CW VBand Practice
2023-05-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join our weekly CW chat session at https://hamradio.solutions/vband/?channel=ho5vhan05s

3810 HF Net
2023-05-09 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-16 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-23 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-30 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-06-06 18:30 - 19:00
Join us on 3810 KHz for our JSCARC HF Net chat

JSCARC Monthly Meeting
2023-05-11 18:30 - 20:00
Meets every 2nd Thursday at the Gilruth Inspiration Room

Licensing Exam Session
2023-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Gilruth Center, 2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX
Plan to arrive at 9:00am for registration and credential check. Test begins around 9:30am.
Prior to the exam date:1. Register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This is required on your 605 application.2. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will need to create an e-mail address. This is required on your 605 application.
Remember to bring:1. A valid ID (like your driver’s license) or two other forms of ID. If you do not have a photo ID then bring copies of your other ID documents s we must include them with your test materials.2. Two sharpened pencils (because if you only have one, it will break) and one pen.3. A calculator (optional). Keep it simple because if it’s more than a calculator (like PDA and cell phone) or it can be programmed, it will NOT be permitted.4. If you are upgrading, you need to bring the original and a copy of your current Amateur Radio license.5. If you have a valid (not more than 365 days old) CSCEs for test you’ve already passed. But, you do not have credit yet. Bring the original CSCE and a copy.6. Examination fee – $15.00. Cash or checks should be made out to “ARRL/VEC”.7. If you are doing a “grandfather” upgrade, please see Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Restructuring for more information.
No registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
UpgradesThere continues to be some confusion about the elements that you have credit for, when you upgrade. The elimination of the CW requirement for General and Extra licenses has eliminated much of it. But, these two special cases still exist.1. If you have a novice license, you have no credit for the current exam elements. You can upgrade to the Technician license by taking the Technician test (element 2). You can upgrade to the General license by taking both Technician and General (elements 2 and 3) license tests.2. If you have an Advanced license, then you have credit for elements 2 and 3. You still to take the tougher Extra exam (element 4) to upgrade.

POTA @ Galveston Island Park
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for Parks On the Air #12 at the Galveston Island State Park. We start early ~0800 and leave by noon

JSCARC Meeting
2023-06-08 18:30 - 20:00
At the JSC Gilruth, Inspiration Room

ARRL VHF Contest
2023-06-10 08:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00

Licensing Exam Session
2023-06-10 09:00 - 11:00
Testing has returned to the Gilruth Center.
Plan to arrive at 9:00am for registration and credential check. Test begins around 9:30am.
Prior to the exam date:1. Register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This is required on your 605 application.2. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will need to create an e-mail address. This is required on your 605 application.
Remember to bring:1. A valid ID (like your driver’s license) or two other forms of ID. If you do not have a photo ID then bring copies of your other ID documents s we must include them with your test materials.2. Two sharpened pencils (because if you only have one, it will break) and one pen.3. A calculator (optional). Keep it simple because if it’s more than a calculator (like PDA and cell phone) or it can be programmed, it will NOT be permitted.4. If you are upgrading, you need to bring the original and a copy of your current Amateur Radio license.5. If you have a valid (not more than 365 days old) CSCEs for test you’ve already passed. But, you do not have credit yet. Bring the original CSCE and a copy.6. Examination fee – $15.00. Cash or checks should be made out to “ARRL/VEC”.7. If you are doing a “grandfather” upgrade, please see Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Restructuring for more information.
No registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
UpgradesThere continues to be some confusion about the elements that you have credit for, when you upgrade. The elimination of the CW requirement for General and Extra licenses has eliminated much of it. But, these two special cases still exist.1. If you have a novice license, you have no credit for the current exam elements. You can upgrade to the Technician license by taking the Technician test (element 2). You can upgrade to the General license by taking both Technician and General (elements 2 and 3) license tests.2. If you have an Advanced license, then you have credit for elements 2 and 3. You still to take the tougher Extra exam (element 4) to upgrade.

Field Day
2023-06-24 13:00 - 2023-06-25 16:00

CW Practice
2023-07-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
Join our weekly Morse Code practice session at https://hamradio.solutions/vband/?channel=ho5vhan05s

JSCARC HF Net
2023-07-04 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-11 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-18 18:30 - 19:00
Join us for a check-in on 3810 KHz every Tuesday for a short 30 minute chat (just before the weekly 7:00 pm VHF net)

JSCARC 2m Net
2023-07-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on 2m for our weekly JSCARC 2m Net.

146.640 MHz (-600 KHz offset) 123.0 Hz tone

Tidelands ARC Hamfest
2023-07-08 08:00 - 17:00
JSCARC will have 2 tables at the event. Texas City, Texas.

Licensing Exam Session
2023-07-08 09:00 - 11:00
** SPECIAL* Testing will be held at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City during the Texas Tidelands Hamfest venue. Testing begins at 10:00AM..
Plan to arrive at 9:00am for registration and credential check. Test begins around 9:30am.
Prior to the exam date:1. Register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This is required on your 605 application.2. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will need to create an e-mail address. This is required on your 605 application.
Remember to bring:1. A valid ID (like your driver’s license) or two other forms of ID. If you do not have a photo ID then bring copies of your other ID documents s we must include them with your test materials.2. Two sharpened pencils (because if you only have one, it will break) and one pen.3. A calculator (optional). Keep it simple because if it’s more than a calculator (like PDA and cell phone) or it can be programmed, it will NOT be permitted.4. If you are upgrading, you need to bring the original and a copy of your current Amateur Radio license.5. If you have a valid (not more than 365 days old) CSCEs for test you’ve already passed. But, you do not have credit yet. Bring the original CSCE and a copy.6. Examination fee – $15.00. Cash or checks should be made out to “ARRL/VEC”.7. If you are doing a “grandfather” upgrade, please see Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Restructuring for more information.
No registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
UpgradesThere continues to be some confusion about the elements that you have credit for, when you upgrade. The elimination of the CW requirement for General and Extra licenses has eliminated much of it. But, these two special cases still exist.1. If you have a novice license, you have no credit for the current exam elements. You can upgrade to the Technician license by taking the Technician test (element 2). You can upgrade to the General license by taking both Technician and General (elements 2 and 3) license tests.2. If you have an Advanced license, then you have credit for elements 2 and 3. You still to take the tougher Extra exam (element 4) to upgrade.

Ham Radio Licensing Exam Session
2023-07-08 09:00 - 11:00
The Johnson Space Center Club (W5RRR) and the Clear Lake Amateur Radio Club (K5HOU) sponsor licensing exam sessions through the ARRL VEC every month (usually the 2nd Saturday) at the Johnson Space Center’s Gilruth Center. Exams are typically administered in the Inspiration Room (located on the 2nd floor).
If you would like to attend an exam session, need more information, or have any questions, please contact the VE Team Liaison: David Fanelli (KB5PGY).

JSCARC Monthly Meeting
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:00
Gilruth Inspiration Room
