The Tulsa Amateur Radio club is a registered club with the Parks On The Air (POTA) program. Beginning in 2026, there will be organized park activations for TARC members who are interested in participating in the program and contributing to club activation statistics as well as accumulating individual contact statistics. The POTA program, and POTA activations, are a great way to develop portable HF deployment skills and capabilities which could be useful for emergency communications as well as an enjoyable aspect to the hobby of amateur radio. What is Parks On The Air? Parks On The Air, or POTA, is […]
TARC March Newsletter
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February 2026 Meeting Minutes
February 2026 Meeting Minutes
TARC February Club Meeting 2026
Ask the Experts We’ll have 5 club members that are experts and you can ask anything! Paul WB5ANX – Amateur Radio Emergency Service Jeff AE5ME – All things digital Greg AI5HV – DMR Mark KD5SMF – Antenna design and experimentation Bart N5TWB – Net Control Operations
TUL Ares: Green Country Hamfest Greeter Sign UP
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February Newsletter
20260201-TARC-Newsletter-February-2026
January 2026 Meeting Minutes
January 2026 Meeting Minutes
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 […]