| Club Wheatshocker Nets |
***Every Wednesday***
- 7:00 PM Yaesu Fusion Digital via Kansas City Room or Local KC Area Repeaters 444.400+, 442.600+, and 443.725+ (for more info see kansascityroom.com/)
- After this Digital Net is the 40 meter Roundtable around 7.273 MHz LSB
- 7:00 PM on Analog Repeater 145.290 MHz (- offset) with a 151.4 Hz tone
- After this 2 meter Net is the 10 meter Roundtable on 28.475 MHz USB (this frequency is within the Technician License Class)
| Upcoming Meetings & Programs |
March 14, 2025 7:00 pm
- IN-PERSON Business Meeting/Program... POTA Focus Program!!! Tim Wiegman Jr - KB0YQN will present on important things to remember to include in your POTA kit. We will also cover RF exposure and how to calculate it so you know you are safely operating your equipment in the park as well as at home.
March 28, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- IN-PERSON Program... Come and Go POTA Focus Program AND a Social Cookout Program in the Church Parking Lot!!! We will be grilling Hamburgers and Hotdogs. Bring a drink and a Lawn Chair. If you are new to POTA, this is a chance to see POTA veterans’ setups as well as get help with your setup. This won’t be a POTA activation but instead a “dry run”.
Amateur Radio License Exam
Tuesday March 4th @ 1830 - Club VE Testing - JoCo Library 9875 W 87th St, OPKS
More information can be found under the "Education and Testing" Tab above!
RF Exposure and POTA Checklist Presentation by Tim Wiegman Jr. - KB0YQN
Meeting Minutes for Approval
Minutes from February 14, 2025 meeting for Approval at March 14, 2025 Meeting.
President's Corner
March 2025
February 2025 weather was something to remember. The cold air mass would not leave. As we head into March, let us hope the adage “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” will not come true. I will be happy to see March come in like a lamb and remain so for the entire month.
At the request of some Club members, this month’s programs will be somewhat POTA focused. At our first meeting on the 14th, Kevin ADØIM will present on important things to remember to include in your POTA kit. We will also cover RF exposure and how to calculate it so you know you are safely operating your equipment in the park as well as at home. On the 28th, we will have a social cookout meeting and faux-POTA set up. If you are new to POTA, this is a chance to see POTA veterans’ setups as well as get help with your setup. This won’t be a POTA activation but instead a “dry run,” setting up to make sure you remembered everything and test your equipment. It will also give you a chance to ask a POTA veteran for help if needed.
As mentioned in last month’s Feedback, public service season is here. The list of events is on Larry’s List with information as who to contact to volunteer. as I know you have heard, PSEs are a great way to learn about your radio, meet other Amateurs, and practice for real emergencies. Plus, you get to see “behind the curtain” of directed nets and the events we work.
73's
Bill KA2FNK, President
SPECIAL NOTE:
Please remember to monitor the Club’s 145.29 repeater and your email for any changes that may be necessary regarding Club meetings, including any changes in venue or cancellations. With the winter weather upon us and the possibilities of snow, ice and extreme cold, it may be necessary to cancel a meeting or move it from an in-person meeting to a remote/virtual meeting. While as much notice as possible will be given, sometimes last minute changes and cancellations will occur. While it isn’t convenient to make these last minute calls, the safety of Club members is first and foremost.
JCRAC
Welcome to the JOHNSON COUNTY RADIO AMATEURS CLUB'S website. We are a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) EIN 48-1071476 dedicated to the advancement of Amateur Radio. The club is involved in various public service events and many members are involved in other public service associated programs such as A.R.E.S., E.C.S. and SATERN.
LARRY'S LIST
Amateur Radio events listed on this site are compiled from Larry's List emails - sent by Larry Staples WØAIB. This site is an addition to his emails conveying the wealth of material in an easy-to-read, consistent format by category of interest. These events generally have fixed schedules. For more time sensitive information, subscribe to Larry's List and get up-to-the-minute messages and announcements delivered by email.
