Amateur Radio Committee

Committees are voluntary groups, formed by members in order to achieve certain goals.
To join this committee, contact the committee chairperson. See Rules and Policies#Committees for more information.

Purpose

The Amateur Radio Committee's responsibilities are to:

• Maintain the order, organization, safety, cleanliness, and utility of the amateur radio equipment.
• Obtain a Club Station License from the FCC - In progress as of 18APR12
• Work to prevent conflicts with the AV Committee where appropriate overlap of space and equipment occur.

Members

• Andrew LeCody (K5NRD)
• Mike Eber (KD5QLN)
• Pat Hykkonen (N5NPL) (Chairperson) (Club Trustee)
• Steve Wylie (KF5NQM)

Amateur Radio Club Rules

• Membership of the Dallas Makerspace Amateur Radio Club is comprised of all Amateur Radio licenseees that are current paid, members of the Dallas Makerspace.
• Use of the radio equipment located at the space requires attendance at a training class in order to cover operational procedures and safety.
• Members that are not Amateur Radio license holders may operate the station as long as a licensed operator is present that has completed the training course.
• All amateur radio operations at the Makerspace will observe all RF and electrical safety procedures at all times.
• All amateur radio operations at the Makerspace will abide by Part 97 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
• Licensed operators using the club callsign must note their operation in the station logbook.
• The business of the the Dallas Makerspace Amateur Radio Club will be conducted along with regular membership/business meetings of the space.