The Rockwall County Amateur Radio Club is a made up of a group of Amateur Radio operators in and around the Rockwall, Texas area.

The club was started with the Rockwall County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (RCARES) and eventually evolved into a full blown club in November of 1999. The Rockwall County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, exists as a separate entity, but is tied into the Rockwall Amateur Radio Club (RARC) through its members and support. The RARC and the RCARES work in conjunction with each other in many of the special events that we are involved with, with the exception, of course, when it comes to an emergency situation requiring trained personnel. However, since the RARC and the RCARES are made up of mostly the same hams, they're almost one and the same. Despite the club's relatively small size, we are here and are always willing to help when necessary. This includes helping our neighboring counties.

Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas, bordered by Dallas county to the immediate West, and Collin, Hunt, and Kaufman Counties, all in North Texas.

Next Meeting: August 19th, 2008 7:30 PM On the Square!


This month we will have Jo Ann Keith, KA5AZK, do a presentation to our club on how to compose a message and basic net check in proceedures within the National Traffic System. It is sure to be a hit, so join us for the fun!

About Jo Ann: First licensed in 1979 through the Garland ARC, Jo Ann has served as Treasurer, Assistant Manager and Manager of the 7290 Traffic Net ever since and is currently Manager. She has been fifth region transmit for the National Traffic System and years ago was Net Control on the Region Five Traffic Net. Currently, she also serves as Net Control on the 7290 Traffic Net on Tuesdays and on Wednesday evenings on the Texas Traffic Net. Jo Ann and her OM, John W5BWC, who is retired from Collins/Rockwell/Alcatel, have been married 41 years and currently live in East Texas on 35 acres near Gilmer and Diana.
Remember, KEEP IT INTERESTING, HAVE A GOOD TIME, and most importantly, MAKE IT FUN!

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