DSARC Monthly Meeting – Hands-On Digital Night! 🚀

Join us tonight for an exciting and hands-on meeting packed with planning, projects, and practical radio learning!

📅 Date: Tonight
🕖 Time: 1900
📍 In Person: 2370 N Polk Extension, Moscow, ID
🌐 Online: DSARC Discord Voice Channel
🔗 Join here: https://tinyurl.com/dsarc-discord-020425

Thinking about getting licensed or upgrading?

🕕 Test Session Starts at 1800 (before the meeting)

You can view upcoming sessions and register here:
👉 https://dsarc.us/resources/testing

Pre-registration is encouraged for all sessions — including tonight’s.

If you’ve been on the fence about testing, this is your sign.

We’ll review what’s on the calendar and what’s coming next. Now’s the time to plug in and help shape the schedule.

• Finalizing designs

• Materials and logistics

• Scheduling build sessions

• Layout ideas

• Equipment needs

• Long-term infrastructure goals

Let’s pick a date and get it scheduled!

How do we grow participation and engagement? We’ll discuss outreach strategies and opportunities.

Discussion about developing and supporting a regional ham radio hospital communications capability.

Tonight we’re diving into the world of digital radio operations — beginner-friendly and practical.

We’ll cover:

• Easy entry points into digital modes

• Different hardware levels (simple to advanced setups)

• Sound card interfaces, hotspots, and digital-capable radios

• Live demos of various equipment types

If you’ve been curious about FT8, Winlink, JS8Call, packet, or other digital modes — this is your starting point.

No experience required. Just curiosity.

We’re building an even bigger year for DSARC, and membership makes it possible.

👉 Join or renew here: https://dsarc.us/membership

Your dues support:

• Shared equipment and infrastructure

• Training materials

• STEM programs

• Emergency communications readiness

• Community outreach

• Insurance and nonprofit operations

Thank you for helping power what we’re building together.

🗓️ 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 Operators Needed!
It’s a great way to build confidence and emergency communications skills. Reach out on Discord or email contact@dsarc.us if you’d like to run a net.

We’re looking for:

• Technical write-ups

• Event recaps

• Project builds

• Educational content

Have something cool to share? Let us know!

📧 contact@dsarc.us

We’re looking for someone to help:

• Share meeting updates

• Post event reminders

• Promote activities

• Grow awareness in the community

If you enjoy social media and want to support the club — this is a great way to contribute.

Have a topic you’d like to teach?
Beginner or advanced — we’re always looking for presenters.

Fun Fact:
Many popular digital modes like FT8 can decode signals that are far below human hearing levels — sometimes down to -20 dB or lower — meaning you can make contacts when voice would be impossible.

Pro Tip:
When starting digital modes, keep it simple. A basic interface cable and free software can get you on the air faster than waiting for the “perfect” setup.

✨ Whether you’re brand new, returning, or deeply experienced — tonight is a great chance to plug in, learn something new, and help shape what DSARC becomes next.

See you at 1800 for testing and 1900 for the meeting — in person or on Discord! 🎙️📡