DARC Calendar of Events
JUNE Meeting 2026
Location: @ Church of Christ
6500 E Del Almo Blvd, Lakewood, CA
Entrance is at the back of the building
2026 June Contesting
June VHF Contest
June VHF Contest
No, not Field Day, another contest that’s sometimes forgotten. In June there’s a contest that’s ideal for Hams
with only a Technician class license. It’s on the weekend of June 13-14. All that’s needed is a good VHF/UHF
station (HTs are too low power), an appropriate antenna (vertical for FM, horizontal for SSB but sometimes you
can get away with a vertical), and a logging program as the ARRL no longer accepts paper logs. Yes, it’s good
practice to submit a log as contest stations rely on verification for best results.
Go to https://www.arrl.org/june-vhf or click the link below for more information.
AMATEUR RADIO - A National Resource
ARRL Field Day
June 27 - 28, 2026
DARC will be joining the United Radio Amateur Club (URAC) at Fort McArther in San Pedro. This is a premier site and is on a rise above the Korean Bell with ocean views on three sides. Feel free to stop by and operate and enjoy the scenery.
For ARRL Field Day Information and Contest Rules go to https://www.arrl.org/field-day
or click the ARRL Field Day link below.
VE Exams
VE Exam Information
The Downey Amateur Radio Club
provides VE examinations
for all classes of Amateur Radio licenses.
The VE exam date for
Saturday, June 20 is CANCELLED.
Contact Bob Reeder, KK6WHE
at (562)-553-2811 or
See FAQ's for detailed information.
Please reach out to Bob to schedule an exam
or if you have further questions.
FCC Amateur Radio Licenses
FCC Amateur Radio License Preparation
Workshops for all classes of Amateur Radio Licenses are provided by the Downey Amateur Radio Club for all classes of Amateur Radio licenses using study materials written by Gordon West. The next class will be a "Technician" Level Class.
Contact Ralph, KI6JAR
or
Reach out to
Dave Glenn, N6TEB
for further information.