Salt Lake Peaks Amateur Radio Club (K7CSW)

The Salt Lake Peaks Amateur Radio Club (SPARC), identified by the call sign K7CSW, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The club is focused on general interest activities within amateur radio, including public service, emergency communications, and repeater operations. Established in 2003, SPARC brings together a community of licensed amateur radio operators to promote the hobby and provide valuable services.

Club Overview

• Call Sign: K7CSW
• Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month at Noon
• Meeting Place: L-3 Communications - West, Salt Lake City, UT
• Affiliation Date: March 15, 2003

Specialties and Services

SPARC is dedicated to fostering amateur radio skills and providing a community for local operators. The club has a broad scope, including public service and emergency communications.

• Specialties:

  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency Communications
  • Repeaters
  • VHF/UHF Operations

• Services Offered:

  • Club Newsletter
  • Entry-Level License Classes
  • General or Higher License Classes
  • Repeater Access

Membership and Leadership

SPARC has a close-knit group of members, with 36 members in total, of which 25 are also ARRL members.

Club Officers:

• President: Thor Femenias (KF7RKO)
• Treasurer: Ryan G. Pacifico (N7RRP)
• Secretary: Roy E. Stephenson
• Vice President: Karl J. Johnson (AC7YU)
• Editor: Frederick John Donkin (KA7MMM)

The Salt Lake Peaks Amateur Radio Club continues to be an important part of the local amateur radio community, providing support and educational resources to its members while promoting the use of amateur radio for public service and emergency communication.