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FVTC will be closed on Monday. March 16th, due to Winter Storm Elsa. Our next General Membership Meeting will be April 20th. Be safe!
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FCARC Annual Banquet
Saturday, February 28th, 6pm
Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton (upstairs)
Cost: $30 per person, you buy your own drinks
Menu: Chicken & beef tips, mashed, corn, rolls.
Cost: $30 per person, you buy your own drinks
Menu: Chicken & beef tips, mashed, corn, rolls.
PLEASE sign up and purchase your tickets BEFORE February 20th. The tab is labelled "Annual Banquet".
We need to let Holidays know how many are coming so we have enough food.
We need to let Holidays know how many are coming so we have enough food.
All are welcome. If you have questions, please drop us a note using the Contact Us tab.
2026 General Membership Meeting Location (Q1 & Q2)
For the first half of 2026, we will be meeting in Room F108 at Fox Valley Technical College. This room has theater style seating so if you are agile, please sit in the higher rows.
Please see the map for parking and access. Our first meeting will be on January 19th at 7pm. See you there.
December General Membership Meeting & Potluck
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.
FCARC Field Day 2025
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. :-)
June 50/50 Prize
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.
General Membership Meeting Location Update
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!
First Fox Hunt of 2025
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.
New HOTY
Congratulations to Jon Oldenburg (AB9AH) for being selected as the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club's Ham Of The Year (HOTY) for 2024.
Jon is probably best known for his tireless support of EAA's Airventure. Jon has been supporting this event for over 20 years and has been running the event for the last 14 of those years.
Thank you, Jon, for all your hard work in promoting Amateur Radio. We especially appreciate what you do for Kidventure and all the other Hams that participate at EAA.
FCARC Annual Banquet
Mark your calendars! Buy your tickets! It's time for the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club's Annual Banquet.
Click on the Holiday Party link just under the FCARC banner on the homepage to purchase.
Saturday, February 22nd at Holidays Pub & Grill in Appleton. Socialization starts at 5:30pm (cash bar).
Buffet style dining. Beef tips and grilled chicken. Mashed potatoes. Corn. Traditional fare.
Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchase through the club website.
I MUST HAVE A FINAL COUNT BY FEBRUARY 13TH!!!
The raffle prize? Just a 55" TCL 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV with Fire TV built in.
https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55f35
- 4K Ultra HD Resolution
- Motion Rate 240
- Dolby Atmos Audio
- HDR PRO (Dolby Vision, HDR10, & HLG)
- Fire TV Smart OS with Voice Remote
- Auto Game Mode (ALLM)
- FullView Metal Bezel-less Design
- Bluetooth Personal Audio
- 3 HDMI Inputs (One with eARC)
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Works with Amazon Alexa
It's always a good time!!!
If you have questions, reach out to us using the Contact Us link on our webpage - www.fcarc.club
Final Fox Hunt of 2024
Saturday, November 2nd. 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.
Change to Fox Hunt
Since I will be participating in the St. Joe's Food Pantry 5k on Saturday, October 5th, the fox hunt will be moved to the following Saturday.
We could still use more volunteers for the St Joe's event.
If the weather holds, we will do one more hunt in November. That is To Be Determined and is up to Mother Nature.
Saturday, October 12th, 0730 - 1630 (or until the battery dies)
Somewhere in the Fox Valley on 147.555MHz
It can be heard with a HT from the 41/441 loop.
Somewhere in the Fox Valley on 147.555MHz
It can be heard with a HT from the 41/441 loop.
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.
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.
Upcoming Community Support Events
We have two opportunities in the next month to support our communities and raise awareness about our hobby.
The Otto Grunski Runski, September 28th, to benefit the Menasha Parks and Recreation Family Assistance Fund.
St. Joe's 5K/10K, October 5th, to benefit the St Joseph Food Pantry.
Otto Grunski is a new event for us. They estimate needing our help from 7:45am to 9:45am.
