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We are having a picnic after the Bix 7 race at noon on July 25 at Garfield Park in Davenport. All are welcome to join us for this post-race gathering. Garfield Park is located at 1224 East 29th Street.

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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.

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 will hold exam sessions every other month through 2025.

Click here for our testing schedule and more information.