📡 DSARC Antenna Build Day – This Saturday! 🚀

Join us this Saturday for a hands-on build day as we work together to create a lightweight, packable NVIS antenna designed for emergency communications.

This is a great opportunity to learn, build, test, and get on the air together!

📅 Date: This Saturday 03/21/2026
🕙 Time: 1000 – 1400
📍 Location: 2370 N Polk Extension, Moscow, ID

We’ll be building a portable NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) antenna, ideal for:

• Local and regional HF communications

• Emergency communications (EmComm) scenarios

• Field deployments and portable operations

This antenna design is:

• Lightweight

• Packable

• Easy to deploy in the field

Perfect for go-kits, field day, and real-world response situations.

👷 Hands-on building and learning
📡 Discussion on NVIS theory and use cases
🧪 Testing and tuning the antenna after the build
🎙️ Getting on the air (conditions permitting!)

💡 Bring your gear!
This is also a great time to:

• Bring radios, batteries, and portable setups

• Ask questions

• Experiment and learn from others

Whether you’re brand new or experienced, this is a great environment to learn by doing.

Projects like this are made possible by DSARC memberships and generous support from our community.

Your support helps fund:

• Build materials and shared equipment

• Training opportunities

• STEM and outreach programs

• Emergency communications readiness

👉 Support the mission / Join DSARC:
https://dsarc.us/membership

Thank you for helping us make hands-on learning like this possible!

🗓️ Latah AuxComm / ARES Net – Tuesdays at 1830
📡 WA7HWD Moscow Mountain Repeater
• 146.820 MHz (– offset, 127.3 Hz PL)
🧾 Prompt: https://dsarc.us/nets/auxcomm_ares

🎙️ Net Control Volunteers Needed!
Great opportunity to build confidence and on-air skills — reach out on Discord or email contact@dsarc.us.

Have a project, build, or lesson learned? Share it with the club!

📧 contact@dsarc.us

Help us share events like this and grow our community!

Want to teach or demo something? We’d love to have you!

Fun Fact:
NVIS antennas are commonly used by military and emergency services because they allow reliable regional communication without relying on repeaters or infrastructure.

Pro Tip:
When setting up an NVIS antenna, height matters — typically 0.1–0.25 wavelength above ground gives the best high-angle radiation for local coverage.

✨ Come build, learn, and get on the air with us this Saturday!
Whether you’re building your first antenna or adding to your go-kit, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and connect with the group.

See you from 1000–1400! 🎙️📡