St Joe's has been from 7:30am to 9:30-ish. They did add "10K" - so the runners may wind up doing two laps. I expect that they will still finish before many of the walkers.
FCARC Fox Hunt
Saturday, September 7th. 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.
FCARC Annual Picnic
This year's annual picnic is Saturday, August 17th, 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.
If you have questions, please use the Contact Us page and we'll try to get them answered.
FCARC Fox Hunt at Annual Picnic
We will be doing the monthly fox hunt at the annual picnic this month instead of on Social Saturday. See everyone at the picnic.
FCARC Fox Hunt - July 6th NEW FOX - Lower Power
Radio is about experimenting. Well... we are going to try a new, lower power fox. The "normal" fox is 700mW. The July fox will be 53mW.
46mW on WSPR made it to Antartica. I guess we'll all see how far 53mW goes in the Fox Valley. We may have to work together on this hunt. :-)
Saturday, July 6th. 0730 - 1630 - or until the batteries run out. The fox manufacturer says it should last until about 3:30pm. We'll see.
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!" on our Facebook page is enough. Allow others the thrill of the hunt.
There are NO prizes.
Depending on the difficulty hearing the new fox, sharing a grid square might be in order.
Use your best judgement on what information you share. After noon... hints can be blatant.
46mW on WSPR made it to Antartica. I guess we'll all see how far 53mW goes in the Fox Valley. We may have to work together on this hunt. :-)
Saturday, July 6th. 0730 - 1630 - or until the batteries run out. The fox manufacturer says it should last until about 3:30pm. We'll see.
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!" on our Facebook page is enough. Allow others the thrill of the hunt.
There are NO prizes.
Depending on the difficulty hearing the new fox, sharing a grid square might be in order.
Use your best judgement on what information you share. After noon... hints can be blatant.
FCARC Fox Hunt - June 1st
Saturday, June 1st. 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!
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!
Field Day Operating Prize Announced
Terry, N9AOT, and Gary, KB9AIT, of Wolf River Coils have graciously donated a sBitx v3 Software Defined Radio for the Field Day 2024 Operating Prize.
If you would like details on how you can be entered to possibly win this SDR, read Terry's FIELD DAY SIGN UP article. All the details are there.
Good luck!
If you would like details on how you can be entered to possibly win this SDR, read Terry's FIELD DAY SIGN UP article. All the details are there.
Good luck!
Ham Van Mast Auction
After MUCH discussion, the FCARC Board of Directors has decided to auction off the Ham Van mast assembly. The mast includes the cable and the air compressor.
The FCARC Board of Directors will accept written sealed bids through the end of Field Day, June 23, 2024. What ever time we finish tearing down is when we stop accepting bids. Bids that are mailed must be received in our P.O. Box by Friday, June 21st. Bids will be for a specific monetary amount. No contingencies, escalators or other modifiers will be honored.
There is ample time to submit bids so all late bids will be destroyed without review.
The mast and its accessories are being sold “as is” with no expressed or implied warranty. Any person submitting a bid agrees to hold harmless the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club for any and all current or future events related to the mast and/or its assemblies. Again, the winning bidder assumes and accepts all liability for everything related to the mast once it is theirs.
The winning bidder must submit payment and take possession of the mast upon notification of the winning bid. The winner will have no more than 15 calendar days to make payment and take possession lest their bid be deemed null and void and a subsequent bidder selected.
We WILL NOT ship the mast or its accessories. Currently, the mast is being stored in De Pere, Wisconsin.
The sealed bids will be opened by the Board of Directors when there is quorum, but not later than July 14th. Should the winning bid result in a tie, the winner will be determined by the earliest postmark or timestamp. Sealed bids handed to a Board of Directors member will be marked with the date and time of the submission. If the timestamps of the equal winning bids are the same, the winner will be selected by a random drawing.
