Livermore Amateur Radio Klub


	*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.

	LARK Amateur Radio Testing Process LARK conducts in-person testing sessions on an as-needed basis. Testing will be generally available immediately following the LARK club meetings on the 3rd Saturday of each month with the exceptions of October and December. LARK Volunteer Examiners (VEs) have transitioned to "Ham Study" and "Exam Tools" for registering and execution of testing. Register for testing at HamStudy.org and search for sessions using the ZIP code 94550 at Livermore. For new applicants you must register at the FCC and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) prior to the test session. Register at HamStudy for the session at which you wish to participate. Amateurs with existing licenses also need to register and make sure their FRN is correct. Testing will begin immediately following the LARK meeting, which has a variable ending time. We require you to be present before 10:30, preferably at 9:30 when the meeting starts. The session ends immediately after the applicants present are completed. Testing may use a combination of printed test forms and bubble answer sheets or electronically (exam.tools) with applicant tablets or cell phones. The VE team will decide which method is to be used. Remote sessions are not offered, you can use the HamStudy website to search for a remote session if desired.

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Race to the Flagpole    Saturday, January 31, 2026
This morning event includes a 5k run/walk, a 10k run, and a 1 mile fun run. All events start at Livermore's Independence Park and use the Livermore bike paths. This event is HT compatible, and only one or two mobile rigs or pole mounted antennas are needed. The Livermore-Granada Boosters Club sponsors this event to raise funds for scholarships for high school athletes in Livermore
https://www.livermoregranadaboosters.org/events/
Amateur Radio Coordinator:   John Street, WB6ETY
Sign Up online here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAD28A6FA7-race

Livermore Half Marathon     Sunday, March 1, 2026
This 13.1 mile run goes from downtown Livermore to Sycamore Park and returns. The event should conclude around noon. https://livermorevalleyhalf.com/
Amateur Radio coordinator: George Moorehead, KG6GEM
Sign Up online here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAD28A6FA7-livermore

Cinderella Bicycle Classic      Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Cinderella Classic Bicycle Ride is a recreational bicycle ride (not a race) for women & girls only. This event provides the opportunity for all hams of any experience to provide support from different assignments. This year the start/end are in Dublin, and some of the routes have changed. The assignments are Stationary, SAGs, and Shuttles. Most assignments can be done with a HT. We encourage you to volunteer for this very worthwhile public service event. LARK has supported this event for many years.
Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club
Amateur Radio coordinator: George Moorehead, KG6GEM
Sign Up online here:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAD28A6FA7-cinderella1

Devil Mountain Double Century      Saturday, April 25, 2026
This event is a 200 mile, one day, bike ride for about 50 riders. It is a clockwise loop between San Jose and Clayton, starting and finishing in San Jose. LARK's help is requested for the Mines Road segment (where cell phones don't work), starting just south of Livermore and ending at the summit of Mt. Hamilton. This is a limited effort compared to past years.
Our prime concern will be to link remote rest stops so that all riders are accounted for at a given rest stop before it closes.   We will be providing a communication service where there is no other option.
Event website: https://devilmountaindouble.godaddysites.com/
Ham Coordinator: John Street, WB6ETY
Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAD28A6FA7-2022

Devil Mountain Run- Sunday, May 3, 2026
This event takes place in downtown Danville and is a foot race. Each position will be stationary, except for a possible bicycle sweep. Due to the location of the positions you will be able to perform your function with a handheld radio. The week of the event you will receive all necessary information including assignments. This event is a great chance to get out and use your radio and all levels of experience is welcome. Our prime concern is to provide emergency communications along the race routes. Assignment times are from 0700 hrs until released.
Ham Coordinator: George Moorehead, KG6GEM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAD28A6FA7-devil1#

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How to have Amateur Radio support for your event
If you would like Amateur Radio Communications support for your event and for assistance in planning for better communications and safety concerns and event coordination, we can help. LARK can provide communications support for all areas where the event is taking place as well as in areas where cell phones do not work. We also can provide communications for the SAG/Sweep Vehicles, Rest Stops, Water Stations, etc. Please contact the LARK Events Coordinator listed on the Contacts Page for assistance.
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