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Fun with spare parts

I have a bunch of these little LCD displays laying around for various projects, and a lot of them get gutted out from time to time because the project outlived its usefulness. One such display is a small 3.5″ USB-C…

By WZ8Q · September 24, 2026
Field/Mobile Ops

A Walk Through History: Recap

The bands might not have cooperated, but the weather sure did. And the turnout at John’s mini-museum (KD8JSP) was definitely…

By WZ8Q · August 13, 2026
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Walk Through History — Special Event

[Note: Updated with correct time.] The Defiance County Amateur Radio Club will be joining the Friends of Independence Dam State…

By WZ8Q · July 16, 2026
Field/Mobile Ops

Make It Work!

Imagine you’re going on an adventure. A little out of state excursion, where nature abounds and state parks are plentiful.…

By WZ8Q · April 30, 2026
Amateur Radio News

60 Meter Band Updates

In case you missed it, we’ve got some changes to the 60 meter band. As of February 13, 2026, the…

By WZ8Q · February 25, 2026
Club News & Events

2025 Christmas Party Pics

My apologies to all for the delay in getting these pictures posted. (Yours truly was in the middle of a…

By WZ8Q · February 1, 2026
Contests & Events

Fundraiser: Hams Selling Ham

We have a quick and easy fundraiser running until Easter of 2026 through The Honey Baked Ham Co. Know someone…

By WZ8Q · November 16, 2025
Contests & Events

Klondike Derby Volunteers Needed!

The Van Wert Amateur Radio Club is looking for local amateur radio operators to assist with traffic handling at this…

By WZ8Q · October 30, 2025
Club News & Events

Board Officer Opening

The DCARC has an opening for Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the 2026 calendar year. Nominations are now…

By WZ8Q · October 14, 2025
Fests and Swap Meets

Williams County Hamfest

I just got this flyer from Stan, W8SRD, who informed us on the Thursday net that the Williams County club…

By WZ8Q · October 2, 2025