KB6EOC Benicia Amateur Radio Club: A Beacon of Emergency Communication

KB6EOC Benicia Amateur Radio Club: A Beacon of Emergency Communication

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the KB6EOC Benicia Amateur Radio Club, a dedicated group focused on emergency communications and community engagement.

Overview of Benicia Amateur Radio Club:

  • Club Name: Benicia Amateur Radio Club
  • Call Sign: KB6EOC
  • Contact Information:
    • Contact: Robert B. Fentress, W6RBF
    • Daytime Phone: (707) 742-3227
    • Evening Phone: (707) 742-3227
    • Email: KB6EOC@arrl.net

Club Activities and Services:

  • Specialties: Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF
  • Services Offered: Entry-Level License Classes, General or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
  • Description: The Benicia Amateur Radio Club (BARC) is highly active in emergency communications and operates station KB6EOC in the Emergency Operations Center at the main Fire Station in Benicia, California. The club conducts classes and accredited exams, participates in Field Day annually, and conducts ongoing communications training and emergency radio exercises.
  • Club Website: BeniciaARC.com

Meeting Details:

  • Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday Monthly at 7 PM (except December)
  • Meeting Place: Benicia Fire Station One, 150 Military West (enter on West 2nd Street side)
  • Affiliation Date: March 10, 1981

Club Statistics:

  • Club Members: 73
  • Voting Members: 73
  • Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 72
  • Voting ARRL Members: 49

Officers:

  • President: Justin R. Cowgill, KM6ZTH
  • Vice President: Gregg A. Horton, K6XSS
  • Treasurer: John Maguire, AA6ZT
  • Secretary: Robert B. Fentress, W6RBF
  • Editor: Michelle L. Wyman, AA6MW

Conclusion: The KB6EOC Benicia Amateur Radio Club plays a crucial role in emergency communications and community service. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.

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