Ham of the Year
Congratulations to Larry Peterson, WA9TT as the 2023 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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Saturday October 12, 2024
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Sunday October 13, 2024
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WA9TT
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 October 14, 2024
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Saturday October 19, 2024
9:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Jamboree On The Air
Location: Bay-Lakes Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2555 Northern Rd, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Monday October 21, 2024
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday October 22, 2024
Wednesday October 23, 2024
Thursday October 24, 2024
Friday October 25, 2024
Saturday October 26, 2024
Wednesday October 30, 2024
Saturday November 02, 2024
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Sunday November 03, 2024
9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0900. Testing starts at 0930.
The exam fee is $15.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must have a Federal Registration Number (FRN) and a valid email address.
If you are upgrading, please bring a copy of your license for the VE's to review. Otherwise, you'll need to pull it up on your phone at registration.
Location: @ Hamfest
Tuesday November 05, 2024
Wednesday November 06, 2024
Sunday November 10, 2024
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 11, 2024
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday November 12, 2024
Wednesday November 13, 2024
Monday November 18, 2024
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday November 19, 2024
Wednesday November 20, 2024
Wednesday November 27, 2024
Tuesday December 03, 2024
Wednesday December 04, 2024
Saturday December 07, 2024
Sunday December 08, 2024
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 09, 2024
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday December 10, 2024
Wednesday December 11, 2024
Monday December 16, 2024
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday December 17, 2024
Wednesday December 18, 2024
Wednesday December 25, 2024
Wednesday January 01, 2025
Saturday January 04, 2025
Tuesday January 07, 2025
Wednesday January 08, 2025
Sunday January 12, 2025
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 13, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday January 14, 2025
Wednesday January 15, 2025
Monday January 20, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday January 21, 2025
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Wednesday January 29, 2025
Saturday February 01, 2025
Tuesday February 04, 2025
Wednesday February 05, 2025
Sunday February 09, 2025
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 10, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Wednesday February 12, 2025
Monday February 17, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday February 18, 2025
Wednesday February 19, 2025
Wednesday February 26, 2025
Saturday March 01, 2025
Tuesday March 04, 2025
Wednesday March 05, 2025
Sunday March 09, 2025
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 10, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday March 11, 2025
Wednesday March 12, 2025
Monday March 17, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday March 18, 2025
Wednesday March 19, 2025
Wednesday March 26, 2025
Tuesday April 01, 2025
Wednesday April 02, 2025
Saturday April 05, 2025
Tuesday April 08, 2025
Wednesday April 09, 2025
Donations
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