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) each October, public service events, great monthly meeting speakers, newsletter, ham radio classes, license testing and weekly on the air nets. Our annual holiday party and radio equipment auction are all enjoyable events!
See our PACIFICON site for details on the best ham radio convention in the Western United States!
October 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2023
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CLUB
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(See Announcements page for more.)
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Upcoming License Testing
Saturday, October 21, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
San Ramon Marriott
2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon
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Licensed for six months or less?
QRZ Jumpstart offer
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We held two Auxiliary Classes.
Why Does Ham Radio Work
"When all else fails"?
by Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, ARRL Pacific Division Director
and
Phones, Fires, and Failures
by Alan Thompson, W6WNU
See Class Details for videos.
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Our Amateur Extra Class license course is ongoing.
Class Details
General Club Meetings
Friday, October 20, 7PM
At Pacificon:
EmComm: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Panel Discussion
Hybrid Meeting!
Both In-Person and on Zoom
October:
November:
See the details on our
Speakers page.
We meet upstairs in Oak View 3. Park in the Upper Parking Lot. Testing is also upstairs. Ask anyone when you arrive.
Please see our COVID-19 statement before attending any Club in-person meeting or event.
Thanks for participating during
June 24 & 25, 2023 Field Day!
Olympic High School
2730 Salvio Street, Concord, CA
We look forward to seeing you in 2024.
MDARC is an ARRL
Special Services Club
Membership in MDARC includes autopatch access to all three MDARC voice repeaters (W6CX). We also maintain an ATV repeater, and support Packet / APS EchoLink, and IRLP. The W6CX D-STAR repeater is operational and connected to our gateway on the Internet.
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Register for One of our
Training Courses or Classes
Our Repeater systems are among the best in Northern California!
How to have Amateur Radio support for your event
If you would like Amateur Radio Communications support for your event and for assistance in planning for better communications and safety concerns and event coordination, we can help. MDARC can provide communications support for all areas where the event is taking place as well as in areas where cell phones do not work. We also can provide communications for the SAG/Sweep Vehicles, Rest Stops, Water Stations, etc. Please contact the MDARC Public Service Coordinator listed on the Public Service Page for assistance.
Join our Club Groups.io email reflector, to stay up to date on what's happening in the Club, meeting announcements, etc. See our Communicating With You page for details.
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.