Please direct any questions to the FCARC Board of Directors by using the Contact Us page on the club website, fcarc.club.
https://www.willburt.com/support/support-center/resources/pneumatic-mast-finder/
https://www.willburt.com/wp-content/uploads/filebase/customer_drawings/8.5-52-HDNL-Customer-Drawing.pdf
https://www.willburt.com/wp-content/uploads/Telecommunications%20Elevation%20Solutions_WEB.pdf PAGE 5 Weight Approx 266 lbs.
The FCARC Board of Directors will accept written sealed bids through the end of Field Day, June 23, 2024. What ever time we finish tearing down is when we stop accepting bids. Bids that are mailed must be received in our P.O. Box by Friday, June 21st. Bids will be for a specific monetary amount. No contingencies, escalators or other modifiers will be honored.
There is ample time to submit bids so all late bids will be destroyed without review.
The mast and its accessories are being sold “as is” with no expressed or implied warranty. Any person submitting a bid agrees to hold harmless the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club for any and all current or future events related to the mast and/or its assemblies. Again, the winning bidder assumes and accepts all liability for everything related to the mast once it is theirs.
The winning bidder must submit payment and take possession of the mast upon notification of the winning bid. The winner will have no more than 15 calendar days to make payment and take possession lest their bid be deemed null and void and a subsequent bidder selected.
We WILL NOT ship the mast or its accessories. Currently, the mast is being stored in De Pere, Wisconsin.
The sealed bids will be opened by the Board of Directors when there is quorum, but not later than July 14th. Should the winning bid result in a tie, the winner will be determined by the earliest postmark or timestamp. Sealed bids handed to a Board of Directors member will be marked with the date and time of the submission. If the timestamps of the equal winning bids are the same, the winner will be selected by a random drawing.
Please direct any questions to the FCARC Board of Directors by using the Contact Us page on the club website, fcarc.club.
https://www.willburt.com/support/support-center/resources/pneumatic-mast-finder/
https://www.willburt.com/wp-content/uploads/filebase/customer_drawings/8.5-52-HDNL-Customer-Drawing.pdf
https://www.willburt.com/wp-content/uploads/Telecommunications%20Elevation%20Solutions_WEB.pdf PAGE 5 Weight Approx 266 lbs.
DIY Attenuator
Sorry, kids. This site doesn't allow me to add the assembly instructions.
Check out our Facebook page. :-)
Check out our Facebook page. :-)
FCARC Banquet - February 24th
Our annual awards banquet will be held at Holiday's Pub & Grill in Appleton. 3950 N Richmond St.
Cost is $25 per adult, $13 per child. You can purchase tickets through the club website. The link is active and works correctly.
IF YOU ARE COMING, WE NEED TO KNOW BY NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH!!
How much food they make is based on how many people we tell them are going to show up.
We get billed by how many people show up.
The menu is traditional chicken & beef tips, mashed potatoes, corn and dinner rolls. Drinks are on your own. None are provided.
We typically start to gather around 5pm with dinner served at 6pm. The ceremonial stuff will happen after dinner.
If you have questions, please use the Contact Us link on the club website.
Cost is $25 per adult, $13 per child. You can purchase tickets through the club website. The link is active and works correctly.
IF YOU ARE COMING, WE NEED TO KNOW BY NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH!!
How much food they make is based on how many people we tell them are going to show up.
We get billed by how many people show up.
The menu is traditional chicken & beef tips, mashed potatoes, corn and dinner rolls. Drinks are on your own. None are provided.
We typically start to gather around 5pm with dinner served at 6pm. The ceremonial stuff will happen after dinner.
If you have questions, please use the Contact Us link on the club website.
Renew Your FCARC Membership
Just in case you haven't done it already, now is the time to renew your FCARC membership.
Club membership is for a calendar year. For most folks, that $20.
Renewing on the club website using PayPal is the easiest way.
For future reference, you can renew early and you don't lose any time. Your membership still goes to the last day of December of whatever year you are renewing for.
If you've lasped in your membership, renew for 2024 and you're a member for 2024.
Any questions, contact us using the Contact Us page.
Club membership is for a calendar year. For most folks, that $20.
