Serving Amateur Radio Since 1955

Amateur Radio License Exams

Thinking about getting your ham license or upgrading? The Irving Amateur Radio Club offers exam sessions every fourth Thursday, starting one hour before our monthly meeting. Come join us!

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March General Membership Meeting

 Join us for our March general membership meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 PM at Betcha Bingo.

This month’s presentation will be led by Bill Byrom, N5BB, who will dive into the world of Radiograms—formal messages sent via Amateur Radio. Bill brings decades of experience, having first learned radiogram traffic handling over 55 years ago as a high school ham.

Whether you’re brand new to traffic handling or just need a refresher, this session will cover:

• Radiogram message format
• Handling instructions
• ARL numbered radiogram texts
• How to compose a radiogram
• Sending and receiving radiograms over the air
• Delivering a radiogram
• ICS-213 messages used by government agencies
• Traffic nets and how they operate

Come learn a practical and time-honored skill that keeps Amateur Radio relevant when it matters most.

All are welcome—bring a friend!

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IARC Supports Many Helping Hands

IARC is a financial supporter of Many Helping Hands (MHH), a non-profit organization that addresses the critical needs of the homeless community in Irving.  They offer vital services including hot meals, clothing, hygiene, showers, laundry, haircuts, healthcare, ID assistance and much more. It is the first and only nonprofit to provide weekly homeless services in Irving. In addition, they provide transportation to/from their Day Center, Thursday night dinners, work programs, and healthcare appointments, ensuring accessibility for those who may otherwise face mobility challenges.  

  MHH will be conducting a garage sale Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th at the Bear Creek Church, 2700 Finley Rd, Irving. Join us then as we support those that support our community. 

  Items/donations may be dropped off at Bear Creek Community Church, located at 2700 Finley Rd, on any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Wednesday Brunch Bunch

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for food, fellowship, and friendly conversation at Mama’s Daughters Diner, 2412 W Shady Grove Rd, Irving. All are welcome—bring a friend!