First State ARC
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- First State ARC
- Call Sign:
- K3QBD
- Contact:
- Michael Federico KB3REU
- Daytime Phone:
- (302) 322-1313
- Evening Phone:
- (302) 322-1313
- Email:
- K3QBD@arrl.net
Basic Information
- Call Sign:
- K3QBD
- Annual Report:
- Jan 22nd 2026
- Meeting Time:
- 4th Thursday Monthly (Jan-Oct); 3rd Thursday (Nov-Dec)
- Meeting Place:
- Mill Creek Fire Company's Chambers Hall Community Room
- Section:
- DE
- Affiliation Date:
- May 10th 1962
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Club Newsletter
- Description:
-
We are an association of Amateur Radio enthusiasts with a diverse set of interests and talents. Based in New Castle County, the First County in the First State of Delaware, the First State Amateur Radio Club has been in existence for over half a century. Our purpose is to facilitate the exchange of information and general cooperation between members, to promote radio knowledge, fraternalism and individual operation efficiency, and to conduct programs and activities that advance the interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the community.
The FSARC club has been around since February\March of 1953.
- Links:
- http://www.fsarc.org
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 50
- Voting Members:
- 35
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 33
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 20
First State ARC Officers
-

Contact, Secretary, Editor
Michael Federico KB3REU -

President
Mathew Smith KC3TMZ -

Treasurer
David W. Drew K3DX -

Vice President
Richard T. Allen K3RTA






