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Please remember to monitor the club’s 145.29 MHz repeater and your email for changes regarding club meetings due to Winter Weather!!
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 News and Notices
Club News and Notices
The Club is starting back up the "Annex Meeting" after the first meeting of the month. What is the "Annex Meeting" you ask?? We gather at the Buffalo State Pizza Company, 7932 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204 . We gather, have a little pizza, visit, and discuss the hobby. This is a great opportunity to ask those questions that have been troubling you. See details below.
The March 27th Meeting will be a Foxhunt! Stay Tuned for more details!
The Club's CW team is launching a program to assist and encourage new members to the team. Click here for details.
Please remember to monitor the club’s 145.29 MHz repeater and your email for any changes that may be necessary regarding club meetings, including any last minute changes in venue or cancellations.
Club Wheatshocker Nets
Club Wheatshocker Nets
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday
7:00 PM HF CW Net - 7.115mhz (frequency is approximate)
See the Net Protocol on the CW (Morse Code) Page
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
March 13, 2026 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON Business Meeting and Program*... After the Business Meeting we will have an Elmer Night. Subject matter experts to field any questions. So, bring your questions and radios. The "Annex Meeting" will take place at Buffalo State Pizza Company. See details below.
March 27, 2026 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON Program Meeting*... The Program will be a Fox Hunt! Stay Tuned for more details!
*Meetings held at the Overland Park Christian Church - 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 - unless otherwise noted.
"Annex Pizza Meeting"
"Annex Pizza Meeting"
The Club is starting back up the "Annex Meeting" after the first meeting of the month. What is the "Annex Meeting" you ask?? We gather at the Buffalo State Pizza Company, 7932 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204 . We gather, have a little pizza, visit, and discuss the hobby. This is a great opportunity to ask those questions that have been troubling you.
Meeting Minutes for Approval
Meeting Minutes for Approval
February 13, 2026.pdf
Link coming soon!
Minutes from February 13th meeting for Approval at March 13th Meeting.
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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.
The Santa Fe Trail Amateur Club (SFTARC) is conducting an Extra Class starting in January 2026.
More information can be found on the SFTARC's website by clicking on the Link button below.
HF Propagation
HF Propagation
President's Corner
President's Corner
March 2026
March 2026
March Outlook: The Lion and the Lamb
As the old proverb goes, March often "comes in like a lion" with harsh, windy weather and “goes out like a lamb" as spring begins to take hold. For the KC metro area in early March 2026, long-range data already suggests active systems with potential wintry mixes, reinforcing the "lion" start.
Spring Maintenance & Antenna Work
The transition from winter to spring is the critical time for antenna maintenance before severe storm season arrives.
Post-Winter Inspection: Check for any damage caused by winter ice or the "lion’s" early March winds. Look for frayed guy wires, loose connections, or water ingress in coax.
Antenna Tuning: Use the calmer "lamb" days at the end of the month to safely climb towers or raise wire antennas for better performance during upcoming spring contests.
Field Readiness: With the Night Vehicle Search & Rescue Drill scheduled for March 9, ensure mobile antennas and power systems are fully functional.
Key Activity for March 2026
ARES/SATERN Drill: A Night Time Drill and Search & Rescue training are planned for March 9.
73,
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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Amateur Radio events listed on this site are compiled from Larry's List emails - originally sent by Larry Staples WØAIB (SK). This site is an addition to his emails conveying the wealth of material in an easy-to-read, consistent format by category of interest. Subscribe to Larry's List and get up-to-the-minute messages and announcements delivered by email.
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