Decatur (Alabama) Amateur Radio Club

Field Day 2026
2026-06-27 09:00 - 2026-06-28 14:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
Our 73nd Field Day event. We will set up at aq location to be determined beginning at 0900 on Saturday, June 28. The event runs from 1300 CDT (1800UTC) on Saturday to 1300 CDT (1800UTC) on Sunday.
Please come help set up, get on the air on a radio, or just hang out and talk and enjoy ham radio.

DARC Monthly Meeting - July 2026
2026-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Aquadome Recreation and Pool Center, 1202 5th Ave SW, DECATUR, AL, 35601, United States
The regular monthly business meeting of the Decatur Amateur Radio Club. The location has changed because of renovation work at the Morgan County Courthouse. The new meeting location is the Aquadome Recreation Center at 1202 5th Avenue SW in Decatur.

Amateur Radio License Testing
2026-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Decatur Public Library, 504 Cherry Street NE, DECATUR, AL, 35603, United States
The Decatur Amateur Radio Club offers license testing at 1:00 pm on the first Saturday of each month in the Decatur Public Library. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is much easier if you contact us beforehand so we can be ready with the proper testing material for you. To reserve a spot please contact us with your contact information and the level of license you seek. The testing fee is $15.
Please email us at:
DecaturHamTest@w4atd.org
The Decatur Public Library is located at 504 Cherry Street NE, Decatur, AL, on the block bordered by Sixth Avenue NE (US Highway 31) and Lee Street. The new Renasant Bank building is on the corner across Lee Street.
When you come for a test, please bring appropriate ID (especially your FRN, which is required on the license application) so you do not delay your test or the testing of others. If you have questions, please contact us at the above email address.

DARC Monthly Meeting - August 2026
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Aquadome Recreation and Pool Center, 1202 5th Ave SW, DECATUR, AL, 35601, United States

DARC Monthly Meeting - September 2026
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Libby’s Catfish & Diner, 1401 AL-67, Decatur, AL, 35603, United States

DARC Monthly Meeting - October 2026
2026-10-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Aquadome Recreation and Pool Center, 1202 5th Ave SW, DECATUR, AL, 35601, United States

DARC Monthly Meeting - November 2026
2026-11-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Aquadome Recreation and Pool Center, 1202 5th Ave SW, DECATUR, AL, 35601, United States

DARC Monthly Meeting - December 2026
2026-12-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Libby’s Catfish & Diner, 1401 AL-67, Decatur, AL, 35603, United States
The quarterly “eatin’ meeting” and Christmas Dinner of the Decatur Amateur Radio Club.

DARC Monthly Meeting - January 2027
2027-01-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Morgan County Courthouse, Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
The regular monthly business meeting of the Decatur Amateur Radio Club.
