Calendar

Mar
26
Wed
Big Bend Net
Mar 26 @ 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 26 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Mar 26 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Mar
27
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Mar 27 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Mar 27 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Mar 27 @ 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
30
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Mar 30 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Mar 30 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
1
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 1 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 1 @ 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 1 @ 19:00 – 20:00

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

Apr
2
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 2 @ 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 2 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 2 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
3
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 3 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 3 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 3 @ 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
5
Sat
Panhandle ARC Monthly Meeting
Apr 5 @ 09:30

The PARC-W5WX has a club meeting every first Saturday of the month at 9:30 am at 1900 Line Ave, Amarillo, TX.

More details on https://w5wx.net/
 
VE Testing – El Paso ARC (W5ES) @ W5ES Clubhouse
Apr 5 @ 09:00 – 11:00

Walk-ins Welcome.

VE Testing, Amarillo
Apr 5 @ 11:00 – 12:00

The PARC-W5WX has a club meeting every first Saturday of the month at 9:30 am at 1900 Line Av, Amarillo, TX.

Additionally, we have testing after every club meeting, usually starting about 11 am.
More details on https://w5wx.net/
 
VE Testing Abilene, TX @ Abilene Public Library
Apr 5 @ 13:00 – 14:00

VE Testing Sessions are held at the Abilene Public Library, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, Saturday at 1 p.m. local. Preregistration is required at HamStudy.Org (CLICK HERE) Scroll down until you see the date of the test. Click on the time. Register for the session.

Things you need for your test session. HamStudy.org registration number and the $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: contact WT5X at wt5x.rj@gmail.com

Apr
6
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 6 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 6 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
8
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 8 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 8 @ 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
9
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 9 @ 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 9 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 9 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
10
Thu
San Angelo ARC Club Meeting @ SAARC Clubhouse
Apr 10 @ 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 10 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 10 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 10 @ 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
12
Sat
VE Testing – @ Midland Amateur Radio Club
Apr 12 @ 08:30 – 09:30
VE Testing - @ Midland Amateur Radio Club

No pre-registration needed. Walkins welcome.

VE Testing – Brownwood
Apr 12 @ 10:00 – 11:00

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

Apr
13
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 13 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 13 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
14
Mon
Midland Amateur Radio Club @ MARC Clubhouse
Apr 14 @ 19:00
Apr
15
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 15 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 15 @ 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
16
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 16 @ 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 16 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 16 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
17
Thu
VE Test Lubboc ARC
Apr 17 @ 10:00 – 11:00

FMI: https://k5lib.org/

Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 17 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 17 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 17 @ 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
20
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 20 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 20 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
22
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 22 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 22 @ 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
23
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 23 @ 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 23 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 23 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

Apr
24
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
Apr 24 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
Apr 24 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
Apr 24 @ 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
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
Apr 27 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
Apr 27 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

Apr
29
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
Apr 29 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
Apr 29 @ 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
30
Wed
Big Bend Net
Apr 30 @ 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 30 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
Apr 30 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

May
1
Thu
Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
May 1 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
May 1 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
May 1 @ 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
3
Sat
VE Testing – EL Paso
May 3 @ 09:00 – 11:00

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

Panhandle ARC Monthly Meeting
May 3 @ 09:30

The PARC-W5WX has a club meeting every first Saturday of the month at 9:30 am at 1900 Line Ave, Amarillo, TX.

More details on https://w5wx.net/
 
VE Testing, Amarillo
May 3 @ 11:00 – 12:00

The PARC-W5WX has a club meeting every first Saturday of the month at 9:30 am at 1900 Line Av, Amarillo, TX.

Additionally, we have testing after every club meeting, usually starting about 11 am.
More details on https://w5wx.net/
 
VE Testing Abilene, TX @ Abilene Public Library
May 3 @ 13:00 – 14:00

VE Testing Sessions are held at the Abilene Public Library, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, Saturday at 1 p.m. local. Preregistration is required at HamStudy.Org (CLICK HERE) Scroll down until you see the date of the test. Click on the time. Register for the session.

Things you need for your test session. HamStudy.org registration number and the $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: contact WT5X at wt5x.rj@gmail.com

May
4
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
May 4 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
May 4 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

May
6
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
May 6 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
May 6 @ 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 6 @ 19:00 – 20:00

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

May
7
Wed
Big Bend Net
May 7 @ 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 7 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
May 7 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

May
8
Thu
San Angelo ARC Club Meeting @ SAARC Clubhouse
May 8 @ 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 8 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
May 8 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
May 8 @ 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
10
Sat
VE Testing – @ Midland Amateur Radio Club
May 10 @ 08:30 – 09:30
VE Testing - @ Midland Amateur Radio Club

No pre-registration needed. Walkins welcome.

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

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

May
11
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
May 11 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
May 11 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz

May
12
Mon
Midland Amateur Radio Club @ MARC Clubhouse
May 12 @ 19:00
May
13
Tue
Winlink Tuesday net
May 13 all-day
Concho Valley Traders Net 146.94 MHz
May 13 @ 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
14
Wed
Big Bend Net
May 14 @ 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 14 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Permian Basin ARES Net
May 14 @ 21:00 – 22:00

FMI: Kf5wdj@att.net

May
15
Thu
VE Test Lubboc ARC
May 15 @ 10:00 – 11:00

FMI: https://k5lib.org/

Key City Amateur Radio Club (Abilene) Information Net.
May 15 @ 20:00 – 21:00

146.760 MHz, -, 146.2 Tone

RATPAC Emergency Management Zoom
May 15 @ 20:00 – 21:00
Section Wide Zoom Meeting
May 15 @ 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
18
Sun
NW Texas Emergency net
May 18 @ 08:00 – 08:15

3.950 Mhz

Big Bend Emergency Net/ WTX Sec Net
May 18 @ 08:15 – 09:15

3922 kHz