Tar River Amateur Radio Club

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About our club

The Tar River Amateur Radio Club (TRARC) is a community-based organization located in and around Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The membership is comprised of hams that live in Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Nashville, Castalia, Wilson, Raleigh, and other surrounding small towns in this mostly rural community.

Formed in 1989, TRARC is active in many events throughout the year. Aside from regular club meetings on the first Monday of each month, the club has many members that are active with ARES. Monthly meetings always include an interesting presentation of a ham related topic for discussion and education. Examples of recent topics included BPL, ARES/RACES, ULS, Antennas, PC Virus protection, and, of course, Field Day.

Field Day is the club's biggest event of the year. With a diverse group of hams, there is something for everyone at the TRARC Field Day event. Starting at the April meeting each year, the participation of each and every member is vital and much appreciated. By tradition, the clubs president heads up the effort with the help of four or five captains in charge of specific areas. Everyone is involved in some aspect. Intense contesting and laid back eyeball QSO's co exist in harmony with a good time, good food, and good fellowship had by all. Always in the forefront is presenting Amateur Radio to the general public as a helpful resource in the time of need.

Membership is open to any licensed amateur radio operator and associate membership is available to any interested person wishing to pursue an amateur radio license. Dues are $15 per year and include a monthly newsletter and TRARC e-mail address. TRARC is an ARRL affiliated club.

Please join us at the next regular club meeting! (click here for the next meeting information)

For more information or to join, contact our club at the address or e-mail address listed below.

Last updated: Jan 2008

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Tar River Amateur Radio Club
Rocky Mount, NC 27804-7202
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