WC5C Amateur Radio Club

10/09/2023

Looking for a local in-person test? You can find our test sessions and register @ https://hamstudy.org/sessions/AC5V

We schedule tests monthly and can accommodate special requests for persons not able to attend one of our normally scheduled sessions. You can contact [email protected] .

Prepare for your ham radio test for free with stats-driven flash cards, question lists, explanations, and practice tests.

10/09/2023

Parker County Swapmeet Friday, 14th. See website for additional information.
https://www.wc5c.org/?p=451

Testing will be availble. Please preregister: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/64e0fef5fab0a9100bbe2ae8/1/register

Net Control: 14 Sep – Brian Richman, K9BJR 21 Sep – Chad Boultinghouse, KI5OVO 28 Sep – Bob Ballard, KG5SQJ 5 Oct – Wayne Morris, AC5V

10/03/2023

Those in the Azle area with access to the 147.160, tone 110.9 are invited to join the Elmer session hosted by Wayne, AC5V, today at 7pm. The session is a Q&A to discuss any amateur radio topics. One topic will be starting or improving Morse Code capabilities.

07/28/2023

In-person testing is offered on 5 August at 5:50pm for all Amateur license classes. This is before the Tri-County WC5C Amateur Radio Club meeting at 7pm.

Use the link below for more information and to register.

Find local ham radio test sessions, register for a test session, and get your ham radio license!

07/09/2023

Peach Pedal Support 2023 is Done! It was not as hot and we supported a lot of riders. A big THANK YOU to all our vooulunteers!

06/22/2023

We will be setting up for Field Day tomorrow afternoon starting at 1pm. If you are available and want to help, come on out. You will be able to participate in setting up radio stations and antennas for simulated emergency operations.

The location is the Azle Fire Department: 900 Lakeview Dr., Azle, TX 76020.

Pre-meeting dinner for this month will be at El Torito Mexican Restaurant – 11210 Azle Highway (FM 730 South) – Azle, Texas 76020. Typically, we meet for dinner starting around 5:15-5:30pm. NOTE: Verification that this business is still open is needed. Appears to be closed (see map).

05/29/2023

05/14/2023

Join us for Field Day 2023, June 24 - 25.

We will be setting up at the Azle Fire station, 900 Lakeview Dr., Azle Fire station. From 1pm Saturday to 1PM Sunday. Volunteers can assist with setting up stations starting Friday afternoon. The public is invited to attend and learn more about what Amateur Radio can do, in emergency situations, providing communications around the US and the World.

Operators will be available to explain what Amateur Radio is and how you can enjoy a lifetime hobby and valuable community asset.

The attached document describes a little more about the ARRL Field Day:

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2021/2_1-%20FD%20Flier%20-%20What%20is%20FD%20generic.pdf

05/04/2023

Happy Morse Code Day!
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Dot and dash your way into the Morse Code Day celebrations. Learn how to use this amazing form of telecommunication that was widely used.

04/28/2023

ARRL Field Day 2023
http://www.arrl.org/field-day #:~:text=2023%20ARRL%20Field%20Day%20is%20June%2024%2D25&text=ARRL%20Field%20Day%20is%20always,4th%20full%20weekend%20in%20June.

Hello everyone,

If you want to participate in the ARRL Field Day with the TriCounty "WC5C" Amateur Radio Club, Please sign up. The club is making plans for Field Day this year and try to find out how many are interested in participating. Use the ARRL site for additional information about Field Day. The club proposed site it the Azle Fire Station.

Volunteer opportunities for "2023 ARRL Field Day with WC5C June 24 -25" are now open.

Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/9LM4P

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

Thank you for volunteering!

Wayne Morris
[email protected]

Volunteer signup sheet

04/11/2023

Volunteer opportunities for "2023 Peach Pedal Bike Ride - July 8, 2023" are now open.

Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/EKAPE

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

Thank you for volunteering!

Volunteer signup sheet

03/12/2023

Some Amatuer Radio History in a movie.

An RKO Picture, well worth watching!