Montague County Amateur Radio Club *** WX5ARC ***
147.320 PL 192.8
442.650 PL 192.8
MCARC Club dues or Donations
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve the repeater operation. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Annual dues are $37 which includes a $2 convenience fee.
The Latest Club News
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available now.
I don’t whether anyone is aware but there is going to be Cow Town Hamfest on January 14 - 15, 2022. For more information go to
http://www.cowtownhamfest.com for more.
Gary N5DGP
Q codes used in Ham Radio
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available
The use of Q codes in Ham Radio is well known. Here is a comprehensive list complements of N5MSE.
VE Test Candidates Please Note
The 2022 Hamfest schedule is available
VE Test Candidates Please Note
The Club is pleased to announce that VE testing in person is back.
Contact us if you would like to sit for a license test.
WX5ARC
New Simplex Net 3/25/2021
Club member antenna elevations
VE Test Candidates Please Note
Beginning 3/25/2021 there will be a new simplex net hosted by KI5DVX and AA5JA on 147.500 mHz @7PM CDT. It will be held every Thursday thereafter at the same time and frequency.
It is a directed net and any licensed ham is welcome to check in and get acknowledged for the round table rag-chew. It will end when everyone is tired of talking. Come one come all.
MCARC 70cm now on the AIR
Club member antenna elevations
Club member antenna elevations
The latest addition to the Club repeater improvements has a new band available to everyone. 70cm joins our 2m coverage here in Montague County.
Find us on the 442.650 frequency PL 192.8. Stay tuned for improvements and upgrades into 2021.
Club member antenna elevations
Club member antenna elevations
Club member antenna elevations
The following link will provide you with antenna and QTH heights relative to the Montague antenna site. It is contained in the members only so you may need to provide your password.
Of Special Note
Of Special Note
Of Special Note
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ARRL Radiogram blank worksheet available on the Ham Materials page.
The Club calendar now contains the Nets, Club Meeting, next VE test dates, and Birthdays of members.
Ham equipment for sale is located HERE.
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Net Control can access and download a Tuesday check-in form.
Member weather stations are now online here.
The ARRL/FCC page now contains the study question pool AND a link to CW practice files on ARRL.
The latest Net Control Calendar is now published. All documents for NC Operators can be had via the Download link under the Tools at top of screen.
Weather training classes are posted and updated as needed.
Cool Stuff
Personalized Club Clothing
Personalized Club Clothing
Personalized Club Clothing
You can order MCARC club logo embroidered gear from Ham Threads. They are the official supplier of quality shirts, hats, polos, decals.
Vinyl vehicle call sign
Personalized Club Clothing
Personalized Club Clothing
Amber, KI5OQV, does custom call sign vehicle IDs. These are made for the outdoors. Contact Amber directly for custom and pricing.
3D Printing byW5WKD
MCARC name badge available
MCARC name badge available
Jeremy W5WKD does custom 3D printing of anything you might need for your Ham Radio station or around the shack. Contact him directly to discuss what he can do.
MCARC name badge available
MCARC name badge available
MCARC name badge available
A 'Texas flag' name badge has been commissioned with the new Club logo in place of the white star. Want one?