Tour de Tulsa 2026
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: River West Festival Park.
Start checking your essential gear: reflective vest, bike rack (or pickup bed), mobile radio with at least 25 watts, (optional) handheld radio for use when out of vehicle, first aid kit, ice chest, personal comfort items, cover for seats to be used by sweaty riders, (optional) bike repair kit, air pump (TARC has loanable pumps). These are the basic items and you can supplement the list as you see fit.
This ride will be using only the APRS units provided by the Tulsa Repeater Organization and the APRS digipeaters provided by TARC. If you have your own APRS, please plan to use one of the provided units so the unit numbers are more easily tracked on the TRO computer system. Net Control will only be looking for those unit numbers on the mapping sys-tem so outside APRS IDs will not show up on the system for tracking.
E-mail any questions to me and plan on a good time. We’ll discuss more details on how to support a ride at the next TARC meeting at TU.
Check out radios and programming. The band plan and what frequencies we are going to use can be found here – ICS 205 – Radio Communications Plan –

37th Annual Tour de Tulsa
benefitting Tulsa’s River Parks
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
The Tour de Tulsa has been a spring cycling ritual for Tulsa-area cyclists for more than 30 years. The ride is presented by the Tulsa Bicycle Club and held at Tulsa’s River Parks.
Tour de Tulsa offers routes ranging from 20 to 100 miles and includes a family fun ride with options ranging from 5 to 10 miles.

Proceeds from the 2025 Tour de Tulsa will benefit the River Parks Foundation, enhancing the quality of life in Tulsa through its River Parks System.
Tulsa’s premier spring community bicycle ride features good food, great rest stops, full on-road support, and friendly riders all along the way.

SAG Registration – CLOSED

Ham Testing
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Broken Arrow Public Service Complex, 1101 N 6th St, Broken Arrow, OK, 74012, United States
Ham Testing
ALWAYS MAKE CONTACT WITH ORGANIZER TO MAKE SURE TESTING IS STILL SCHEDULED!

TARC Tech Night
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
AE5ME Winlink / Winlink forms
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Field Day Staff Zoom Call
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00
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Cop Land Classic 2026
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
The Cop Land Classic Bike Ride is the largest fundraiser for the Tulsa Police Officers’ Memorial and is put on annually 2 weeks following the Memorial Service held to honor the 41 fallen officers of the Tulsa Police Department.
5 routes with elevations:

“The Misdemeanor” (15 mile)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31295289
“The Felony” (31 mile)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31440685
“Deferred Sentance” (44 mile)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31295943
“Escape Route” (57 mile)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31295843
“The 67 to Life” (67 mile)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31260804

The ride will start and finish at the Tulsa Police Officers’ Memorial at the Tulsa Police Training Center, 6066 E. 66 St. N., Tulsa on May 18th.
E-mail any questions to me and plan on a good time. We’ll discuss more details on how to support a ride at the next TARC meeting at TU.
Check out radios and programming. The band plan and what frequencies we are going to use can be found here – ICS 205 – Radio Communications Plan.
MORE INFO COMING!!

SAG Registration – Closed

Ham Testing - Evergreen Communications Group
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Evergreen Church, 10301 E 111th, Bixby, OK, 74008, United States
Walkins welcome until 1000. Office buildings east of the main building- west entrance
ALWAYS MAKE CONTACT WITH ORGANIZER TO MAKE SURE TESTING IS STILL SCHEDULED!

TARC Monthly Meeting
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
The TARC meeting will be held at the TU campus at Keplinger Hall in room # 3140
WB5ANX / W5JHC Bike Ride Prep / Field Day Prep
Zoom info
Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Ham Testing
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | American Red Cross, 10151 E 11th ST, Tulsa, OK, 74128, United States
Third Thursday of Odd Months – Testing
ALWAYS MAKE CONTACT WITH ORGANIZER TO MAKE SURE TESTING IS STILL SCHEDULED!

TARC Tech Night
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
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Tulsa Tough 2026
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00
Three days of crits and two days of rides
Whether you’re a professional cyclist, new to crits and rides, or simply a casual cyclist seeking a fun experience, Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is the event for you. This prominent bike race in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers three days of crits, each taking place on a different course and at a unique venue. The payouts are generous, and the atmosphere created by the enthusiastic crowds is unparalleled. For those who prefer a festive and enjoyable cycling experience, don’t miss out on the Fondo rides held on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, riders can choose from three different distances, while Saturday offers two distances, allowing you to select the route that aligns with your desired pace and challenge level.

