Tuscaloosa Amateur Radio Club

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The hams of Tuscaloosa have been serving the community since 1931.
Back in the late 1950s, the club was called the Voice of Dixie Keyclickers Association (V.O.D.K.A.). Dues were 25 cents per month or $3.00 per year.
In 1955, 10 members participated in what is thought to be the first Field Day in Tuscaloosa at Chism's Lake up Highway 171.
In January 1964, members voted to retain the name "Tuscaloosa Amateur Radio Club."
In April 1964, the club renamed its club bulletin to "Yak Shack."
In 1966, W4KCQ became the club call for TARC honoring Pat Ryan (SK), who was then-current President of the club.

TARC supports VHF and UHF repeaters on 146.820 and 443.825
TARC supports D-STAR repeater systems on 146.605, 444.075, and 1284.4 with gateway.
TARC supports a DMR repeater on 443.825.
TARC has a letter of agreement with DCH Health Systems and supports a communications center at DCH Northport.
TARC supports a weekly net called the West Alabama Emergency Net (WAEN).
TARC supports the Tuscaloosa County EMA as well as other served agencies.
TARC supports and is actively involved in yearly Field Day exercises.
TARC is involved in providing public service communications.
TARC has a second club call, W4XI, in honor of Dr. H. Gordon King (SK).
Most importantly, TARC is dedicated to preserving the "magic of radio" and the promotion of Amateur Radio which we call our hobby!