Serving our community through amateur radio — providing public-service communications for Bedford and North Texas events, and helping new operators get on the air.
Third Saturday · 9:00 AM
New to ham radio? Come as our guest. Meetings are the best way to meet the club and see what we're about.
442.825 MHz
Program 442.825 (+5 MHz offset) with a 110.9 Hz tone and say hello — visitors are always welcome to check in.
Our members volunteer radio communications for some of the largest public events in North Texas — plus a full calendar of club activities all year long.
Course communications and runner tracking support for Fort Worth's signature race weekend.
Radio support along the course for one of the largest century bicycle rides in the country.
Communications support helping the walk run safely for participants and organizers.
Start/finish and course communications for this international airline-industry race.
Radio operators on course keeping this community children's run connected and safe.
Our biggest operating weekend of the year — 24 hours of portable stations, food, and contacts.
Real photos from real club activities — races we support, portable stations in the field, and members on the air.
The Bedford Amateur Radio Club (K5BED) has brought licensed amateur radio operators together in Bedford, Texas since 2005. We've been an ARRL-affiliated club since March 15, 2008, and today count around 50 licensed members of all ages and experience levels.
Public service is at the heart of what we do. Our volunteers provide communications for marathons, bicycle rides, and charity walks across the region, monitor Bedford's outdoor warning sirens, and stay ready to support our community when normal communications fail.
Thinking about becoming a ham? The club can arrange test sessions, so you can sit the exam with friendly examiners.
Club members teach entry-level classes that walk you through everything on the Technician exam — no electronics background required.
The club can arrange test sessions, so you can sit the exam with friendly examiners. Email us at bedfordarc@gmail.com and we'll point you to the next class or session.
Join a friendly club that serves its community and has fun doing it. Visit a meeting any third Saturday — no license needed to attend — or reach out and say hello.