REGISTER TO SAG – Open
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Ham Testing
2026-06-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Broken Arrow Public Service Complex, 1101 N 6th St, Broken Arrow, OK, 74012, United States
Second Saturday of even months except for April due to Green Country Hamfest
ALWAYS MAKE CONTACT WITH ORGANIZER TO MAKE SURE TESTING IS STILL SCHEDULED!

TARC Monthly Meeting
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
The TARC meeting will be held at the TU campus at Keplinger Hall in room # 3140
Zoom info
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Ride to Remember Black Wall Street 2026
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
The Community Light Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Osborne Celestain with a mission focus on feeding the hungry where they are in Tulsa and surrounding communities. This will be the inaugural Ride to Remember BWS. We set out to create a ‘rider friendly’ bicycling event in Tulsa to promote fitness and fun. We will be offering ride distances of 15, 35, 50, & 70 miles. Our goal is to provide challenging and enjoyable routes for cyclists of levels. We encourage you to come out and join our cycling community.
Register to SAG – NOT OPEN

Sooner Sprint Contest
2026-06-20 08:00 - 20:00
More Info – https://w5ias.com/sooner-sprint/

ARRL Field Day 2026
2026-06-27 09:00 - 2026-06-28 13:00
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO.. the only thing correct here is the date.
RSVP – Sign UP!
Date: 6.27-28.2026
Location: Haikey Creek Park Tri-Plex
Location: 35.99388,-95.853557
Chairs: W5JHC Jack Conway & KY5VAR Ky Vargas
Committee Chairs: YOU!
PIO: Any Club Officer
Bands: (80,40,20,15,10,6)
Talk IN: 443.850
Simplex local :146.550
Muster: 9:00am 6.28
Safety Meeting: 10:00A (ISH) Mandatory for operators (Main Gazebo)
Setup: Noon 6.28
Start Time: 1pm 6.28
End Time: 1pm 6.29
Tear Down: 11am 6.29

OLD 2025 DATA IS BELOW HERE>> THIS IS NOT UP TO DATE JUST A PLACE HOLDER FOR NEXT YEAR!!

Dinner: 5PM (RSVP Required before 6.14)
Camping: bring your tent!!
******************* June Meeting Power Point & INFO **************************
ARRL Field Day on the fourth full weekend of June every year is the opportunity for thousands of amateur radio enthusiasts throughout the U.S and Canada to set up temporary communications stations and make contact with like-minded people. Licensed radio operators (often called “Hams”) spend the weekend practicing community outreach, emergency preparedness, and technical skills. It’s basically radio heaven.
A contest is held each year with individuals, clubs, and teams trying to make contact with as many stations as possible over 24 hours. Field Day will take place on June 28 and June 29 with over 35,00 people expected to take part. It begins at 18:00 UTC Saturday and runs through 20:59 UTC Sunday. Pack your camping equipment, throw up some temporary antennas, and spin the dials on your radio, because this not-to-be-missed event is rich in history, tradition, and technology.
All hams or non-hams are invited and you don’t have to be a club member to participate. The staff will assist you in getting on the air and teach you how to operate. You don’t have to be licensed to operate.
TARC Planning
Operating Status: 7AOK
Max Output: 100W
Safety Officer: K5TZS David Griffon
Hydration/Safety:**********************************
FREQ/Filter Coordinator: This year will be handled at the INFO Booth
GOTA Station Lead:K5AEB Ann Bruun
GOTA Station: WW0CJ, CJ Pokowitz
POTA: KD5SMF, Mark Roberts
Info Booth: **********************************
Rules Specialist: KC9THI Ian Duncan
Trailer Chief: KF5VCQ Steve Childers
CW Specialist: KY5VAR Ky Vargas
Digital Modes: AE5ME Jeff Scoville
Logging Setup: W5GGW Greg
Logging Support: KG5GJ Brain Powers & KD5DBP Doug Powers
Photos : **********************************
Resident Elmer: KA6DOY Remell Spencer
Cooling Station Courtesy : KA6DOY Remell Spencer
W1AW Bulletin: AE5ME Jeff Scoville
NTS Message: AE5ME Jeff Scoville
Schedule of Events

