Calendar

Mar
19
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Mar 19 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Mar 19 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

Mar
20
Wed
Big Bend Net
Mar 20 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
Mar 20 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Mar 20 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Mar
21
Thu
VE Test Lubboc ARC
Mar 21 @ 10:00 – 11:00

FMI: https://k5lib.org/

Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Mar 21 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Mar 21 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Mar 21 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

Mar
24
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Mar 24 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Mar 24 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Mar
26
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Mar 26 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Mar 26 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

Mar
27
Wed
Big Bend Net
Mar 27 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
Mar 27 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Mar 27 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Mar
28
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Mar 28 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Mar 28 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Mar 28 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

Mar
31
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Mar 31 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Mar 31 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
2
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 2 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 2 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

VEC Test Session Lubbock ARC
Apr 2 @ 19:00 – 20:00

FMI: https://k5lib.org/meetings-and-testing/

Apr
3
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 3 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
Apr 3 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 3 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
4
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 4 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 4 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 4 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

Apr
6
Sat
VE Testing – El Paso ARC (W5ES) @ W5ES Clubhouse
Apr 6 @ 09:00 – 11:00

Walk-ins Welcome.

VE Test Abilene @ Abilene Public Library
Apr 6 @ 13:00 – 14:00

A VE Testing Session will be held at the Abilene Public Library, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, on the 1st Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. local. Preregistration is required. Go to HamStudy.org (click here) and search by zip code.

Things you need for your test session. HamStudy.org registration number $15 test fee (bring exact change). Photo ID Original License and your FRN Number. A Copy of your Official License can be printed from the FCC ULS website Reference copy will not be accepted. You will also need your FRN if your Original Official License does not show it. If you are not currently licensed you MUST create a free FCC Registration Number (FRN) from the FCC website to complete the Form 605. Your FRN will be needed to complete the application as Social Security Numbers are no longer used. Optional – Calculator (non-programmable) If you do not have a FRN number go to: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do

FMI:wt5x.rj@gmail.com
https://keycityarc.org

VE Test Session Abilene @ Abilene Public Library
Apr 6 @ 13:00 – 14:00

NOTE: This may be the last exam session prior to the FCC imposed license fee of $35.

Exam Candidates: You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. For FRN registration information, click this link… https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do


Click Here for FCC CORES Tutorial Videos.

If you haven’t preregistered for testing please do so prior to the test date.
Harlon Dale Durham, W5WI 
w5wi@arrl.net

What to Bring to an ARRL Exam Session:Click here

Apr
7
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 7 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 7 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
8
Mon
Midland Amateur Radio Club @ MARC Clubhouse
Apr 8 @ 19:00
Apr
9
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 9 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 9 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

Apr
10
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 10 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
Apr 10 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 10 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
11
Thu
San Angelo ARC Club Meeting @ SAARC Clubhouse
Apr 11 @ 19:00

The San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) officers would like to remind you of and invite you to attend our monthly (2nd Thursday) general meeting. Meetings start at promptly 7 PM Central. There will be a brief business report, updates on events, and announcements. A program of general interest to the amateur radio community typically follows the business portion of the meeting.

Where: 5513 Stewart Ln, San Angelo, TX 76904 (near the baseball fields at Mathis Field/San Angelo Regional Airport)
When: 7 PM Central on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except December)
Who: Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of license status or club membership status

Can’t attend in person? No problem! Details on how to join the meeting electronically are below. The club currently uses Zoom. Details:
Meeting ID: 857 834 7608
Passcode: 14694
Direct Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8578347608?pwd=UXRuTG51bHNPamo1cnZ3QnVsWnFwUT09

Questions? Please reply to this email or contact your Club officers at officers@w5qx.org

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! SAARC strongly values your participation.

>> To disable (or re-enable) receiving future event reminders for Club Meeting events click the following link:
https://secure.hamclubonline.com/dne_events.php?id=27097924030696446&pin=13294&cid=214&etid=897

Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 11 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 11 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 11 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

Apr
13
Sat
VE Testing – @ Midland Amateur Radio Club
Apr 13 @ 08:30 – 09:30
VE Testing - @ Midland Amateur Radio Club

No pre-registration needed. Walkins welcome.

