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– October Club Meeting Recap
The Kent County Amateur Radio Club gathered for its October meeting on Tuesday evening, with members enjoying a night of club updates, technical presentations, and discussion about several ongoing projects.
One of the highlights of the evening was a presentation by Tim, KC3OO, on the club’s newly installed Sinclair SD-14 antenna for the 146.910 repeater. The antenna was generously donated by Nick, N3YMS, and installed by Nick and his team. Tim reviewed the antenna’s design, capabilities, and the coverage improvements members can expect as a result of the upgrade. The club extends its sincere thanks to Nick and everyone involved in making the project a success.
Members also received an update on plans for a new antenna at the Kent County Emergency Operations Center. Discussions continue and the project remains a work in progress as the club evaluates options and requirements.
Election season is also approaching. All current club officers have announced their intention to run again for their respective positions in 2027. Nominations remain open through the November meeting, with elections to be held at that time.
The evening also included an informative presentation by Steve, KC3DSO, who introduced members to Logbook of The World (LoTW). Steve covered the basics of getting started, how the system works, and some of the many features available to operators looking to confirm contacts electronically. https://www.arrl.org/quick-start
Looking ahead, the club’s annual Christmas Party will once again be held at the EOC as a potluck dinner, taking the place of the regular December meeting. More details will be shared as the event approaches.
The next regular meeting of the Kent County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Tuesday, November 9. We look forward to seeing everyone there for another evening of amateur radio fellowship, learning, and club business.
– October ARES Meeting Update
The Kent County ARES team met on Monday, September 28th at the Kent County 911 Center. Members gathered to review the upcoming SET (Simulated Emergency Test). The SET will consist of 4 parts during the week of October 19-24. All are invited to participate in as many parts as you can.current activity, discuss digital‑mode capabilities, and continue strengthening emergency‑communication readiness across the county.
Jim (KC3BTV) also went over taking message traffic and gave those in attendance the opportunity to do some practice message traffic.
The next ARES meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 26th at 7:00 PM at the Kent County 911 Center, 911 Public Safety Blvd, Dover, DE.
Jim will be discussing how the SET (Simulated Emergency Test) went, the good, and what can be improved.
All licensed amateurs—whether KCARC members or not—are welcome to attend and participate.
Monthly Club Meetings
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
Meetings are held in the conference room of the
Kent County Emergency Operations Center. (EOC)
911 Public Safety Blvd. Dover, DE.
Drive up to within about 1 or 2 feet of the gate, it will automatically open. No code or access is needed for the gate.
After passing through the gate make an immediate left and park there.
The door you will see is our access door into the building. The door is locked, but during meeting nights someone is close by to open it. Our meeting room is straight in when you past through the doors.
ARES Meeting
Meetings are held at 7 PM on the last Monday
of the month in the conference room of the
Kent County Emergency Operations Center.
911 Public Safety Blvd. Dover, DE.
(The Club Radio Room will be open 2 hours
before each meeting for Club members
to use the UHF/VHF/HF radios located there)
Check the Calendar of Events for the next Meeting date.
KCARC – Kent County Amateur Radio Club
Dover, Delaware
501(c)(3) Nonprofit