Gazebo Map

Parking
As with previous years do not park in the main row in front of the covered gazebo. We share parking with the play park and what better way to get some young operators to stop by than giving them UP FRONT parking! Totally good with loading and unloading things for short term, but let’s be good park friends and leave the space and make some new friends!
Don’t forget to be on the look out for TARC Swag for sell this year at the info booth..
SPECIAL BUY FD 2025 TUIT

This year for donation between$2-10, you can get one of these cool collectable items, they make a great stocking stuffer or a cool gift to trade with fellow hams!
Helpful Documents
Field-Day-Rules 2025
ARRL-RAC Section List
2025 ARRLRAC Section Checklist
2018-Field-Day-2-page-dupesheet
2019 FD Log Sheet
***TARC FD Log Sheet – Minimum Data****
W1AW Schedule
4_1a-2024 Summary Sheet
Field Day Responsibilities Checklist
2024 Field Day Packet v1
WASmap_Color
OK NTS Rules
TARC FD Flyer
ARES
Tulsa County ARES members, the Tulsa Amateur Radio Club (TARC) will be hosting Field Day at Hakey Creek Park, 113th / South Garnett on Saturday, June 28.
If you are working on your Position Task Book (PTB) for Tulsa County and have questions or need help completing required items, come to the TARC Field Day site. During this workshop we will discuss the frequency plan for Tulsa County, programming radios, sending ICS-213 messages, Winlink, NTS, and go bags. This will help you meet the required and optional elements in Level II of the PTB. Bring your own PTB and let’s move your training forward.
Directions

South Garnett Road, Bixby, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, 74008

Dam Jam 2026
2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
Northeast Oklahoma’s Most Scenic Fall Bicycle Ride
Located in the heart of Oklahoma’s Green Country, in beautiful Mayes and Delaware Counties with more than 2,500 miles of lake shoreline, in the lovely foothills of the Ozark Mountains.
You’ll experience lush countryside, well-paved, shady rural roads, DAM J.A.M.’s own festive rest stops, and some of the best support of any bicycle ride…anywhere.

SAG Registration – Not Open

Route 66 on the Air 2026
2026-09-12 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00
More Info To Come

Route 66

Background on “ The Mother Road”
U.S. Highway 66 was established in 1926, was the first major improvement to link the west coast with the nations heartland.
Through stories, songs and TV shows, the highway came to symbolize the spirit of the freedom of the open road, inspiring many to see America.
However, the demise of Route 66 began in the 1950’s as the U.S. began it’s interstate highway system, and the highway was officially decommissioned in 1986. Today, small portions of the U.S. Highway 66 still exist in towns and rural areas in several states.
Background on Route 66 On The Air Special Event
Originally started by the Northern Arizona DX Association, it was a way to allow amateur radio operators a fun way to “Relive the Ride.” They also can relive their own memories of Route 66, and get to celebrate the highway’s rich history in making the U.S. what it is today.
Citrus Belt Amateur Radio Club (CBARC) in San Bernardino, CA took over the event a couple years later and has grown into one of the best special amateur radio events each year.
Amateur radio clubs using special 1×1 callsigns operate from cities on or near the route from coast to coast. Hundreds of operators worldwide aim to contact as many radio operators as possible who would like to take part in this annual event.

Tulsa County ARES - Simulated Emergency Test 2026
2026-10-03 08:00 - 17:00
The Tulsa County Amateur Radio Emergency Services organization will be conducting the annual Simulated Emergency Test (SET). This is an exercise that tests our processes and skills that we would use during an actual emergency. The exercise will begin at 0900 on Saturday, October 5. We will be using several local repeaters along with Winlink gateways. We are also coordinating with Rogers County on their SET as well. Operations begin with volunteers checking in on the Staging Net at 0900 using the 145.110 repeater. Volunteers will then be given a tasking to change frequencies to another net based upon their skills and training. We also are planning to conduct a test of our Hospital Net during the exercise.
ICS LINKS
For more information, please contact Paul Teel, WB5ANX, Tulsa County ARES Emergency Coordinator at WB5ANX@arrl.net.
