Rhea County Amateur Radio Club

08/20/2026

Happy national radio day! How are you celebrating? Reminder: tonight’s meeting is at 6pm EST and everyone is welcome.

07/30/2026

Join us tonight for our weekly net on the K4DPD repeater. Drop in and say hi, tell us where you’re from, tell us a joke, fact, or something interesting. The net starts at 8pm EST 147.390 with a positive offset and 100hz tone. Tonight’s net control host is Hank Fallek WA3KK. If none of this makes any sense to you but piques your curiosity, please reach out. We would love to help you get involved with the radio community!

07/26/2026

On Saturday we operated our special event station “W4B” from the courtyard of the very courthouse where the trial was held 101 years ago. We commemorate the trial every year with a special event and send out limited edition “QSL cards” with confirmed radio contacts. Many radio operators keep a collection of these cards to see how far they can make contact around the world. Place your guesses of how many states and countries we made contact with during this event. We will count them and share later in the week. The prize is still TBD

05/16/2026

04/17/2026

We are sad to learn of the passing of Walter Hooper, a longtime supporter of the Rhea County Amateur Radio Club and Rhea County Amateur Radio Society.

Walter Earle Hooper III of Spring City, a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by his wife and sons. Walter was born on January 27, 1952 in Alexandria, Virginia to Walter E. Hooper, Jr. and Sarah Milligan Hooper.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Rhea County Amateur Radio Club!!!

12/20/2025

Tonight, RCARC members gathered for a Christmas dinner at Monkey Town Brewing in Dayton.

07/19/2025

The 100th Scopes Trial Special Event Station was a success. We worked contacts on voice, CW, and FT8 over the last week. Thanks to all who helped!