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  DCARA Field Day Potluck Dinner & Field Day Overnight Operations
  Join us for the return of a DCARA Field Day tradition! On Saturday, June 27, at 5:00 PM, during ARRL Field Day 2026, the club will host a potluck dinner at the Post Oak Pavilion at Pilot Knoll Park, our traditional DCARA Field Day location. DCARA will provide: Members, family, and guests are encouraged to… Read more: DCARA Field Day Potluck Dinner & Field Day Overnight Operations
• 2026 World Cup Special Event Station
  If you’re a fan of soccer (football), you know that the World Cup is a pretty big deal, and in 2026, the World Cup is hosted in the USA. Games are spread among 16 host cities in the US, Canada and Mexico, including Dallas and Houston in Texas. Games here are scheduled at AT&T Stadium… Read more: 2026 World Cup Special Event Station
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  7th Annual Go-Kit Challenge
  Show us your rigs! It’s time again for the Go-Kit Challenge in Highland Village (Same location as last year!!). Last year there were over 30 participants and close to 100 attendees and we hope for more this year. So polish up your kits and get ready to show them off! When: March 21st 2026, 8:00am… Read more: 7th Annual Go-Kit Challenge
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  Winter Field Day 2026 – DCARA Event Cancelled Due to Weather
  First, I would like to express my appreciation to Bayless KG5UJM and Stewart KE5UT for planning a great Winter Field Day 2026. Unfortunately, the weather is not going to be cooperative for our event. Current forecast has the following: Friday NightRain showers likely before midnight, then rain, freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow.… Read more: Winter Field Day 2026 – DCARA Event Cancelled Due to Weather
• ARRL CW Rookie Roundup
  The ARRL CW Rookie Roundup happened on Sunday, December 21st at the old EOC building. The Elmers introduced themselves and discussed how to learn Morse code and how to get started sending CW. This was followed by one-on-one sessions where the Elmers demonstrated a CW exchange between two stations. The Elmers brought their vast CW… Read more: ARRL CW Rookie Roundup
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  Army MARS – Today and Into the Future
  INTRODUCTION TO ARMY MARS Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) is an Army sponsored program that organizes, trains, and utilizes Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensed amateur radio operators, as military Auxiliarists, to contribute to and support the Department of Defense (DoD).  Army MARS is made up of private citizen volunteers who employ their own High Frequency… Read more: Army MARS – Today and Into the Future
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  DCARA Christmas Dinner – December 13th 2025
  The DCARA Christmas Dinner will be on December 13, 2025 starting at 4pm. Tickets are $19.99 per person. Please use Paypal form below or contact Gerald WB5NZV to make other arrangements. Please complete your ticket purchases on or before December 10th by 11AM to reserve a spot. The dinner will be at the Denton County… Read more: DCARA Christmas Dinner – December 13th 2025
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  Turkey Roll 2025 – Sat 11/22 – Request for Volunteers
  Turkey Roll is just around the corner! This is one of the largest bike rides in the area. The course through northeast Denton county was well received last year, and this year will see even more improvements! Reporting times are going to range from 6:00AM through 8:30AM on Saturday 11/22. The event should be wrapped… Read more: Turkey Roll 2025 – Sat 11/22 – Request for Volunteers