High Desert Amateur Radio Club of NM INC.™
a 501(c)(3) non-profit Charity DONATE HERE
FREE test Sponsor of the Institute of HAM Radio Sciences™
In cooperation with NewMexicoHAMRadio.com™
Broadcast of the monthly General Membership Meeting. ZOOM link for the 3rd Saturday meeting: will be posted here:
HDARC at Spaceport 2024
Congratulations!! Rob and Elaine Summerhill, Winners of the Frank Warren HAM of the YEAR Award. Given to the member(s) who exibit service to others in the tradition set out by our club founder Frank Warren AB5WJ. Previous winner Yul Bratcher on the left and our president Mike Smith on the right.
Antenna building class
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Rob and Elaine POTA activation
click for video
Field Day 2024
a visit by Representative Stefani Lord
Early morning setup of communication trailer
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a visit by Representative Stefani Lord
The NEW magic carpet!!!
October 19 ASK amateur radio club at the Fall Festival with MANY new hams. HDARC members David,Mike, Rob, Ken, Wes, Becky
Tim Keller,
Mayor of Albuquerque came by to see the club in action, Field Day 2023
Sad News, Our friend and fellow Ham,
Wesley "Wes" Jones NM5WJ has become a silent key. You will be missed. 73
CONTACT EMAIL: NM5HD@ARRL.NET
HDARC Sandia Mtn repeater
442.750 tone 162.2 +shift
HDARC Repeater East Mountain
145.370 tone 162.2 -shift
Click on Photo below for 2024 Hamfest presentations
ARISS SSTV ISS
Download the MMSSTV software at: https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php, see DOWNLOADS. MMSSTV113A.exe 2,5 mb.
Attention! Date and time may change.
Refer to AMSAT.org / Pass Predictions / ISS
October 28th, Hamming Around New Mexico and the East Mountain Group Meeting, Moriarty Airport, see details below.
HDARC Red Hat YL Generals
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Hamming Around New Mexico
On JUNE 10th we headed to the Cibola National Forest for a POTA activation, and fantastic BBQ provided
Upcoming Events with the HDARC
WEEKLY chat shack NET every Saturday on Mega link 10am click for frequencies across NM & TX
10am . Meeting at Domingo Baca Center 3rd Saturday of every month
CONGRATULATIONS. !! Jack Poccia, the youngest HDARC Extra!! WE are Proud of you!!
We all pased our test
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TONS of HAM gear at BLOWOUT prices
call David 619 306-7260
Mike Smith with two ASK scholars new hams
Click on image to right to see all the pictures from the ZOMBIE APPOCOLYPSE at UNM
WINTER FIELD DAY
@ THE ASK ACADEMY Noon till 7pm. 1-28-23
1 Yul Bratcher WA5YUL delivering 800 COVID-19 rapid tests courtesy of HDARC and Bernalillo County OEM to Al Braun AC5BX of the Socorro ARES group and Socorro ARC for public distribution in Socorro.
2. Yul Bratcher WA5YUL delivering 3200 COVID-19 rapid tests courtesy of HDARC and Bernalillo County OEM to Tom Gallager, Director Domingo Baca Community Center which will be distributed to the public at Domingo Baca, Bear Canyon Community Center, and Los Volcanes Community center in Albuquerque.
October 19,2022 at the Nuclear Museum for a special event, the club taught HAM to over 100 students from several schools. Over 25 students GOT ON THE AIR. We were the hit of the day
We Offer
F R E E
HAM RADIO FREE TESTING
click HERE to register
Free License (VE) Testing on the 3rd Sat of the month at 12:00 noon after the monthly meeting at 10am.
AT THE
North Domingo Baca Center
7521 Carmel Ave N.E.
classroom #4 click for map
Albuquerque NM 87113
You can email us at
NM5HD@ARRL.NET
or call 505 355-6329
Something interesting....
UPGRADE TO EXTRA
John Cunningham and his son Brandon, offer the extra training course for free as long as you are at least a General and a VE. We can always add you to the Laurel group, and get it gratis. Here is the info:
HamTestOnline™ - Free Extra Course for Active Volunteer Examiners
HamTestOnline™ - Free Extra Course for Active Volunteer Examiners
Free Extra course for active volunteer examiners!
Pretty sweet....
Examinees are required by the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form.
GET YOUR FRN NOW
New license applicants must create an FCC user account and register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions. Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC, visit the CORES Registration page and the FCC's Registration instructions page.
Per FCC rules, a valid email address is also mandatory on the application form.
WE Meet 10am the third SATURDAY at Domingo Baca, map below
Past Schedule for Hamming Around New Mexico
July 9th, Saturday Los Alamos - .