VE Testing – Brownwood
Apr 13 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Contact: Allen B. Griffith
(325) 998-6535
Email: n5ag@verizon.net

Apr
14
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 14 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 14 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
16
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 16 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 16 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

Apr
17
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 17 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
Apr 17 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 17 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
18
Thu
VE Test Lubboc ARC
Apr 18 @ 10:00 – 11:00

FMI: https://k5lib.org/

Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 18 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 18 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 18 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

Apr
21
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 21 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 21 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
23
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 23 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 23 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

Apr
24
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 24 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
Apr 24 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 24 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
25
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 25 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 25 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 25 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

Apr
27
Sat
PARC HamFest @ AmTech Career Academy
Apr 27 @ 09:00 – 14:00
Apr
28
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 28 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 28 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
30
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 30 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 30 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

May
1
Wed
Big Bend Net
May 1 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
May 1 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
May 1 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

May
2
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
May 2 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
May 2 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
May 2 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

May
4
Sat
VE Testing – EL Paso
May 4 @ 09:00 – 11:00

Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Bernie Krasowski
(915) 857-5933
Email: bkrasowski@elp.rr.com

VE Session, Abilene, TX @ Abilene Public Library
May 4 @ 13:00 – 14:00

NOTE: This may be the last exam session prior to the FCC imposed license fee of $35.

Exam Candidates: You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. For FRN registration information, click this link… https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do


Click Here for FCC CORES Tutorial Videos.

If you haven’t preregistered for testing please do so prior to the test date.
Ron Harden, WT5X@WT5X.ORG

 

What to Bring to an ARRL Exam Session:Click here

VE Test Abilene @ Abilene Public Library
May 4 @ 13:00 – 14:00

A VE Testing Session will be held at the Abilene Public Library, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, on the 1st Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. local. Preregistration is required. Go to HamStudy.org (click here) and search by zip code.

Things you need for your test session. HamStudy.org registration number $15 test fee (bring exact change). Photo ID Original License and your FRN Number. A Copy of your Official License can be printed from the FCC ULS website Reference copy will not be accepted. You will also need your FRN if your Original Official License does not show it. If you are not currently licensed you MUST create a free FCC Registration Number (FRN) from the FCC website to complete the Form 605. Your FRN will be needed to complete the application as Social Security Numbers are no longer used. Optional – Calculator (non-programmable) If you do not have a FRN number go to: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do

FMI:wt5x.rj@gmail.com
https://keycityarc.org

May
5
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
May 5 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
May 5 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

May
7
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
May 7 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
May 7 @ 19:00

The Concho Valley Traders net takes place at 7:00pm every Tuesday night on the 146.94 MHz Repeater in San Angelo (Offset -0.6, 103.5Hz)

W5ODP is hosting this weekly net for buying, selling, trading, seeking, requesting, or giving away any amateur radio related equipment or appropriate electronics, etc.

VEC Test Session Lubbock ARC
May 7 @ 19:00 – 20:00

FMI: https://k5lib.org/meetings-and-testing/

May
8
Wed
Big Bend Net
May 8 @ 20:00 – 20:15
Big Bend Net
Net meets weekly on the Big Bend 2 meter system, Wednesday at 8pm central time.
Info about the Big Bend 2 meter system and the net on www.bigbendarc.com
Also takes check ins on EchoLink K5FD-R
RATPAC General Topic Zoom
May 8 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
May 8 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

May
9
Thu
San Angelo ARC Club Meeting @ SAARC Clubhouse
May 9 @ 19:00

The San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) officers would like to remind you of and invite you to attend our monthly (2nd Thursday) general meeting. Meetings start at promptly 7 PM Central. There will be a brief business report, updates on events, and announcements. A program of general interest to the amateur radio community typically follows the business portion of the meeting.

Where: 5513 Stewart Ln, San Angelo, TX 76904 (near the baseball fields at Mathis Field/San Angelo Regional Airport)
When: 7 PM Central on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except December)
Who: Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of license status or club membership status

Can’t attend in person? No problem! Details on how to join the meeting electronically are below. The club currently uses Zoom. Details:
Meeting ID: 857 834 7608
Passcode: 14694
Direct Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8578347608?pwd=UXRuTG51bHNPamo1cnZ3QnVsWnFwUT09

Questions? Please reply to this email or contact your Club officers at officers@w5qx.org

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! SAARC strongly values your participation.

>> To disable (or re-enable) receiving future event reminders for Club Meeting events click the following link:
https://secure.hamclubonline.com/dne_events.php?id=27097924030696446&pin=13294&cid=214&etid=897

Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
May 9 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
May 9 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
May 9 @ 20:00 – 21:00

Join us for the Section Wide Zoom meeting every Thursday evening at 8pm CST

Click here to see the current week’s topic.

Hope to see you there!

May
11
Sat
VE Testing – @ Midland Amateur Radio Club
May 11 @ 08:30 – 09:30
VE Testing - @ Midland Amateur Radio Club

No pre-registration needed. Walkins welcome.

VE Testing – Brownwood
May 11 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Contact: Allen B. Griffith
(325) 998-6535
Email: n5ag@verizon.net

May
12
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
May 12 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
May 12 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

May
13
Mon
Midland Amateur Radio Club @ MARC Clubhouse
May 13 @ 19:00