The Tidelands Amateur Radio Society (TARS) is a community-oriented club that has been serving the amateur radio community in the Dickinson, Texas area since its establishment in 1982. The club is dedicated to the promotion of amateur radio, offering training, support, and emergency communication services.
Club Overview
- Call Sign: K5BS
- Affiliation Date: March 20th, 1982
- Annual Report: March 8th, 2023
- Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
- Meeting Place: 1353 Hwy 646, Dickinson, TX 77539
- Section: STX (South Texas)
Specialties and Services
- Public Service/Emergency: TARS is actively involved in community service, providing emergency communications support to local agencies such as the Galveston County, Red Cross, and local law enforcement. The club also participates in various emergency drills, Field Day, and local events like air shows and fun runs.
- Digital Modes & DX: The club engages in digital communication modes and DX (long-distance) operations.
- Repeaters & VHF/UHF: Focus on operating repeaters and VHF/UHF communications.
- Training & Mentorship: TARS offers classes for entry-level and higher amateur radio licenses and provides mentorship to new operators.
- Hamfest: The club hosts an annual Hamfest, with proceeds supporting local repeaters and other amateur radio-related endeavors.
- License Testing: The club conducts license test sessions for new and upgrading amateur radio operators.
- Club Newsletter & On-the-Air Bulletins: Regular updates are provided through newsletters and on-the-air bulletins.
- Packet Radio & BBS: TARS supports packet radio and operates a Bulletin Board System (BBS).
- TVI/RFI Committee: The club has a dedicated committee for resolving television interference (TVI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) issues.
Website: Tidelands Amateur Radio Society Website
Club Statistics
- Total Members: Not listed
- Voting Members: Not listed
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members: Not listed
- Voting ARRL Members: Not listed
TARS Officers
- Contact: Bo Thomas, KT1AA
- Daytime Phone: (409) 789-8160
- Evening Phone: (409) 789-8160
- Email: info@tidelands.org
TARS continues to be a vital part of the amateur radio community, contributing to local public service, providing education, and enhancing communication capabilities in the Dickinson, TX area.
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