The Delaware Amateur Radio Association, Delaware Ohio

Activities

DELARA is a busy, well-rounded organization. We enjoy our club meetings (click here for our meeting information) and we enjoy our weekly “Monday Night Net”. Each net is hosted by a volunteer operator (Hint- if you’re in DELARA, sign up!!) and is a laid-back, conversational discussion of the week’s topic. Topics can range from “your favorite HF contest rig,” to “What are you planting in your garden?” Our nets are open to all so please take this as an invitation, and check in!

DELARA - a Special Service

Club

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national organization for amateur radio. The League encourages and supports local amateur radio clubs as the best way to promote our hobby. DELARA has been a Special Service club for a number of years. In addition to great company and friendships, the club offers information and activities for everyone ranging from a prospective or brand new ham (including license testing) to the seasoned veteran (Contest Team, ARES and other high-end activities.) We’re proud of this designation, and we credit the wide spectrum of expertise from our members! For the latest meeting information, and a schedule of topics, please take a look at the latest DELARA NEWS (link on the front page).

Meetings

DELARA members get together every month to hear a speaker, discuss future plans (such as our Field Day efforts), trade radio gear, or even take a field trip! Our meeting place will be fluid after extensive renovation was started at the Red Cross chapter we called home. Typically they are being held at the downtown Delaware Public Library. Highlights have included presentations by professional tower climbers, R/C aircraft hobbyists, various computer experts, radio and accessory builders and many more. Topics may range from restoring a WWII B-17 bomber to working contacts through ham radio satellites. We’ve even had a movie premier! One of the things that makes our club so great is the broad base of knowledge from our members. From retired college professors (yes, we really do have a space scientist) to robotics maintainers at a large brewery to producers of miniaturized electronic components we probably have someone who can help you with your latest concerns!