Houston Hamfest 2026
2026-02-20 12:00 - 2026-02-21 15:00 (America/Chicago) | OK
Greater Houston Hamfest

Fort Bend County Fairgrounds 4310 TX- 36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471
2026 will be February 20 Noon to 6pm and February 21st 8am till 3pm

Orange Hamfest 2026 - Orange Tx
2026-02-27 13:00 - 2026-02-28 18:30 | OK
https://www.qsl.net/w5nd/index_files/HAMFEST%20INFO/hamfest%20info.htm
Orange Hamfest 2026
Our 51st year!
Hosted by:
Orange ARC, Jefferson County ARC and Beaumont ARC
The Orange Hamfest is an ARRL sanctioned event.
WHEN: Friday/Saturday, February 27th – 28th, 2026 – A Two-Day Event!
WHERE: Orange County Convention & Expo Center @ 11475 FM 1442
Orange, Texas 77632

(Coordinates: 30 07.28N & 093 52.92W or 30.1244,-93.8922)
Hamfest TIME: Feb. 27th – 1PM to 6:30PM and Feb. 28th – 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

TARC Tech Night
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
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Ham Testing
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-02 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 Monthly Meeting
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Center in Veterans Park, 1028 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK, 74120, United States
Due to the Storm Spotter Training for Tulsa we will be skipping our normal meeting for this meeting.

Ham Testing
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 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!

ST. Patricks Hamfest Midland Tx
2026-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
The 70th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Hamfest and ARRL West Texas Section Convention will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the MLK Community Center in Midland, TX.
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Ham Testing - Evergreen Communications Group
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00, 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 Tech Night
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
Tony KA5TRO / Randy W5RIP POTA activation demo / OKPOTA Day 4/18
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Green Country Hamfest 2026
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | OK
Claremore, OklahomaApril 10 and 11, 2026
http://www.greencountryhamfest.org/index.php

Online Registration Will OPEN Around The First Of February 2026!
Advance admission is $8.
Preregistered flea market tables are $15 each.
Commercial booths are $50 each.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Tables are $20 at the door.

Advance admission is $8.
Preregistered Tables are $15 each.
Commercial booths are $50 each.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Tables are $20 at the door.
Order early and save!
Online Preregistration Closed
March 31, 2026
There are only 10 Commercial Tables remaining
226 Flea Market Tables remaining

Click here to see what tables are still available for purchase at the door.
Clicking the link above opens a new window.
REGISTRATION CLOSED.

About the
Green Country Hamfest
Dates of the hamfest for 2026 are
Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11, 2026

400 Veterans Parkway
Claremore, OK 74017

Friday open to public at 4 PM to 9 PM
Saturday open to public 8 AM to 3 PM
Setup Friday 12:00PM.
Setup at 7:00AM Saturday until 8:00AM.
Test it before you buy it during the hamfest open hours.
ARRL VE-Testing Friday evening at 1800
ARRL VE-Testing Saturday at 1300
Friday testing will be in the Expo Will Rogers Room.
Saturday testing will be in the 4H Building on the west side of the Expo Parking lot.

Forum Schedule

OKDXA table and they do Card Checking for DXCC/WAC/WAS/VUCC.
Note: Applicants should complete the award application on the ARRL website and bring all required paperwork?
Meet ARRL Division and Section representatives.
Mark Kleine – N5HZR, ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager
ARES Forum – Mark Conklin N7XYO Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Large selection of Vendors
Saturday Forums
Door Prizes drawing every hour
32,000 square feet climate controlled facility
280 Tables
Easy access and free parking
Green Country Hamfest provides shuttle rides to and from the Expo Building and the parking lot.

Oklahoma Parks On The Air Weekend
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | OK
Time: TBD, but the park event permit will be valid from 8AM until 10PM local time.
Location: Keystone State Park, Pavilion #4 (highest point in the park!)
Important details:

TARC club members and guests who want to participate in the event are welcome. You will NOT have to pay a park entry fee (normally $10 per car, except if military veteran or over age 62; check travelok.com for specific details and to register your license plate if you meet one of the two previous criteria) as long as you park your vehicle in the vicinity of Pavilion #4, where the activation will be held;

Club members who are licensed but do not have a portable setup ARE welcome. There will be several stations set up for operation, and operators can cycle in and out, so there will be opportunities for all to get on the air;

