Our History

The Amateur Radio Club of Parker County was originally envisioned by R.H. Michael, W5QGC and John L. Gray WB5QPC during the summer of 1983. W5QGC, at his own expense, drafted and printed the constitution and by-laws of the association. The constitution and by-laws were signed on North Main Street at the place of Business of Charlie Byars, WB5AQI.

The organizational meeting was held on June 28, 1983 in the Ham Shack of R. H. Michael. There were seventeen members present, of which thirteen were charter members, who after the charter and by-laws being read, unanimously voted to adopt the charter and by-laws as authored and ordered a copy distributed to each new member.

On July 11, 1989 the membership elected to incorporate under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act. The incorporation was finally completed on July 12, 1991 with the Secretary of State issuing Charter Number 0119940501. Bob Gill, Elizabeth Hunkele, Bob Park and Floyd May drafted the by-laws revision.

Since it's inception, the "Club" has grown to it's present membership. We participate in many civic activities and over the years Fort Worth has depended on us to give early warning of severe weather. It is a privilege to be an Amateur Radio Operator and we are proud to contribute what we can to it's furtherance.

The Club currently meets on the second Tuesday night of each month at the Weatherford Community Center (Harberger Hill), 701 Narrow Street. Driving directions: Take North Main to Front Street (just North of the railroad tracks), turn right (East) on Front Street and go past the Greenwood Cemetery to Mill Street, turn left (North) on Mill Street and go to the intersection of Mill and Narrow Streets. The community center is located on the Northeast corner near the water tower.  A social gathering begins at 6:30 P.M., with the official meeting beginning at 7:00 P.M.