EXPERIENCE GARLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
GARC Dues Rates
Notice to all GARC members. Dues rates are changing. Please see the Nov 2024 Arclite for more information.
If you are looking for an in-person FCC license class then contact: education@k5qhd.org
Upcoming Classes
Technician
February 25, 2025, through April 1, 2025
August 26, 2025, through September 30, 2025
General
April 29, 2025, through June 3, 2025
October 28, 2025, through December 2, 2025
Amateur Extra
June 10, 2025, through July 29, 2025
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For information please email John, KF5FWK at <education@k5qhd.org>
Classes are held at the Garland Amateur Radio Club's Communication Center located in the west side
of the building on the west side of The Garland Central Fire Station (Fire Station Number One) which
is at 1027B Austin Street, Garland, Texas 75040-5608. You may notice the HAM radio tower there.
We use the ARRL "red", "blue", and "green" manuals for the Technician, General, and Amateur Extra
classes. Take note that the ARRL calls the "red" manual the Ham Radio License Manual.
Fees: $15 donation for the class. $35 donation for the ARRL manual if purchased from GARC.
The Technician and General classes meets on Tuesday evenings for six (6) Tuesday evenings in a row.
The Amateur Extra class meets on Tuesday evenings for eight (8) Tuesday evenings in a row.
For more information please see: 2025 Education Schedule
Using HAM Radio for Civic Activites and Education
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Join us June 22-23 for Field Day! See the news section for more details
2024 Field Day location is:
Freeman Heights Baptist Church
Back Parking Lot
1120 N. Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
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See the following PDF to read about the upcoming Cycle 25 Sunspot!
WHO WE ARE
The Garland Amateur Radio Club, Inc., formed in 1957, offers a program of educational and civic activities in the second largest city in Dallas County. We are an ARRL Special Services Club supporting a full complement of activities including Field Day participation, license classes, and active support of public service events. The club also maintains the Garland Amateur Radio Communications Center, located in downtown Garland. We operate the VHF repeater on 146.660 MHz (-) with a PL of 110.9 and the UHF repeater on 442.700 (+) with a PL of 110.9. Here are our articles of incorporation and club bylaws.
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ACTIVITIES
TRAINING
Theory and Code Classes
Information on how to obtain an FCC Amateur Radio Service License (HAM License), can be found here:
Technician Class instruction
A Technician Class education course and information is now available online by going here:
http://www.wildfire-productions.com/training-technician/
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General Class instruction
A General Class education course and information is now available online by going here:
http://www.wildfire-productions.com/training-general/
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Extra Class instruction
A Extra Class education course and information is now available online by going here:
HAM LICENSE
Garland Area Amateur Radio Testing
In the Garland area, we have a very active ARRL Volunteer Examiner team that serves much of the area east of Dallas. If you are interested in taking a test or becoming a volunteer examiner, you can contact Janet Crenshaw, WB9ZPH, visit the WB9ZPH VE Team website or call (972) 302-9992 for additional information.
Do you want information about the licensing process?
Here's what's involved in getting a license.
Changing the address on your existing license
CONTACT GARLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
1027B Austin St, Garland, TX 75040, USA
(972) 272-4499