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Welcome to the Livermore Amateur Radio Klub (LARK) web site.
The Livermore Amateur Radio Klub (LARK) 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 and Membership 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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Cinderella Bicycle Classic Saturday, March 31, 2012
Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club
Amateur Radio coordinator: Mike Haas, AD6TA 
or George Moorehead, KG6WIU 
Devil Mountain Double Century Saturday, April 28, 2012
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 
Wente Brute Road Race Saturday, April 28, 2012
This event occurs in the hills east of Livermore.
Amateur Radio coordinator: Chris Quirk, W6CJQ 
Hike for Hope Saturday, April ??, 2012
A non-competitive hiking event in the beautiful Sunol Regional Wilderness to support Hope Hospice. They are in need of communications for logistics and safety.
Amateur Radio coordinator: Ron Kane, AD6KV 
Mt. HAMILTON CLASSIC Road Race Sunday, May 27, 2012
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 7 - 10, 2012.
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:
Alameda County Meals on Wheels Bike Event Saturday, October 20, 2012
This bicycle event will consist of 3 routes, that are yet to be selected, of 65, 30 and 15 miles in the Livermore Wine Country. www.wheelsformealsride.com
Amateur Radio Coordinator: Chris Quirk, W6CJQ 
Grape Stomp Event Sunday, October 21, 2012
Three foot races (5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon) start at Robertson Park, follow the Livermore bike path, turn around in either Livermore or in Shadow Cliffs Park, and finish back at Robertson Park. We will be stationed along the course at critical corners and Aid Stations. There are NO bicycle rides.
http://www.finishlineproduction.com/events/Grape%20Stomp/Grape%20Stomp.html
Amateur Radio Coordinator: John Street, WB6ETY
Race to the Flagpole Saturday, November ??, 2012
This event is a one mile walk/run in downtown Livermore and will benefit the Livermore/Granada Boosters' Scholarship Fund for senior scholar-athletes from Livermore and Granada High School. It is a good event for both experienced operators and for operators ready to try their first public service event. This event is HT compatible - no mobile rigs are needed.
Amateur Radio Coordinator: John Street, WB6ETY
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Test Sessions after the Klub Meetings
LARK conducts testing sessions on an as-needed / as-requested basis immediately following the Klub meetings. To request or determine if there will be a testing session please contact Ron Kane, AD6KV  (AD6KV at arrl.net) at least 2 weeks in advance so that arrangements can be made. We can support test sessions nearly every month and will make an effort to accommodate all requests but unfortunately there will be some we are unable to satisfy. 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.
Rich, KN6FW, will be teaching a LARK one day license class on Saturday, March 10th at the regular place (Livermore City Council Chambers at 3575 Pacific Ave in Livermore).
A VE exam session will happen after the class, near the end of the day.
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Last Updated: 01/23/12