Renewing on the club website using PayPal is the easiest way.
For future reference, you can renew early and you don't lose any time. Your membership still goes to the last day of December of whatever year you are renewing for.
If you've lasped in your membership, renew for 2024 and you're a member for 2024.
Any questions, contact us using the Contact Us page.
Cleaning Up Membership Roster
Some of you may have noticed that the Membership Roster is missing.
Managing club memberships on this platform is a pain, so we are moving to HamClubOnline.com.
If you have never logged in, use the email address that you get your club newsletter with and click on (Forgot Password?) - right underneath where you just typed your email address in.
We will be using HamClubOnline moving forward.
Some folks will have received an email notification that they have been removed from the roster. This is because your club membership expired in 2021. So... you didn't renew in 2021, 2022 or yet in 2023.
If this is a major "Oops!", contact us. Or you can just renew for 2024. Adding folks back in is easy enough on HamClubOnline.
Managing club memberships on this platform is a pain, so we are moving to HamClubOnline.com.
If you have never logged in, use the email address that you get your club newsletter with and click on (Forgot Password?) - right underneath where you just typed your email address in.
We will be using HamClubOnline moving forward.
Some folks will have received an email notification that they have been removed from the roster. This is because your club membership expired in 2021. So... you didn't renew in 2021, 2022 or yet in 2023.
If this is a major "Oops!", contact us. Or you can just renew for 2024. Adding folks back in is easy enough on HamClubOnline.
December Meeting 50/50
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.
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.
ARRL Email Forwarding Issues
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
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
Thank You PaceSetters!
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!
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!
145.330MHz Repeater Update
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!
Finally, another "Thank You" to Tony Mach, AB9IO, for championing this opportunity. It's awesome and the folks at the Water Department are super helpful.
So... go radio.
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!
Finally, another "Thank You" to Tony Mach, AB9IO, for championing this opportunity. It's awesome and the folks at the Water Department are super helpful.
So... go radio.
St Joe's 5k Run/Walk - October 7th - Volunteers Needed
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
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
FCARC General Membership Meeting
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
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
FCARC Annual Picnic
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.
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.
FCARC Brat Fry - Saturday, July 8th
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!
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!
Field Day Operating Giveaway
FCARC Field Day - June 24 & 25
At the May General Membership meeting, Terry (N9AOT) of Wolf River Coils shared that they will be sponsoring a giveaway for those that operate or log for at least one hour at the club station during Field Day. What is the prize? A Xiegu G90! That's an incredible prize for actually doing your hobby.
Sign up for an operating time slot on the club website or use the link below.
https://wipota.com/fcarc-field-day/
Thank you to Terry (N9AOT) and Gary (KB9AIT) of Wolf River Coils
for all their support.
https://www.wolfrivercoils.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wolfrivercoils/
At the May General Membership meeting, Terry (N9AOT) of Wolf River Coils shared that they will be sponsoring a giveaway for those that operate or log for at least one hour at the club station during Field Day. What is the prize? A Xiegu G90! That's an incredible prize for actually doing your hobby.
Sign up for an operating time slot on the club website or use the link below.
https://wipota.com/fcarc-field-day/
Thank you to Terry (N9AOT) and Gary (KB9AIT) of Wolf River Coils
for all their support.
https://www.wolfrivercoils.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wolfrivercoils/
High Grounds Vietnam Memorial Park Special Event Station - April 15
The Eau Claire County ARES/RACES group is proud to sponsor a special event station at the High Grounds Vietnam Memorial Park on Saturday April 15 starting at 1000.
The station will operate until 100 QSL cards are spoken for.
Frequencies are 3.995 on 75 meters and 7.295 on 40 meters.
https://www.thehighground.us
(Original message from Stan Piekarczyk K9STN)
The station will operate until 100 QSL cards are spoken for.
