Lake Area Amateur Radio Klub (LAARK)

Lake Area Amateur Radio Klub (LAARK)

The Lake Area Amateur Radio Klub (LAARK) is a vibrant amateur radio club serving the North Texas area, with a strong focus on community involvement, training, and emergency communications. The club also offers various opportunities for members to engage in contests, digital modes, and other amateur radio activities.

Club Overview

  • Call Sign: K5LRK
  • Affiliation Date: September 11th, 1982
  • Annual Report: May 20th, 2022
  • Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM
  • Meeting Place: 6804 Main Street, The Colony, TX (Next to City Hall)
  • Section: NTX (North Texas)

Specialties and Services

  • Public Service/Emergency: LAARK participates in public service events and provides emergency communication support during drills and local emergencies.
  • Digital Modes & DX: The club is actively involved in digital communication modes and DXing (long-distance radio communication).
  • Contest: Members enjoy participating in amateur radio contests, engaging in friendly competition and skill development.
  • Repeaters & VHF/UHF: LAARK operates repeaters and focuses on VHF/UHF communications.
  • Training & Mentorship: The club offers entry-level and higher license classes and provides mentorship to new ham radio operators.
  • License Testing: LAARK conducts license test sessions for new and upgrading amateur radio operators.
  • Club Newsletter & On-the-Air Bulletins: Members receive regular updates through newsletters and on-the-air bulletins.

Club Leadership

  • Ken M. Rainey AC5EZ: Contact
  • Kevin L. Braby KW5KB: President
  • John C. Hill KF5VO: Treasurer
  • Ronald Ford KF5OMH: Secretary

For more information, you can visit the club's official website.

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