Amador County ARC: Connecting Communities through Amateur Radio

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Amador County Amateur Radio Club (Amador County ARC), an essential part of the amateur radio community in Amador County, California.

Club Overview:

• Club Name: Amador County ARC
• Call Sign: K6ARC

Contact Information:

• Contact Person: John O. Stettler KI6DWP
• Email: (Not provided)

Basic Information:

• Annual Report: July 31st, 2017
• Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
• Meeting Place: Volcano Communications Tech Center, Pine Grove
• ARRL Section: SVA
• Affiliation Date: September 11th, 1982
• Specialties: Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF
• Services Offered: Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
• Links: Amador County ARC Website

Club Statistics:

• Club Members: 65
• Voting Members: 51
• Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 51
• Voting ARRL Members: 37

Club Officers:

• Contact, Treasurer, Editor: John O. Stettler KI6DWP
• President: Stephen R. Gillentine AF5CN
• Secretary: Kitten M. Chapman KK6QEG
• Vice President: Kathryn L. Barstow KK6HPE

Club Activities and Services: The Amador County ARC maintains two active repeaters with wide coverage of the foothills and into the Sacramento valley. The club offers classes for new hams and organizes various activities to promote the hobby. They have a strong focus on community activity support, especially for bicycle ride events, providing communication support for events with up to 1,500 participants. The club also responds to local disasters, providing emergency communication and maintaining a strong linkage with the Red Cross. Recently, they formed a partnership with a local 4-wheel rock crawling club, highlighting the importance of ham radio as an emergency communication link. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and foster good fellowship among members.

Conclusion: The Amador County ARC is a dedicated group that not only enjoys the hobby of amateur radio but also provides vital communication services to the community. For more information, visit their website or contact them directly. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.