The 145.330MHz repeater is back on the air. Digital is back, Baby! Yeah!

Kudos to Andy Lawton, AJ9L, for coordinating and leading the project to get not one, but two, antennas back on the Neenah water tower. As soon as Andy turned the repeater back on, there was traffic. Cool stuff!

A special THANK YOU to Rick Kosiorek, WJ9K, for doing all the ground work. It's a critical job and Andy and I greatly appreciate you for doing it. You rock!

October 7th. Be on station NLT 0745. Run starts at 0800.
I have 6 people but could use 4 more (10 total is ideal).
Please let me know if you can help. In years past, we've been done by 1030. The route is the same as the last 2 years.
Mike, WI9MMM

September 18, 2023 - 7pm
Program: Solar Solitude by Dave Beck, W9RAG
Dave will share his story of setting two world records with solar powered aircraft.
50/50 Raffle: Daiwa CN-901 Cross Needle SWR Meter

he FCARC VEs will be conducting Ham Exams Saturday, September 16, at Maplewood Middle School,1600 Midway Road, Menasha 54952.

Registration starts at 8 am and ends at 9 am. Preregistration is encouraged. A government issued picture ID is required. Please see the ARRL.org website, license information, for other forms of acceptable ID. The application requires a Federal Registration Number and a valid email address. FRN's can be obtained free of charge on the FCC.gov website in the ULS section.

The annual Cycling race around Lake Winnebago will take place this Sunday - August 20th. Our local ARES group has asked if they can use the 146.76 repeater to help their communication as they support the race.

Please gave Race the Lake support communications priority on our repeater on Sunday.

The annual picnic is Saturday, August 19th, starting at 11am.
This is a family event so bring the folks you hold dear.
It's a potluck so please bring a dish to pass. The club will provide brats, burgers, hot dogs and soda/water. We'll have corn if I can find it.
Sunset Park, Kimberly, Pavilion #1.
We should have a fox hunt and you are encouraged to bring some radio gear to show off. Sorry, no raffle.

Certificates are available by sending a QSL & SASE (certificate size 8-1/2x11, certificates are printed on premium 90# stock) to:

W9ZL Special Event
PO Box 2346
Appleton, WI 54912

Please note the change in print stock from past years. These are heavy bond stock and it's a pity to have to fold them up! Please use a certificate sized envelope.

Jon Oldenburg AB9AH
W9ZL Special Event Chairman

The 145.330 repeater will be taken off air today while the Neenah water tower is repainted; this is likely to take 2 months.

I’ll make another announcement both here and on Facebook when the repeater is once again available.

The Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club will be doing a fund raising brat fry on Saturday, July 8th, at Festival Foods in Neenah. Start time is 0800.
Volunteers are needed - however much time you can give. We will start shutting down around 3pm - ish.
Bring a chair. Bring your grillin' instuments. Come and hang out.
If you can only do a touch-and-go, bring your appetite and support the club by having us make lunch for you.
See you on Saturday!

The FCARC VEs will be conducting Ham Exams Saturday, July 22, at Maplewood Middle School,1600 Midway Road, Menasha 54952.

Registration starts at 8 am and ends at 9 am. Preregistration is encouraged. A government issued picture ID is required. Please see the ARRL.org website, license information, for other forms of acceptable ID. The application requires a Federal Registration Number and a valid email address. FRN's can be obtained free of charge on the FCC.gov website in the ULS section.