President’s QST January 2026
It is with a heavy heart… That I must report the passing of Richie Shroff, W5OKL. Many of you knew Richie as a longtime club member, Green Country Hamfest committee member, and just an all around great ham friend. He edited the TARC newsletter and website for many years as well. He will be missed, and it’ll be hard to fill those shoes…. RIP Richie! 2025 was a tough year due to the loss of some great hams! As just mentioned, Richie W5OKL, followed Bob Buford, W5RAB, and Ron Lancaster, KB5VDB, last July. Please take a moment to remember them […]
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Here is some information on a different Q-code… QCD, Qualified Charitable Distribution. Check it out! Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)… A Smart Way for IRA Owners to Support Charities and Reduce Taxes is to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), a tax-savvy strategy that allows individuals aged 70½ or older to transfer funds directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity. QCDs offer significant tax advantages, making them a popular choice for retirees who want to support their favorite causes while managing their tax liability. How do QCDs work?… With a QCD, funds are sent directly from […]
Report A Heckler Form
Many fields are required to submit. Please take the time if you are monitoring the repeater output to switch over to the input to see if you hear the same audio as the output and report with the correct drop down.
NWS – Storm Spotter Training 2026
We will be scheduling the 2026 training sessions, and posting them in the calendar below as they are scheduled. Throughout eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas, trained and dedicated individuals monitor the skies around their communities during severe weather events. These storm spotters provide first-hand severe weather reports to their local officials, and to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, which are used to make critical warning decisions. Being a storm spotter not only means dedication but also training. Each winter and spring the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service trains members of police & fire departments, emergency management officials, and amateur […]
FCC Fines Pirate Radio
IN THE MATTER OF JEAN BONCOEUR. FCC proposes a fine of $20,000 against Jean Boncoeur for pirate radio broadcasting on 90.5 MHz in Spring Valley, New York. . Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-01-12 by NAL. (DA No. 26-39). EB. DA-26-39A1.pdf DA-26-39A1.txt IN THE MATTER OF HENDERSON LENNOX ELCOCK. FCC proposes a fine of $20,000 against Henderson Lennox Elcock for pirate radio broadcasting on 106.3 MHz in Brooklyn, New York. . Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-01-12 by NAL. (DA No. 26-40). EB. DA-26-40A1.pdf DA-26-40A1.txt IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT BEKUNE . FCC proposes a fine […]
President’s QST December 2025
―Mark, WA5MA First things first… At the last TARC Monthly meeting Andrew, W5AWS, our new Parliamentarian, asked whether there were any nominations for club officers for the new year from the floor to contest the incumbent club officers―nothing heard. W5AWS asked for a motion to approve all the current officers for 2026: Ed, W1PN, so moved; Robert, KI5WDD, seconded; and those present at the meeting approved the motion by acclamation, there were no dissenting voices. However, there was one change, Bart N5TWB was stepping down as the Public Service Liaison Officer. When we heard that Bart was stepping down the […]
The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
Thank you for your interest in the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program for eligible amateur radio operators pursuing higher education. The ARRL Foundation manages more than 150 scholarships established by generous donors ranging from $500 to $25,000. Click HERE for the scholarship application. Applications will be accepted through December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Committee will review all applicants for eligibility and award decisions. All applicants must be an active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. [NOTE: Active foreign amateur radio operators are eligible for the ARDC Scholarships]. All applicants must submit a completed online application. Transcripts and any additional […]
November TARC Meeting Minutes PDF
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Public Service Liaison Officer – Bart Pickens
As has been discussed at the last two general member meetings, I’m leaving from the appointed position of Public Service Liaison for TARC. This is due to various health challenges that require my attention and time. There is still a need for a volunteer to do this work for the various events the club supports so I encourage interested members to contact Mark Adams – WA5MA. This article is to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity I had to serve the club and the community in this position. This was accomplished with much teamwork from many dedicated hams who […]