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Welcome to the Livermore Amateur Radio Klub (LARK) web site.
The Livermore Amateur Radio Klub was incorporated on July 30, 1959, as a nonprofit association of persons commonly interested in amateur radio. LARK serves the communities of Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin California, and the surrounding Tri-Valley area. LARK is also affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).
Membership
Full membership in LARK is open to all persons holding a valid Amateur Radio License issued by the FCC or legal aliens with valid Reciprocal Operating Privileges. An Associate membership is available for all other persons wishing to join LARK who do not hold a valid Amateur Radio License.
Membership inquiries should be made to the current membership chairperson as listed in the Contacts area of this web site.
Emergency Radio.... Getting the message through for your family and community.! Click here for more information.
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Events we support:
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Mt. HAMILTON CLASSIC Road Race Sunday, May 25, 2008
San Jose Bike Club
This 65 mile bike race for about 400 riders starts in San Jose and goes over Mt. Hamilton to Livermore via the Mines Road. It starts early morning and ends early afternoon. We need about 25 amateurs to support this event.
Amateur Radio coordinator: John Street, WB6ETY
Livermore Rodeo -Guest Services & Emergency Communications Section:
Amateur support is needed at various times June .
Duties: Will be in the stands and observing the patrons at the event for any medical, disturbances, lost/missing/found child concerns, and other duties not listed here.
Amateur Radio coordinator: George Moorehead, KG6WIU
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Cinderella Bicycle Classic Saturday, ?, 2009
Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club
Amateur Radio coordinator: Mike Haas, AD6TA 
Wente Brute Road Race Saturday, April ?, 2009
This event occurs in the hills east of Livermore.
Amateur Radio coordinator: Alan Mode, KK6ZL 
Devil Mountain Double Century Saturday, April 2?, 2009
Quackcyclists
This 205 mile one day ride starts and finishes in San Ramon. The route includes Mt Diablo, Morgan Territory Rd, Mines Road, Mt. Hamilton, Calaveras Rd, Niles Canyon, and Palomares Canyon. We support the Livermore Valley and Mines Road sections, up to the Mt. Hamilton summit.
Amateur Radio coordinator: John Street, WB6ETY
March of Dimes - Walk America Saturday, April (19 or 26) ?, 2008
This event occurs in Pleasanton, starting at the fairgrounds.
Amateur Radio coordinator:
Livermore Duck Races
Amateur Radio Coordinator,
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Test Sessions after the Klub Meetings
LARK conducts testing sessions periodically after the regular Klub meeting from 1p to 3p. The schedule will be posted here. Good chance to upgrade your license. No appointments required. See the Meetings page for directions.
For other exams in the local area see http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml , where you can do a ARRL Exam Session Search. You can search by state or by ZIP Code and distance you are willing to travel.
Amateur Radio Technician License Training Class
LARK conducts a training class several times each year that will teach you what you need to know to take and pass the "Technician" level licensing test…and you don't need to learn Morse Code for ANY level license.
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Last Updated: 05/03/08