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. :-)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
We will be doing the monthly fox hunt at the annual picnic this month instead of on Social Saturday. See everyone at the picnic.