Riverland Amateur Radio Club Overview

Riverland Amateur Radio Club Overview

Club Details

  • Name: Riverland Amateur Radio Club
  • Call Sign: W9UP
  • Contact: Shawn A. Hicks KD9KGQ
  • Affiliation Date: January 19, 1972
  • Annual Report Date: February 25, 2022
  • Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday Monthly at 7:00 PM
    • Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 401 West Ave South, La Crosse, WI
  • Section: Wisconsin (WIA)

Specialties

  • Contesting
  • Digital Modes
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency
  • Repeaters
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered

  • Club Newsletter
  • Entry-Level License Classes
  • General or Higher License Classes
  • Hamfest
  • License Test Sessions
  • Mentorship
  • On-The-Air Bulletins
  • Repeater Access

Club Activities

The Riverland Amateur Radio Club (RARC) is a Special Service Club actively involved in community events, including:

  • Runs, walks, and parades
  • Storm spotting
  • Licensing classes and VE testing sessions
  • Monthly program nights
  • Weekly nets
  • Annual Hamfest

Membership Statistics

  • Total Members: 32
  • Voting Members: 32
  • Licensed Amateur Members: 32
  • ARRL Members: 28

Leadership

  • Contact & President: Shawn A. Hicks KD9KGQ
  • Treasurer: Lawerance A. Neve AB9NE
  • Secretary: Carl W. Thurston KC9HDS
  • Vice President: David A. Peters KB9EWG
  • Editor: Scott Cross KB3MKD

Online Presence


Summary

The Riverland Amateur Radio Club (RARC) plays a vital role in promoting amateur radio and supporting the local community in La Crosse, Wisconsin. As a Special Service Club, RARC conducts educational programs, VE testing, and public service initiatives. With a strong focus on community involvement, RARC supports events such as storm spotting and charity runs. Monthly meetings and weekly nets provide members with opportunities to engage, learn, and share experiences. The club's annual Hamfest further strengthens its commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive amateur radio community.

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