Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Riverside County Amateur Radio Association (RCARA), a cornerstone of the Riverside amateur radio community with a rich history of service and communication support.
Club Overview:
- Club Name: Riverside County Amateur Radio Association
- Call Sign: W6TJ
- Contact Person: Alan Serl KM6KPW
- Email: W6TJ@arrl.net
Basic Information:
- Annual Report: November 30th, 2021
- Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 PM
- Meeting Place: Riverside Seventh Day Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
- ARRL Section: ORG
- Affiliation Date: January 17th, 1973
- Specialties: Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered: Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
- Website: w6tj.org
Club Description: RCARA has been a vital part of the Riverside community since 1955. The club welcomes anyone interested in amateur radio and actively provides communication support during public service events throughout the year.
A weekly Public Service Net is held every Monday at 7 PM to foster emergency preparedness, with bulletins on upcoming activities and events. The net can be accessed via the W6CDF Box Springs Repeater (224.460 MHz, -1600 KHz offset with a PL of 110.9 Hz), linked to the 2M repeater.
RCARA also hosts a 10 Meter Round Table Net on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM, allowing members to use their HF gear and engage in lively conversations. The club's 2M repeater, located on the roof of the Riverside County Administrative Center building, ensures emergency power and reliable communication across Riverside and surrounding areas.
Above all, RCARA emphasizes amateur radio as a service. Members volunteer their expertise for public service events, including emergency services, scouting events, walk-a-thons, races, and community events. Ham operators pride themselves on readiness for emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, or floods, providing critical communication when conventional means fail.
Club Statistics:
- Club Members: 49
- Voting Members: 49
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 49
- Voting ARRL Members: 35
Club Officers:
- Contact, President: Alan Serl KM6KPW
- Treasurer: James W. Wiley AG6EA
- Secretary, Editor: Madeleine L. Haase AJ6MF
- Vice President: John E. Salisbury W7RSO
Media Gallery:
- RCARA Logo
- Field Day 2020 - All masked up
Conclusion: The Riverside County Amateur Radio Association is dedicated to fostering a strong community of amateur radio enthusiasts and providing essential communication services. Their commitment to public service and emergency preparedness makes them a valuable asset to the Riverside area. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.
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