Frequencies are 3.995 on 75 meters and 7.295 on 40 meters.
https://www.thehighground.us
(Original message from Stan Piekarczyk K9STN)
FCARC Build Day - March 25, 2023 1100-1400 CDT
Five people braved the aweful weather to participate in this Build Day. Thanks also to KC (KG9JP) and Donna (KC9THF) for hanging out after VE Testing. Super thanks to John (K9KI) for keeping the sidewalk open.
As best as I know, everyone's Morse Code Practice Oscillators worked. Everyone also took a crack at building the attenuator. It wasn't as easy as I remembered. We didn't really have a method to test those so hopefully they will get some use during the next fox hunt.
Brave souls:
Chris Reitz – N9CVR and Elizabeth
Mike Casper – KC9SCP
Tim Crowe – KD9WNE
Stan Meyer – KD9OOO
For those that didn't make it, completely understandable. I'll try to remmeber to bring the Morse Code Practice Oscillator to the next General Membership meeting. It's still $5 each. Exact change is appreciated. :-)
Garth Schneider – KD9UHW
Matthew Suprise – KD9WAW
Zachariah Monasmith – KD9TQP and son
As best as I know, everyone's Morse Code Practice Oscillators worked. Everyone also took a crack at building the attenuator. It wasn't as easy as I remembered. We didn't really have a method to test those so hopefully they will get some use during the next fox hunt.
Brave souls:
Chris Reitz – N9CVR and Elizabeth
Mike Casper – KC9SCP
Tim Crowe – KD9WNE
Stan Meyer – KD9OOO
For those that didn't make it, completely understandable. I'll try to remmeber to bring the Morse Code Practice Oscillator to the next General Membership meeting. It's still $5 each. Exact change is appreciated. :-)
Garth Schneider – KD9UHW
Matthew Suprise – KD9WAW
Zachariah Monasmith – KD9TQP and son
Joel Kasper, WI4WD, is FCARC 2022 Ham Of The Year
Congratulations to Joel Kasper, WI4WD, for being the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club's Ham Of The Year!
We thank Joel for all that he's done to earn this honor. Joel has been a Member-at-Large for quite a while and was instrumental in getting the Maplewood Middle School station up and running, to name a few of his accomplishments.
Joel took the opportunity of receiving the award to call for volunteers to mentor new people, especially the youth, into the hobby. Anyone with interest should let the club know using the Contact Us link of the club website.
Also receiving honorable mention for their HOTY nominations were Tony Mach, AB9IO, and KC Ross, KG9JP.
We thank Joel for all that he's done to earn this honor. Joel has been a Member-at-Large for quite a while and was instrumental in getting the Maplewood Middle School station up and running, to name a few of his accomplishments.
Joel took the opportunity of receiving the award to call for volunteers to mentor new people, especially the youth, into the hobby. Anyone with interest should let the club know using the Contact Us link of the club website.
Also receiving honorable mention for their HOTY nominations were Tony Mach, AB9IO, and KC Ross, KG9JP.
FCARC Annual Banquet - February 18, 2023
Come join us at the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club Annual Banquet.
We have a new venue; Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54913
We typically start in the bar around 5pm and look to eat about 6pm.
We also have a new format. Instead of buying a banquet ticket and having a buffet, we will be ordering (and paying) individually from the menu.
Please check out their website so you know what's on the menu. https://holidayspub.com/
This means that if you change your mind to attend at the last minute... no harm, no foul.
PLEASE let us know if you'll be attending and if you'll be bringing anyone with you. We would like to let Holidays know about how many to expect. board@fcarc.club
Thanks, Mike
We have a new venue; Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54913
We typically start in the bar around 5pm and look to eat about 6pm.
We also have a new format. Instead of buying a banquet ticket and having a buffet, we will be ordering (and paying) individually from the menu.
Please check out their website so you know what's on the menu. https://holidayspub.com/
This means that if you change your mind to attend at the last minute... no harm, no foul.
