Tulare County ARC

The Tulare County Amateur Radio Club (TCARC) has indeed had a longstanding presence in the amateur radio community. Established in 1956, the club has provided a platform for local amateur radio enthusiasts to connect, share knowledge, and participate in radio-related activities for decades. TCARC’s affiliations with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) have been since April 1964 in promoting and advancing the amateur radio hobby over the years, it also underscores our commitment to the amateur radio community & hobby and its standards. If you're looking to know more about their activities, events, or current initiatives. Please Join us at one of our Club Meeting's... and/or on are Forum, we also have a social media presance. You can check in there also.

Our Local Repeaters

VHF/UHF Repeater System ALL ANALOG REPEATERS TRANSMIT A PL TONE PARK RIDGE 146.880 (-) PL 103.5 \| P25 NAC 293 223.880 (-) PL 103.5 440.400 (+) PL 103.5 \| P25 NAC 293 927.025 (-) 141.3 \| P25 NAC 293 1286.300 (-) PL 103.5 Others: Linked Porterville Rocky Hill 146.880 (-) PL 110.9 Exeter Rocky Hill 146.880 (-) PL 100.0 Jordan Peak 146.880 (-) PL 107.2	D-Star Repeater System MODULE A 1286.325 / 1274.325 (-) 12.000 Hz MODULE B 442.300 / 447.300 (+) 5.000 Hz MODULE C 145.0125 / 147.5125 (+) 2.500 Hz D-STAR DATA 1255.000
Packet Radio ** System ** BBS “SJVBBS” 145.090 or 441.500 @ 1200 bps. Part of the AMateur Packet Radio Network (AMPRNet) Running JNOS	GMRS Repeater System 462.700 RX / 467.700 TX / PL 103.5/103.5 (TSQL) 462.675 RX / 467.675 TX / PL 103.5/103.5 (TSQL)

FAQ:::

Ham radio, also known as amateur radio, is a fascinating hobby that involves using radio equipment to communicate with other amateur radio operators, or "hams," around the world.
Here are some key aspects of the hobby:
1. Communication: Hams can talk to each other across town, around the world, or even into space, all without relying on the internet or cell phones.
2. Technical Experimentation: Many hams enjoy building and experimenting with their own radio equipment, antennas, and other gadgets.
3. Emergency Communication: Ham radio can be a lifeline during emergencies when other communication services fail.
4. Social and Educational: It's a great way to meet people, learn about electronics and radio technology, and participate in community events.
5. Contesting and Awards: Hams often participate in contests to see who can make the most contacts in a given time period, and they can earn awards for various achievements.

To get started, you'll need to study for and pass a licensing exam, which covers basic radio theory, regulations, and operating practices.
Once licensed, you can set up your own station and/or start exploring the many facets of this diverse and rewarding hobby called "Ham Radio".

Head on over to are Testing and License Page for more Info. FYI ::: Parts of this site are still under constuction.