Club Newsletter – The Exciter

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Current Contents of The Exciter

  • Welcome New Member – April, 2026

    James G Massey, KF4MA

  • Welcome New Members – March, 2026

    Derreck Barnhill, KJ5PEK
    Richard F Biggs, KJ5BXT
    Benjamin T Bryan, KJ5PEV
    Donald Crescenzo, KJ5PEF
    Max E Fox, KJ5ORC
    Edmund Griffith, KJ5PEX
    Corrine D Milligan, KJ5ODX
    Thomas S Milligan, KJ5OEA
    Farris Mitchell Jr, AE5HO
    Stephen C Renshaw, KJ5PDI
    Philip J Scammel, KJ5PEY
    William J Windscheif, KJ5PBV

  • Club Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2026

    Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ

    Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed one first time guest.

    Presentation: Presentation was Cybersecurity and Amateur Radio by Cliff Hemming KG5HHL

    Club Apparel & Merchandise: DCARA Apparel and other branded merchandise is available at the following website The club gets a small percentage of each purchase. https://shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/dcara-w5ngu

    ARES: The ARES website has been updated. It can be accessed from DCARA.net
    https://dcara.net/amateur-radio-emergency-services-ares/

    Michael Porter KF5LDJ reminded ARES members to update their Sky Warn/Spotter Training. Contact ARES at dentoncountyares@gmail.com

    Rookie Roundup: The next rookie roundup is April 19, 2026 and will be SSB single side band. For more information contact elmer@dcara.net

    Upcoming Events: Andrew Koenig KE5GDB reported there aren’t any upcoming events scheduled but there will be more balloon launches announced.

    May Meeting: DCARA’s May 26, 2025 club meeting will not be held at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse as it is Memorial Day and the courthouse will be closed. An alternate location will be announced.

    Training: Nancy Graff AG5MQ reported no classes are currently scheduled.

    GoKit Challenge: The 2026 goKit Challenge will be Sunday March 21, 2026 at the Double Tree Park in Highland Village. For more Details: https://gokitchallenge.org/

    Other Clubs: Roger Carver AE5EZ reported LARA’s next POTA event is February 28, 2026 at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve. Chip Coker KD4C reported the Richardson Wireless Klub K5RWK is planning a multi club event for FIFA. David Hume

    K5DTH reported the Robson Ranch club is scheduling another tech class for Robson Ranch members and is planning their field day.

    DFW Ham Expo: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO reported the DWF Ham Expo is scheduled for June 12-13, 2026 and will be in the old JC Penny location at the Lewisville mall.

    Meeting Adjourned.

  • Welcome New Members – February, 2026

    Rodney E Alexander, N5MEC
    Steven A Bartz, KJ5ONQ
    Jeremy E Boren, KJ5ONC
    Ron R Huebner, KG5RRH
    Keith R Mason, KJ5OND
    David A Meeks, KJ5ONE
    Mark H Rutledge, WQ8E
    William Z Smith, K5WZS
    Jeff Whitmire, KJ5MKP

  • Welcome New Members – January, 2026

    Bryant Carruth, KJ5GJX
    Hayley L Chan, KJ5NIB
    James R Taylor, KJ5NGJ