PLEASE let us know if you'll be attending and if you'll be bringing anyone with you. We would like to let Holidays know about how many to expect. board@fcarc.club
Thanks, Mike
Winter Field Day
The Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club will be hosting a "Get On The Air" event from 1pm CST to 7pm CST on January 28th. Anyone interested in participating - or just checking out what we're doing - is invited to attend.
Maplewood Middle School, Menasha.
We will be operating indoors.
For the more serious operator, Winter Field Day is officially from 1pm CST, Saturday, January 28th to 1pm, Sunday, January 29th. More information can be found on the Winter Field Day site.
https://www.winterfieldday.com/index.php
This is an opportunity to operate the school station, get on HF, check out what Field Day operations look like, check out the hobby, etc. If you can spare some of your Saturday, come on over.
Maplewood Middle School, Menasha.
We will be operating indoors.
For the more serious operator, Winter Field Day is officially from 1pm CST, Saturday, January 28th to 1pm, Sunday, January 29th. More information can be found on the Winter Field Day site.
https://www.winterfieldday.com/index.php
This is an opportunity to operate the school station, get on HF, check out what Field Day operations look like, check out the hobby, etc. If you can spare some of your Saturday, come on over.
Renew Your Club Membership
Happy New Year! If you haven't already renewed your club membership, please do so.
If you can't remember if you renewed already, ask us using the club Contact Us page.
If you can't remember if you renewed already, ask us using the club Contact Us page.
December Meeting 50/50 Raffle Prize
Not only will we be eating at the December General Membership Meeting - and Potluck (bring a dish), but Terry Schilling (N9AOT) has secured us a super cool 50/50 raffle prize! It's a MFJ-884 1.8 - 525 MHz Grandmaster Illuminated Cross Needle SWR / Wattmeter - 200 Watts. Unless you're doing Gigahertz stuff, this is good for Technician to Extra. Whoo-hoo!
See everyone there!
See everyone there!
The Starlite Club is closing
I received the sad news today (November 22, 2022) that the home to our annual banquet and Hamfests is closing on December 19, 2022. We wish the owners and employees the best in their future endevours.
Right now, the annual banquet in February is on hold until we secure an alternate venue.
Right now, the annual banquet in February is on hold until we secure an alternate venue.
FCARC Apparel Available
We are now set up with JSE Custom Embroidery & DTG Printing for club apparel!!
Visit http://www.jse-repair.com to check out what is set up so far.
If you don't see something you want, you can always email Jeff and discuss it. He has been VERY helpful and responsive.
Thank you Jon Oldenburg, AB9AH, for getting this started.
Visit http://www.jse-repair.com to check out what is set up so far.
If you don't see something you want, you can always email Jeff and discuss it. He has been VERY helpful and responsive.
Thank you Jon Oldenburg, AB9AH, for getting this started.
FCARC Annual Picnic
Location: Pavilion #1, Sunset Park, Kimberly. Starts at 11am. FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT!
Please bring a dish to pass.
The club will provide Brats, burgers, hot dogs, corn and soda pop and water.
We typically do a fox hunt so... bring your fox hunting gear.
If you want to show off some gear, bring it out and get on the air.
Please bring a dish to pass.
The club will provide Brats, burgers, hot dogs, corn and soda pop and water.
We typically do a fox hunt so... bring your fox hunting gear.
If you want to show off some gear, bring it out and get on the air.
Shout Out from ARRL
For those that may have missed it, the ARRL gave us a "shout out" in this week's newsletter.
Thanks to John, K9KI, for highlighting it to be added to our social media.
Thanks to John, K9KI, for highlighting it to be added to our social media.
Show Off Your Go Box
The program for the July General Membership Meeting (7/18) is Go Boxes. Bring yours, or the pieces that you have, and share with the group. This includes Go Bags, Go Kits and the milk crate you lug stuff around in.
Note to self: Put antenna bag in car for next Monday.
See you there.
Note to self: Put antenna bag in car for next Monday.
See you there.
Congratulations Andy Lawton, AJ9L - 2021 Ham Of The Year
The Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club is proud to announce that Andy Lawton, AJ9L, is our 2021 Ham Of The Year.
