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 Broadcast of the monthly General Membership Meeting. ZOOM link for the 3rd Saturday meeting: will be posted here: 

HDARC at Spaceport 2024

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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.

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Antenna building class

Rob and Elaine POTA activation
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Field Day 2024
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October 19 ASK amateur radio club at the Fall Festival with MANY new hams. HDARC members David,Mike, Rob, Ken, Wes, Becky

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Tim Keller,

Mayor of Albuquerque came by to see the club in action, Field Day 2023

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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

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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

VOACAP by Jim Frazier click #1. #2

Mayor Tim Keller, HDARC Field day Ham Radio, Domingo Baca Albuquerque

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.

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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

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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

 

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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

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Mike Smith with two ASK scholars new hams

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Click on image to right to see all the pictures from the ZOMBIE APPOCOLYPSE at UNM

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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

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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

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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. 

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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!

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CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

57 MORE photos click here

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

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 Some of the  HDARC new HAMs AND new upgrades 

Congratulation JACK on your NEW GENERAL class license 

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Another dozen New and Upgrades CONGRATULATIONS!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

100% pass rate for HAMS testing 

All attended the clubs free study courses

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IF you are in or heading to Roswell NM, Please check out the Pecos Valley ARC, here is their website.

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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. 

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  • Ham Sandwich Productions
  • Flickr
  • Hamming around New Mexico
  • Free Ham radio test and class
  • Free ham radio testing classes
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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,


* Hamming Around New Mexico™


* 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. 

Check out the Photo Albums

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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

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MUGS by Shirley, custom with call

ONLY $15 each sjgodfrey@aol.com

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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

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The FIRST RSA,  Remote Site Activation by David, N6SIK. Contact from Ojito wilderness on 146.52 (national calling frequency) to Bill, K8TE in Rio Rancho, NM.

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STEAM day at the Nclear Museum HDARC

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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CLICK. THE badge above to order yours!

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Get your club gear, hats, shirts etc

             @

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.

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