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DRAC Hamfest in August

The Davenport Radio Amateur Club Annual Hamfest will be held on August 29 at the National Guard Armory on West Kimberly Road. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will be holding a testing session for new licenses and upgrade licenses. Door prizes will be given away throughout the event.
Click here for more details and directions.
Annual Fall Club Picnic

Our annual club picnic will be held at the Buffalo Bill shelter at Scott County Park on October 11 at noon. All members and their families and friends are welcome to attend. Come join us for some good food. Please bring a dish to pass. The club will provide meat. There is no cost to attend.
Click here to view a printable map of Scott County Park.
Christmas Meeting is Confirmed

The December club meeting has been confirmed with Pizza Ranch on Monday, December 7. We will be in the private room off the main dining room. Dinner will be at 6:00pm and the meeting will be at 7:00pm. Members and their guest must purchase their meals.

Two WinLink gateways are now operational in the Quad Cities metro area. One is in Milan and one in in Davenport. One or both should be reachable within the metro area, dependent on your equipment.
Click here for full details on the gateways.
License Testing has Resumed

The Davenport Radio Amateur Club has resumed license testing for new hams and hams wanting to upgrade their current license. Our first session was held on November 10, 2024 and we currently hold exam sessions every other month throughout the year.
Click here for our testing schedule and more information.
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Next Scheduled Events
- August 31, 2026
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Monthly Club Meeting
August 31, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722, USAClub meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Bettendorf Public Library at 7:00 PM, unless…
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- August 29, 2026
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DRAC Annual Hamfest
August 29, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Iowa National Guard, 5300 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806, USAThe Davenport Radio Amateur Club Annual Hamfest will be held on August 29 at the National Guard Armory on West…
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- October 11, 2026
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Annual Club Picnic
October 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Scott County Park, 18850 270th St, Eldridge, IA 52748, USAOur annual club picnic will be held at the Buffalo Bill shelter at Scott County Park on October 11 at…
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WiRES-X and Nets Schedule

- August 19, 2026
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The Diner
August 19, 2026 4:00 am - 4:30 am
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)The Diner with Lance, ADØGA
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Anything Goes Net
August 19, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)Anything Goes Net with Jon, KZ4JON
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The North Atlantic Net
August 19, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)The North Atlantic Net with Guy, TF8YY
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- August 20, 2026
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The Diner
August 20, 2026 4:00 am - 4:30 am
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)The Diner with Lance, ADØGA
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Wake Up with Terri & Ray
August 20, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)Wake Up with Terri & Ray with Terri, KFØHFI & Ray, KFØEBI
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Scott County ARES Net
August 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
146.880 -600 PL Tone 77.0HzThe Scott County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) net is hosted by Joyce Taylor, KF0ITI, and is held…
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Let’s Talk Digital
August 20, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)Let’s Talk Digital with Bucky, WØSUN & Friends
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- August 21, 2026
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The Diner
August 21, 2026 4:00 am - 4:30 am
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)The Diner with Lance, ADØGA
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Second Cup of Coffee
August 21, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)Second Cup of Coffee with David, KEØDSV
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Windy City Weekend
August 21, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
146.940 -600khz - WiRES-X (KC Wide)Windy City Weekend with Arturo, W9TRO
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Yaesu Radios Donated to ARRL to Inspire Visitors and Young Hams



