MDARC provides a wide variety of programs and activities for its members. These include hosting and staffing our Campout and Field Day each June, PACIFICON (ARRL Pacific Division convention since 1920) each October, public service events, great monthly meeting speakers, newsletter, ham radio classes, license testing, vehicle deployments, ATV and weekly on the air nets. Our annual holiday party and radio equipment auction are all enjoyable events!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(See Announcements page for more.)
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Campout in Placer County is Fri May 31st,
Sat June 1st & Sun June 2nd
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Join/Renew your Membership for 2024
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Upcoming License Testing
with Technician Class students, all are welcome
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church
1578 Kirker Pass Road, Clayton
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Licensed for six months or less?
QRZ Jumpstart offer
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June 22 & 23, 2024 Field Day
Olympic High School
2730 Salvio Street, Concord, CA
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Special Event for All Hams
Thurs, Feb 29
Leap Day Net Fun
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real time weather
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Congratulations to Award winners
Ham of the Year Larry Loomer KI6LNB,
Kilroy Key John Kearney KM6ZJT,
Appreciation Award Ed Morales KJ6KYT and
Appreciation Award John Primus AF6RJ.
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We held three Auxiliary Classes in 2023.
Why Does Ham Radio Work
"When all else fails"?
by Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, ARRL Pacific Division Director
Phones, Fires, and Failures
by Alan Thompson, W6WNU
EMCOMM: Preparation and Training (An Overview)
by Bill Shaffer N6SGT
See Class Details for videos.
Please see our COVID-19 statement before attending any Club in-person meeting or event.
Hybrid Meeting!
Both In-Person and on Zoom
We meet upstairs in Oak View 3. Park in the Upper Parking Lot. Testing is also upstairs. Ask anyone when you arrive.
See our PACIFICON site for details on the best ham radio convention in the Western United States since 1920!
Oct 18-20, 2024
MDARC is an ARRL
Special Service Club
MDARC Membership supports our voice & ATV repeaters (W6CX), Packet / APRS,
Education & Testing, Public Service, Activities and is
tax deductible.
Update Member Directory listings on the Member Portal
Amateur Radio Event Support
MDARC can help provide Amateur Radio communications support for your event and assistance planning better event communications, event safety and event coordination. We can support all event areas including areas where cell phones do not work, SAG/Sweep Vehicles, Rest Stops, Water Stations, etc. Contact the MDARC Public Service Coordinator listed on the Public Service Page for assistance.
Join our Club Groups.io email list to stay up to date on what's happening in the Club, meeting announcements, etc. For details see Communicating With You.
Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club
The Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club (MDARC) was founded in 1947. Today it has a membership of over 300 dedicated hams and is one of the largest amateur radio clubs in California. MDARC's purpose is to encourage innovation in amateur radio, provide public service and educational opportunities, foster goodwill within our community, and have fun in the process.