Ham of the Year
Congratulations to Jon Oldenburg, AB9AH as the 2024 Ham of the Year
Ham Of The Year (HOTY)
The Ham of the Year award is given annually to an amateur who has significantly helped the club in our activities and events. This is an earned award and typically goes to a very active member of the club.
| Year | Previous HOTYs of the FCARC |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Jon Oldenburg, AB9AH |
| 2023 | Larry Peterson, WA9TT |
| 2022 | Joel Kasper, WI4WD |
| 2021 | Andy Lawton, AJ9L |
| 2020 | Mike Moore, WI9MMM |
| 2019 | Donna Mendyke, KC9THF |
| 2018 | Terry Schilling, N9AOT |
| 2017 | Roy Hinz, KC9VLP |
| 2016 | Larry Peterson, WA9TT* |
| 2015 | Rick Kosiorek, W9RIC |
| 2014 | Gary Hoehne, KB9AIT |
| 2013 | Anthony Mach, AB9IO |
| 2012 | Bruce Otto, W9BDO |
| 2011 | Rich Kelly, N9AQ (SK) |
| 2010 | Karen Thorne, WB9ZNA |
| 2009 | John Touzinsky, K9KI |
| 2008 | Andy Palm, N1KSN |
| 2007 | Dave Sprangers, ND9DW |
| 2006 | Anthony Mach, AB9IO |
| 2005 | Rick Kosiorek, W9RIC |
| 2004 | John Ensley, N9RJZ |
| 2003 | Andy Palm, N1KSN |
| 2002 | Brian Long, KB9LRD |
| 2001 | Chuck Hansen, N9OEQ |
| 2000 | William Vincent, N9TNW |
| 1999 | Chad Pennings, N9PRC |
| 1998 | Greg Schneider, W9IEI (SK) |
| 1997 | Gerry Radtke, WA9GON |
| 1996 | Judy Schneider, N9PBM |
| 1995 | Mark Heimermann, KF9CS |
| 1994 | Dan Vanevenhoven, N9LVS |
| 1993 | Les Pardee, KA9MPP (SK) |
| 1992 | Don Baker, NB9J (SK) |
| 1991 | Larry Siebers, KD9IA |
| 1990 | Myron Jackson, WB9BBI (SK) |
| 1989 | Wayne Pennings, WD9FLJ |
| 1988 | Wayne Pennings, WD9FLJ |
| 1987 | Don Baker, NB9J (SK) |
*Larry's call sign was WB9KMW when he won the HOTY award.
FCARC Calendar
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Wednesday October 29, 2025
Saturday November 01, 2025
Sunday November 02, 2025
8:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
FCARC Hamfest
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
Tuesday November 04, 2025
Wednesday November 05, 2025
Sunday November 09, 2025
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KB9YUC
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday November 10, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday November 11, 2025
Wednesday November 12, 2025
Monday November 17, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday November 18, 2025
Wednesday November 19, 2025
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Tuesday December 02, 2025
Wednesday December 03, 2025
Saturday December 06, 2025
Monday December 08, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday December 09, 2025
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Sunday December 14, 2025
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WI9MMM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday December 15, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday December 16, 2025
Wednesday December 17, 2025
Wednesday December 24, 2025
Wednesday December 31, 2025
Saturday January 03, 2026
Tuesday January 06, 2026
Wednesday January 07, 2026
Sunday January 11, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday January 12, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday January 13, 2026
Wednesday January 14, 2026
Monday January 19, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday January 20, 2026
Wednesday January 21, 2026
Wednesday January 28, 2026
Tuesday February 03, 2026
Wednesday February 04, 2026
Saturday February 07, 2026
Sunday February 08, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday February 09, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Monday February 16, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Saturday February 21, 2026
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Tuesday March 03, 2026
Wednesday March 04, 2026
Saturday March 07, 2026
Sunday March 08, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday March 09, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Wednesday March 11, 2026
Monday March 16, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 17, 2026
Wednesday March 18, 2026
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Wednesday April 01, 2026
Saturday April 04, 2026
Tuesday April 07, 2026
Wednesday April 08, 2026
Sunday April 12, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday April 13, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Monday April 20, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Donations
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