Your browser version is outdated. We recommend that you update your browser to the latest version.


     Please check the calendar below, and join us at our next club monthly meeting. 
     Our meeting location:  East Bakersfield Veterans Hall 2101 Ridge Rd,  Corner of Mt, Vernon & Ridge Rd. (Across from Heritage Park). General meeting starts at  7:00 pm. If you need to contact us by phone; please call (662) 412-2859

East Bakersfield Veterans Hall

2101 Ridge Rd,  Corner of Mt, Vernon & Ridge Rd. (Across from Heritage Park)East Bakersfield Veterans Hall 2101 Ridge Rd, Corner of Mt, Vernon & Ridge Rd. (Across from Heritage Park)


       Next VE Session: Second Friday of every odd month.  If you are planning on taking one or more test; please contact Larry (KM6OQI) at websurfer@bak.rr.com in advance, so all of the materials are ready for you.


 Club & Other Scheduled Nets:  Club nets are held every Sunday evening at 2000 local time, on the two W6LIE repeaters of 146.910-pl 100 and 145.150-pl 100.

Board of Directors

    Welcome, and thanks for visiting our website. The Kern County Amateur Radio Club (KCARC) is a diverse group of individuals who share a common interest in the hobby of Amateur Radio. Radio Amateurs (or "Hams" as they are commonly called) are those who hold a valid FCC license and are interested in Amateur Radio for personal and non-monetary reasons. If you are a licensed amateur radio operator and not yet a member, we hope you will consider joining our club. If you are not yet licensed but have an interest in amateur radio, contact us and we’ll help you get started! Better yet come meet our friendly members at one of our monthly club meetings.

   Information about the Amateur Radio Emergency Service

     The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is part of the Amateur Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) extensive volunteer field organization dedicated to public service. ARES is comprised of amateur radio operators who volunteer. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in the ARRL or any other organization, is eligible for membership in ARES.  Click here to visit  the Western Kern County ARES webpage. 


     ARES nets are held every Monday evening at 1900 local time, on the two W6LIE repeaters of 146.910-pl 100 and 145.150-pl 100. Then check-ins are taken on simplex frequencies and other bands and modes



© 2023 Kern County Amateur Radio Club (KCARC)   (661) 412-2859. All Rights Reserved.