Andy's contributions as Club Vice-President and Repeater Committee Chairman have been invaluable to the success of our club. Andy has also repaired our antennas and amplifiers, moved a bunch of repeater equipment, provided the tech support back when we had Zoom meetings, manages much of the club supplies and equipment and a host of other, behind-the-scenes tasks that help keep our club running.
Please be sure to congratulate Andy on his award and thank him for his outstanding contribution to the FCARC.
Andy's contributions as Club Vice-President and Repeater Committee Chairman have been invaluable to the success of our club. Andy has also repaired our antennas and amplifiers, moved a bunch of repeater equipment, provided the tech support back when we had Zoom meetings, manages much of the club supplies and equipment and a host of other, behind-the-scenes tasks that help keep our club running.
Please be sure to congratulate Andy on his award and thank him for his outstanding contribution to the FCARC.
FCARC Banquet 50-50 Raffle Prize
Terry Schilling (N9AOT) has scored another excellent prize for the 50-50 raffle for the FCARC Annual Banquet.
It's the RigExpert STICK-230 Antenna Analyzer! Even if you own an antenna analyzer, this sleek little gem is hard to beat.
You certainly won't find one more portable and it's a RigExpert; super durable and easy to use.
Tickets for the raffle will be available at the banquet, so buy your banquet ticket today.
Banquet tickets must be purchased by Noon on Friday, February 18th - as we have to submit our final attendance number to the Starlite club that afternoon.
See you there!
It's the RigExpert STICK-230 Antenna Analyzer! Even if you own an antenna analyzer, this sleek little gem is hard to beat.
You certainly won't find one more portable and it's a RigExpert; super durable and easy to use.
Tickets for the raffle will be available at the banquet, so buy your banquet ticket today.
Banquet tickets must be purchased by Noon on Friday, February 18th - as we have to submit our final attendance number to the Starlite club that afternoon.
See you there!
FCARC Annual Banquet
Join us for the FCARC Annual Banquet and awards ceremony. YES! Spouses and non-hams actually attend this event.
Saturday, February 26th, at the Starlite Club, W2091 County Rd JJ, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Cash bar. We start (at the bar) around 5pm.
$26 per person. Tickets can be purchased on the club website.
Home style dining. Fried chicken and beef tips. Mashed potatoes. Can't remember the veggie. Assorted desserts.
Great food! See you there!
Saturday, February 26th, at the Starlite Club, W2091 County Rd JJ, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Cash bar. We start (at the bar) around 5pm.
$26 per person. Tickets can be purchased on the club website.
Home style dining. Fried chicken and beef tips. Mashed potatoes. Can't remember the veggie. Assorted desserts.
Great food! See you there!
What Do You Want To See?
At the January General Membership Meeting, Joel (WI4WD) circulated a survey of potential program topics.
Programs... you know, the thing right before the raffle? The part of the meeting where we learn, do or share something? Yeah. That.
Gene (our Secretary, KE8KWF) has made the survey available ONLINE for everyone to share their opinion. It's a rank/order. Select the one you want the most and give it your #1. The next program that you would like to see presented, give it your #2. All the way to #10.
https://bit.ly/ham-program
Thanks for your input. Here's to making the club better.
Programs... you know, the thing right before the raffle? The part of the meeting where we learn, do or share something? Yeah. That.
Gene (our Secretary, KE8KWF) has made the survey available ONLINE for everyone to share their opinion. It's a rank/order. Select the one you want the most and give it your #1. The next program that you would like to see presented, give it your #2. All the way to #10.
https://bit.ly/ham-program
Thanks for your input. Here's to making the club better.
Morning Coffee Klatch
In case you haven't heard, there's a morning ragchew net.
It happens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 0930.
It has recently been moved back to 146.760 MHz repeater.
Join in if you can make it.
It happens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 0930.
It has recently been moved back to 146.760 MHz repeater.
Join in if you can make it.