Per the POTA club activation guidelines, an operator can NOT operate outside of his/her privileges, even while using the club call sign, which we will be using. This is different from ARRL Field Day rules, so be aware. Technician-class licensees DO have a portion of the 10M phone allocation, between 28300-28500 kHz, and there is generally a lot of activity there for POTA events provided the band conditions permit. Also, everything from 6M up is available, and it is our intention to operate VHF and UHF simplex (no repeater contacts allowed!) during our activation, so those are also possibilities;
Don’t forget that TARC has two HF go-kits with nearly everything you will need for a portable station activation, so this may be an option for some’
*ALL* HF stations will be *REQUIRED( to operate with a bandpass filter. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not own a bandpass filter, there will be filters available for use for all HF bands EXCEPT 30M or 60M. This requirement is in place to minimize or eliminate interference between the multiple stations that will be operating simultaneously. If you have bandpass filter(s), feel free to bring them, especially if you have a 30M or 60M filter. Please mark your filters to ensure you get them back. Also, short jumpers would be greatly appreciated;
All individual operators will be responsible for his/her own logging, and all logs must be submitted in the approved .adi format via email to pota@w5ias.com after the event. They will be checked before they are submitted. Also, don’t forget that your accurate logs will ensure that both you as the operator and the club as the activator gets credit for your contacts/QSOs;
Don’t forget appropriate supplies besides any equipment you may bring, such as food and/or beverages, chairs, tables, sunscreen, bug spray, or other outdoor necessities. At this time, there are no plans for a burger burn or other organized meal, but that could change.
PLEASE, if you plan to come, or are interested in coming, or just want more info, don’t hesitate to email pota@w5ias.com. We would like to have a good idea about how many folks are coming. If you are planning to come, we would appreciate knowing:

– Your name
Your call sign and license class
What time(s) you plan to arrive and depart
If you will be bringing equipment to operate, and, if so, generally what you will bring and what bands/modes you plan to operate
Whether or not others may operate your stations, if you are bringing one
If you might need a particular item for portable ops (e.g. battery, portable antenna, etc. This does not include bandpass filters)

We hope that this will prove to be the first of many successful and enjoyable POTA activations for the club and for anyone new to POTA. Thanks for your interest!

Tony – KA5TRO

TARC Monthly Meeting
2026-04-21 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
Paul WB5ANX / Kelly Baker N5TUG Bike Ride Prep / Skywarn
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Tour de Tulsa 2026
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
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

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 | OK
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Cop Land Classic 2026
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
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

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
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Field Day Planning - Zoom
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | OK
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Field Day Planning - Zoom
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | OK
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Tulsa Tough 2026
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | OK
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 – Closed

Ham Testing
2026-06-13 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 | Keplinger Hall, Room 3140, 430 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
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Field Day Planning - Zoom
2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OK
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Ride to Remember Black Wall Street 2026
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
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 – Closed

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

ARRL Field Day 2026
2026-06-27 09:00 - 2026-06-28 13:00 | OK
RSVP to Play – CLOSED
RSVP to Work – CLOSED

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 Distant: 443.850 + PL 88.5
Talk IN OnSite: 441.850 + PL 88.5
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
Dinner: 5PM (RSVP Required before 6.14)
Camping: bring your tent!!
Band Plan 2026
******************* 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: ????
Hydration/Safety:**********************************
FREQ/Filter Coordinator: This year will be handled at the INFO Booth
GOTA Station Lead:K5AEB Ann Bruun
Info Booth: **********************************
Rules Specialist:
CW Specialist: KY5VAR Ky Vargas
Digital Modes: AE5ME Jeff Scoville
Logging Setup: W5GGW Greg
Logging Support: KG5GJ Brain Powers & KD5DBP Doug Powers
Photos : **********************************
W1AW Bulletin: AE5ME Jeff Scoville
NTS Message: AE5ME Jeff Scoville
Project : 40 M EFHW Antenna – Gabe KJ5JOW – Parts List
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..
Helpful Documents
Field-Day-Rules 2026
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
2026 Summary Sheet
Field Day Responsibilities Checklist
2026 Field Day Packet v1
WASmap_Color
OK NTS Rules
ARES
Tulsa County ARES members, the Tulsa Amateur Radio Club (TARC) will be hosting a workshop at Haikey Creek Park, 113th / South Garnett on Saturday, June 27 from 2-4 pm on Saturday of Field Day. ARES members, or prospective members, are invited to participate at any time during the two hour period.
Key topics

Position Task Books (sign/questions/start one)
Winlink (create, send, receive WL messages / Winlink weekly net info)

I plan to have a dedicated WL station on VHF at the ARES table.

NTS messages (create and send)
COMM go bag challenge (bring yours comms go bag)
Level 2 proficiency and skills (work on any skill in Level 2 Proficiency/Skill area)

Directions

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