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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