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WELCOME to the Club's New Website hosted by Google for Non-Profits. Please direct any comments or feedback by email to: webeditor@w0erh.org
Welcome to the JOHNSON COUNTY (Kansas) 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, Field Day, and many members are involved in other public service associated programs such as Johnson County ARES, Johnson County ECS and SATERN.
Welcome to the JOHNSON COUNTY (Kansas) 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, Field Day, and many members are involved in other public service associated programs such as Johnson County ARES, Johnson County ECS and SATERN.
Club Wheatshocker Nets
Club Wheatshocker Nets
Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday
7:00 PM Yaesu Fusion Digital via Kansas City Room or Local KC Area Repeaters 444.400+, 442.600+, and 443.725+
After this Digital Net is the 40 meter Roundtable around 7.273 MHz LSB
Every Thursday
Every Thursday
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
Upcoming Meetings & Programs
May 9, 2025 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON Business/Program Meeting*... The Program for the meeting tonight is "The Club’s New Website" presented by Ted NØTEK and Curt NØJCM.
May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
IN-PERSON Program Meeting*... FOXHUNT and COOKOUT - Transmitter ("FOX") activated at 6:30 pm. No need to report to church. Tune to the 145.29 repeater for Fox frequency and info.
*Meetings held at the Overland Park Christian Church - 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204Club News and Notices
Club News and Notices
Ensor Museum Volunteers need during the month of May on Saturdays and Sundays. See Sign-up information below.
ENSORFEST '25 on Saturday May 10th. See Sign-up information below.
We were recently contacted by by the family of Stephen Miles, KD0LJD (SK) wanting to donate his Ham equipment to the Club. Bill Brinker, WA0CBW and Dave Porter, K0DVP went over to his home to take inventory of the equipment.
WW1USA will be activated for Memorial Day, May 26. All are invited to participate! We will have a tent, tables, and power available on the southeast grounds of the Museum, for those who want to operate in person, or want to do a POTA activation. Watch for more details.
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 last minute changes in venue or cancellations.
Foxhunt and Cookout Friday May 23rd starting at 6:30 pm
Foxhunt and Cookout Friday May 23rd starting at 6:30 pm
Starting at 6:30 PM CDT on May 23 , the fox will begin its call. Tune to the 145.29 repeater for the fox frequency and other details. There is no need to report to the church to begin hunting the fox.
As for rules, you may use any tracking tools you wish and anyone interested is welcome to participate. The fox will be within the boundaries of Johnson County KS on publicly accessible property. As the hunt progresses, stay tuned to the 145.29 repeater as helpful hints will be provided.
If you are successful in locating the fox, you will be treated to a cookout of burgers, brats, hotdogs and chicken breast along with chips and some bottled water. Bring other beverages as needed.
Meeting Minutes for Approval
Meeting Minutes for Approval
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License Exams
License Exams
1st Tuesday of each Month
1st Tuesday of each Month
Johnson County Public Library - Central Resource Branch
More information can be found under the Education and Testing page.
Ensor Museum Volunteers Needed For May - Sign-up Below
Ensor Museum Volunteers Needed For May - Sign-up Below
Ensor Museum Volunteers needed for the Month of May 2025!
Please take a look at your calendars and sign up early and often. As always your job as a volunteer is simple! Greet people as they arrive at the museum. Please click on the "Sign Up" link below to view the online sign up sheet.
Like in year's past, all volunteers that sign up will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate to Associated Radio!! Volunteer multiple times and you will be entered multiple times.
ENSORFEST '25 Volunteers Needed For May 10th - Sign-up Below
ENSORFEST '25 Volunteers Needed For May 10th - Sign-up Below
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED on MAY 10th
We have been working to refine the volunteer assignments, and we decided to split the event into two shifts. That way, everyone has a chance to get around and see the festival.
First shift: 12 - 2 PM, with volunteers reporting at 11:45 AM
Second shift: 2 - 4 PM, with volunteers reporting at 1:45 PM. We anticipate that these volunteers will arrive earlier so they can take in the festival.
ALL the volunteers will receive a Meal Voucher for $10.50 from Smoky Hill BBQ (complements of the Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club) to use after the Farmhouse and Barn closes at 4:00 pm.
What function are the Volunteers providing you ask???
Since visitors will take self-guided tours rather than going around with a group led by a guide you will be provided with an Info Sheet for each room so that the volunteers have information at hand to answer questions asked by the visitors.
The need is partly to tell the Ensor Story to visitors and partly to make sure the Visitors and the Artifacts are Safe.
Weather Cancelation Details: Please remember that Ensorfest ’25 cannot be held if it rains or if the ground is muddy. If you have any doubt about either of those, please go to the Festival webpage at https://www.ensorparkandmuseum.org/ensorfest25/ to get an updated status report and/or notice of cancellation of the event. Information will also be transmitted on the WØERH 145.29 repeater and the KØECS 145.47 repeater as soon as it becomes available. In addition, in the event the festival is cancelled, an email will be sent to the volunteers who have signed up.
Here is a Clickable link for more information about ENSORFEST '25
==> https://www.ensorparkandmuseum.org/ensorfest25/
Ensor Muesum ADDRESS - 18995 W 183rd St, Olathe, KS 66062
Those wanting to Volunteer but have not signed-up please show up Saturday morning and check in with Marty Peters, KE0PEZ for assignment. Thanks!
HF Propagation
HF Propagation
President's Corner
President's Corner
May 2025
May 2025
With April behind us, seemingly it took a bit of time for those “April Showers” to arrive. Now, let us take in the beauty of the blooming May flowers.
Now it is May and the Ensor Museum reopens. We help by supplying volunteers to greet visitors throughout the month of May. Ensor is only open on the weekends and two volunteers are needed for each day.
Additionally, Ensorfest is on May 10. The SFT Club has asked for help providing volunteers for it. Two shifts of volunteers are needed to fill a variety of positions. The first shift runs noon to 2 PM and the second from 2 PM to 4 PM thus allowing all volunteers to have some time to enjoy the event.
For both Museum and Ensorfest volunteers, Ted, NØTEK, has a Signup Genius. You can contact him directly or visit the Club website to sign up. Each time you volunteer, you will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to Associated Radio. Two certificates are available, one for those helping the Museum and one for those helping with Ensorfest.
As for meetings, first, thanks to Tim, KBØYQN, for the build project. Those in attendance seemed to really enjoy building the tape measure antennas. For our May 9 meeting, after business we will have an introduction to the new website launched last month. Our May 23 meeting will be a foxhunt and cookout. The transmitter will be turned on at 6:30 PM with instructions given via the 145.29 repeater. There is no need to report to the church if you do not wish.
73's
Bill KA2FNK, President
Contest Calendar
Contest Calendar
Welcome to the WA7BNM Contest Calendar. This site provides detailed information about amateur radio contests throughout the world, including their scheduled dates/times, rules summaries, log submission information and links to the official rules as published by the contest sponsors.
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