Our December General Membership Meeting - and potluck dinner - will be in the George Scherck shelter at Neenah's Memorial Park, 1175 Apple Blossom Drive. Yes, it is indoors with heat. Please bring a dish to pass and whatever non-alcoholic drink you would like (park rules).
The 50/50 prize is a super amazing hologram fan. You absolutely want it.
There is a large parking lot just past the shelter. It's a great location.
The FCARC VE Team will hold Ham Exams at the FCARC Swapfest November 2, 2025. Registration will be from 9 to 10 am.
You will need a government issued ID, an email address, and a Federal Registration Number (FRN). Younger people without an ID must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Special Notice about FRNs. The FCC is closed during the Government shutdown and will not be issuing FRNs or accepting registrations and renewals during the shutdown. Ham Exams will still be given. Successful candidates will be issued a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE). Our VEC, the ARRL, will hold the applications until the FCC opens and begins issuing FRNs.
Exams are $15, under age 18 is $5. If you wish to retake a failed exam you will be charged another $15 /$5. If you are successful, you may take the next element at no extra charge. Bring a pen or pencil and a calculator. Cell phone calculators are not allowed and should be silenced or off and put away.
If you are upgrading, you will need proof of your current license.
The FCC charges $35 for new license applications. We do not collect that fee. The FCC will email you payment instructions when they receive your application from the ARRL. You have 10 days to respond from the issuance of that email. If you miss that 10-day period, your application may be dismissed. New call signs will be emailed after your payment is processed.
If you have questions about the exams or wish to preregister, please call Rick at (920) 809-1010 or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
FCARC Ham Exams will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration number (FRN) to register. You can obtain a FRN from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15, Checks can be made out to the FCARC. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each exam retake is an additional $15. Non cellphone calculators are allowed, and cell phones must be off during exams. Preregistration is helpful be not required.
If you have exam related questions or wish to preregister contact Rick Kosiorek at (920)809-1010 and leave a message or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
FCARC Ham Exams will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the North parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration Number (FRN) to register for an exam. A FRN is obtained from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each retake is charged $15. Non cell phone calculators can be used. Cell phones must be off during exams.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. If you have exam related questions or wish to pre-resister contact Rick at (920) 809-1010 (leave a message please) or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com .
Yes, we are participating in ARRL Field Day again this year. We are grateful to the Bay-Lakes Council of Scouting America for allowing us to use their campus again this year. This years event will be less structured than previous years, so flexibility should rule the day. After all... it's still radio. More details to follow as we make them up. :-)
That's right - and right in time for Field Day. Come to the General Membership meeting and try your luck. The odds are pretty good and someone is going home with a cool new antenna analyzer. It could be you.
The Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club has a new home!! Future meetings will be at Fox Valley Technical College! Next General Membership meeting will be this coming Monday at 7pm in room HS114A/B. We look forward to seeing you there!
FCARC Ham Exams will be Saturday, May 31 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter at door 15 from the North parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration Number (FRN) to register for an exam. The FRN is obtained from the FCC website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each retake costs $15. Cell phones must be off during the exam.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. If you have questions or wish to pre-register call Rick, WJ9K, at (920)809-1010 or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 3rd. 0730 - 1630 - or until the batteries run out.
147.555MHz Somewhere in the Fox Cities. See Map.
The fox can be heard from the 41/441 loop with a handheld radio - confirmed.
Since Fox Hunting is a receive only activity, all future and current Hams are welcome to participate.
PLEASE DO NOT post where it is when you find it. A simple "Found it!" on our Facebook page is enough. Allow others the thrill of the hunt.
There are NO prizes.
Use your best judgement on what information you share. After noon... hints can be blatant.
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