Visit the Bradbury Science Museum – No entrance fee click
Set up for Ham Radio Activation at the local park.
August 13th, Saturday Madrid 50 Minute drive from the Denny’s Parking lot near I-25 and Hwy 550.
Visit the Mining Museum click $5 entrance fee Lunch at a local restaurant CLICK FOR GREAT VIDEO OF MINING IN THE AREA
Click here for pictures of the fun had by all
Sept 10th, 2022 Saturday Ice Cave, Grants, NM 90 minute drive from the Route 66 Casino off ramp to Ice Caves. Visit Ice Caves and Bandera Volcano click.
August ' meeting with boy scout (click for presentation)training by Bill Mader, and Yul Bratcher testing (all passed)
ALL IN ATTENDANCE HAD A FANTASTIC AND FUN TIME!
FIELD DAY sponsored by
High Desert Amateur radio club
Was held at Domingo Baca Park on Saturday June 25th. A fantastic event with 11 (eleven!) stations set up by members from all local clubs,
Caravan Amateur radio club, ADXA,
BCARES, SCARES, Upper Rio FM society, and Bosque Amateur radio club. All had a great time!! pictures HERE
Some of the HDARC new HAMs AND new upgrades
Congratulation JACK on your NEW GENERAL class license
Another dozen New and Upgrades CONGRATULATIONS!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
100% pass rate for HAMS testing
All attended the clubs free study courses
IF you are in or heading to Roswell NM, Please check out the Pecos Valley ARC, here is their website.
CONGRATULATIONS TO HDARC Members:
Rob Summerhill activated Rio Grande Nature and Petroglyph National Monument
Parks on The Air (POTA) activity is a great success. There are only three parks officially registered in the Albuquerque area:
(1.) Petroglyphs National Monument,
(2.) Rio Grande Nature Center, and
(3.) Cibola National Forest (Sandia Mountains). After registering yourself on the POTA website, you can become an Activator at any of these “parks” or be a Hunter seeking those Activators. Activators must make contact with at least 10 hunters to be consider an activation…and follow very specific steps, shown on its website, in reporting your contacts. Hunters need not submit anything.
This year the Club decided to let Kid’s Day be run by kids.
High Desert ARC of NM President David, N6SIK with General Class operators Jack, KI5FGJ and Hailey KI5KAF at the North Domingo Baca Community Center for ARRL’s Kid’s Day.
May 14th, 2016, David Ham, N6SIK, operating as W1AW/0 at the 2016 ARRL Rocky Mountian Division Convention, the HamCon in Keystone Colorado.
Photo courtesy of HDARC director, Ryan KG5MFZ
It is hoped that this web page will serve as a useful resource for the amateur radio community.
Listen to HF radio on line, list of Global sites
The High Desert Amateur Radio Club of New Mexico Inc.™ is recognized as an active and talented group of amateurs who have been involved in:
* two ARISS school contacts,
* demonstrations at the Balloon Fiesta
* S.T.E.M. education in the schools,
* the sponsoring of local contests
Sample Contest Announcement
Outback New Mexico: performing ham radio outdoors at some of the most scenic sites in the State.
Important Information:
Club Repeaters:
Sandia Crest 442.75 (+) PL 162.2
Mega-Link for Saturday Program
145.29 (-) PL 100 Hz
Club Mailing Address:
H.D.A.R.C.™
5052 Mira Vista Drive NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
hdarcpres@gmail.com
619-306-7260
MUGS by Shirley, custom with call
ONLY $15 each sjgodfrey@aol.com
4" stickers to show your membership for motorhomes, trailers, cars, trucks. Contact Club at above phone or email
The pricing FOR THESE COASTERS
$4.00 each
4 for $12.00
20 or more $2.50 each
If anyone's interested I can do mugs with a person's call sign, $15.00 each 15 oz mugs. The mug design is the box BELOW.
Thanks,
Shirley sjgodfrey@aol.com
The Radio Amateur is:
CONSIDERATE...He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL...He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE...He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.
FRIENDLY...He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED...Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.
PATRIOTIC...His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.
- adapted from the original Amateur's Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928
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@
Rio Rancho T-Shirts
1207 Golf Course Rd SE Ste F, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Speak with Wayne or Penny at: (505) 891-1521
Rio Rancho T-Shirts has produced a beautiful embroidery patch of our club logo. They have the artwork in their computer and can scale the image to almost any size your heart desires. You can take an item of clothing or bags or hats or whatever by the shop for a custom application of the club logo. You can also take advantage of the wide variety of hats, shirts and jackets they have available.