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Please remember to monitor the club’s 145.29 MHz repeater and your email for changes regarding club meetings!!
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
There will be NO CLUB MEETING on Friday October 9th!! INSTEAD it will be on Friday October 16th at the Ensor Park and Museum. This is in conjunction with the Ensor Auction on Saturday October 17th. Address is: 18995 W 183rd St, Olathe, KS 66062
Ensor Museum Volunteers needed for October 2026. More details are below along with the a Sign-up link.
Annual Ensor Museum Auction on Saturday October 17th. Stay tuned for more details!!
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.
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
NEW TIME
7:30 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
October 9, 2026 - NO CLUB MEETING!!
October 16, 2026 6:00 pm AT ENSOR PARK and MUSEUM
IN-PERSON Gathering and Social Time... Come out to the Ensor Park and Museum at 18995 W 183rd St, Olathe, KS 66062 for a social gathering the night before the Annual Ensor Auction! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy S’mores starting at 1800. Bring your own non-alchol beverage.
October 23, 2026 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON Business Meeting and Elmer Night*... 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.
*Meetings held at the Overland Park Christian Church - 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 - unless otherwise noted.
Meeting Minutes for Approval
Meeting Minutes for Approval
September 11, 2026.pdf Available shortly!!
Minutes from September 11th Meeting for Approval October 23rd Meeting.
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Visit JCRAC on Facebook
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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.
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.
Ensor Auction Raffle Drawing - October 17th
Ensor Auction Raffle Drawing - October 17th
Note: We have couple of additional gift certificates for the raffle! Thank you to Tim Wiegman, KBØYQN for donating... 1) gift certificate combo of two $75 gift certificates (given together) for Boulevard Limousine and 2) two $50 gift certificates for Gather & Play Rentals.
Vince, KE0CGR
Raffle Tickets are on Sale NOW! Tickets can be purchased:
On the Club's Website at the Store Tab <--- Click here
In-person at a Club meeting - See Vince, KE0CGR
On the day of the Auction - See Vince, KE0CGR
We will be holding Drawings for 3 separate Gift Certificates during the Auction on Saturday October 17th:
A $500 Gift Certificate to Associated Radio
A $250 Gift Certificate to Schulman Auction
A second $250 Gift Certificate to Schulman Auction
Need NOT be present to win! For those located outside of the Kansas City Area BOTH Associated Radio and Schulman Auction are on-line and can ship products to your location. Tickets are $5 each or a book of 5 tickets for $20.
Ensor Auction 2026 - Saturday October 16th and 17th
Ensor Auction 2026 - Saturday October 16th and 17th
Click HERE for a Printable Ensor Auction Flier
Bring your items Saturday morning for donation or consignment (20%) in the Auction.
At the Ensor Park and Museum -- 18995 W 183rd St. Olathe, KS 66062
Ensor Museum Volunteer October 2026
Ensor Museum Volunteer October 2026
The month of October is right around the corner and with it comes the Club's responsibility to provide Volunteers to the Museum.
Your job as a volunteer is simple! Greet people as they arrive at the museum. If Ensor Park and Museum Manager is busy giving a tour you will watch over them until they are available to start another tour. The idea is to have 3 people staffing the museum so as to ensure the museum is not left unattended while tours are being given.
If you are new to the JCRAC and/or Ensor Park and Museum, No Problem. If you like you can stop by Ensor and see what's going on before you volunteer.
This year Marty Peters, KE0PEZ is organizing volunteers for October and has created the SignUpGenius link below. If you have questions please email Marty at martin.peters@ensorfoundation.org
To Sign-up click on this link BELOW to take you to SignUpGenius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45A5AA2CA3FD0-65431695-ensor#/
HF Propagation
HF Propagation
President's Corner
President's Corner
October 2026
October 2026
Welcome to the taste of fall weather! October is shaping up to be an exceptionally busy month for the Johnson County Radio Amateurs Club, packed with the regional convention, heavy and our club traditions.
ARRL Midwest Division Convention @ Spark-con
As you may already know, the ARRL Midwest Division Convention and Spark-Con is on October 9th & 10th in Sedalia. Because of this major regional gathering, our October business meeting has been shifted to Friday, October 23rd to prevent any scheduling conflicts and let everyone enjoy the convention. If you are heading down to Sedalia for the forums, gear swaps, and catching up with regional operators, safe travels, and make sure to share what you learn.
Annual Ensor Farm & Museum Radio Auction
October 17th is our Ensor Auction at the Ensor Park and Museum! This event is a cornerstone for the club’s supporting our ongoing operations, community outreach, and the preservation of the historic site.
Donation Items Needed: We are currently looking for gear donations for the auction. If you have spare transceivers, vintage boat anchors, test equipment, antenna tuners, cables, or accessories gathering dust in the shack that you’d like to turn into support for the club, please consider donating them. Every piece helps make the auction a success!
Consignments: Consignment items also welcomed.
Volunteers Needed
Besides needing help with setup and tear-down on the 17th, October is our club's month to help with guides for the museum. Hopefully you can spare a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday. Please look at the signup sheet and pick a time slot.
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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