official affiliation with any of the listed resources, these are provided for our ease of access:
License Testing
Are you interested in obtaining your Amateur Radio License? Look no further the Denton County Amateur Radio Association is here to help you achieve that goal. Whether you attend one of our weekend training classes with included test session or you just want to take the exam, the DCARA is here to help you in your journey. Our volunteer instructors combine their forces to offer the Technician Class at least bi-annually. Do you have a group and want a special training class? We may be able to accommodate, especially if you have a meeting room available. Reach out to the DCARA Secretary, Nancy Graff – AG5MQ for license courses.
If you are seeking just license exams, we have partnered with Volunteer Examiner Mike Nelson – K5YX to provide once a month exams for all three license courses. Check out his schedule on hamstudy.org for more details.
Outside Denton County and want to take your exam? Our friends at W5YI can help you with any hobby or commercial license. w5yi-vec.org
Latest Training and Testing Activities
- DCARA Technician License Class – Apr 6-7 2024The 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
- DCARA General License Class – May 20-21 2023The Denton County Amateur Radio Association, DCARA, will host an Amateur Radio General License Class on May 20-21, 2023. This class along with study materials will prepare you to take your exam on the final day of the class. The cost is $25.00 payable to the club’s PayPal account. This fee includes your license exam… Read more: DCARA General License Class – May 20-21 2023