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- EIN 75-2604726
- (940) 391-7584
- PO Box 50433 Denton TX 76206 USA
- http://www.dcara.net/
- W5NGU
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Disaster Aid, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Radio
Mission: The Denton County Amateur Radio Club, Inc, doing business as the Denton County Amateur Radio Association (DCARA) furthers the exchange of information and cooperation between members, promotes the radio "art", helps spread the amateur radio hobby to others, and conducts club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of amateur radio in the community and the Association. Originally incorporated in 1974, the Denton County Amateur Radio Club later merged with the North Texas High Frequency Society and became the Denton County Amateur Radio Association. DCARA provides communications support to local charitable organizations during their fund-raising events such as bike rides and walkathons. Many members also assist the National Weather Service through participation in SKYWARN. They also use their skills during Search and Rescue and Disaster Relief activities.
Results: We have helped license several hundred new ham radio operators and upgrade hundreds more to new privileges, in addition members have provided emergency communications for several large disasters including hurricanes, tornados, floods, and winter storms. Members have cross trained in CERT, MRC, and Red Cross to better provide direct services.
Target demographics: residents, non-profits, and governments
Direct beneficiaries per year: hundreds of people and multiple non-profits and government agencies.
Geographic areas served: Denton County, Texas
Programs: communications and personnel.