Most members know that our December General Membership meeting is a bit different than our other meetings. We conduct a little business and then we share a potluck dinner.
Bring a dish to pass. Bring your friends and loved ones.

This year, we'll have a 50/50 raffle and the prize is...
a Yaesu FTM-200DR!!

Monday, December 18th. 7pm. Maplewood Middle School.
See you there.

I received an email from HamClubOnline stating that given the number of issues with the ARRL email forwarding service, they are suspending emails sent to @arrl.org addresses.

This presents a challenge in that we are moving towards using the HamClubOnline email service to share our club newsletter and other announcements.

If you are using an ARRL email address, please give us an alternate email while ARRL works through these issues. Otherwise, we can't help keep you informed.

73, Mike

Ham License Exams November 5, 2023
posted by WJ9K.
The FCARC VEs will be conducting Ham Exams Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the FCARC Swapfest located at the Labor Temple/Luck Dog'z, 157 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah, WI. 54956.

PaceSetters of the Fox Cities has presented the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club with an award for Dedication and Service. This is super cool and greatly appreciated.
Support of the community is one of the cornerstones of our club; one of the reasons we exist. While it's a lot of fun to help out, it's also very nice to be recognized for our efforts.
Thank you, PaceSetters!

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!

Saturday, October 28th. 0730 - 1630 - or until the batteries run out.
147.555MHz Somewhere in the Fox Cities. See Map.
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!" is enough. Allow others the thrill of the hunt. There are NO prizes.
Later in the day if someone needs a few hints... go for it.
You will be able to hear the fox from the 41/441 loop with a HT in the car. That's how I verify that it is getting out.
Have fun!

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.