Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club: A Hub for Radio Enthusiasts

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club (MDARC), a cornerstone for amateur radio operators in Lafayette, CA.

Club Overview:

• Club Name: Mount Diablo ARC
• Call Sign: W6CX

Contact Information:

• Contact Person: Richard C. Wade WM6G
• Daytime Phone: (925) 288-1730
• Evening Phone: (925) 288-1730
• Email: info@mdarc.org

Basic Information:

• Annual Report: July 10th, 2024
• Meeting Time: 3rd Friday of each month at 7 PM
• Meeting Place: In-person at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lafayette, CA, and via Zoom Meeting
• ARRL Section: EBA
• Affiliation Date: July 13th, 1948
• Specialties: Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
• Services Offered: Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General or Higher License Classes, Hamfest, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Packet Radio BBS, Repeater
• Description: The Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (MDARC) provides education, training, and public service opportunities to amateur operators of all abilities and license levels. MDARC is the host club for the ARRL Pacific Division Convention - PACIFICON. We offer continuous training classes on all levels of amateur radio licensing and provide monthly testing. We provide opportunities for the general public to interact with us in our outreach programs, and at Field Day each June. We take great pride in our Education and Training classes that are open to all who are interested in various aspects of amateur radio. Every meeting and activity we host is open to everyone. We feature high-quality repeaters on 2M, 220, 440, 2M D-STAR, DATV 1.2 GHz, and 144.390 MHz digipeater. Come and join us!
• Links: MDARC Website

Club Activities: The Mount Diablo ARC offers a range of activities and services:

• Monthly Meetings: Held on the 3rd Friday of each month, both in-person and via Zoom.
• Special Events: Hosts PACIFICON, the ARRL Pacific Division Convention, and participates in Field Day each June.
• Educational Programs: Continuous training classes on all levels of amateur radio licensing, monthly testing, and public outreach programs.
• Technical Services: High-quality repeaters and a Packet Radio BBS.

Club Statistics:

• Club Members: 329
• Voting Members: 283
• Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 283
• Voting ARRL Members: 185

Club Officers:

• Contact: Richard C. Wade WM6G
• President: Larry Bradley KK6QPE
• Treasurer: Barbara Whysong K6WHY
• Secretary: Brian Lotter KM6NGS
• Vice President: Ed Morales KJ6KYT
• Editor: Matthew Gerald Vurek N4DLA

Conclusion: The Mount Diablo ARC is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing amateur radio through education, public service, and technical excellence. For more information, visit their website or contact them directly. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.