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KS QSO Party 2023 coming soon

KS QSO Party 2023 coming soon

The Kansas QSO Party is right around the corner!

The club call WØWR is sponsoring the WØL special event call at the ACØRL QTH, 1824 Nickerson Blvd., Hutchinson.

It runs from 9 AM to 9 PM Saturday the 26th and 9 AM to 3 PM Sunday the 27th.

Please let me know if and when you can attend and operate a station so I can make sure we have all of the stations manned.

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be on the receiving end of a pile-up, here’s your chance.

We will be operating multi-op, four stations:

1. FT8 – operated by KBØSQL
2. K2 CW/SSB 40m
3. K3 SSB 20m
4. K3 CW/SSB 15/10m.

Water and snacks will be provided.

Please review the rules at the party website.

Hamfest ’23 Wrap-up

Hamfest ’23 Wrap-up

We had an outstanding hamfest this year.

Attendance exceeded last year’s, with about 100 attendees and exhibitors.

Of course, it wasn’t without its hitches, from the start when we arrived the place was a disaster. We walked in and they had been painting the large hall. The overspray covered everything, and there was high lift equipment in the way. Those that showed up started sweeping and mopping the floors and Charles and Sgt. Seal moved the high lifts. We did a fair job of cleaning up and putting out tables and chairs.

A couple folks arrived to set up early.

Saturday morning, Charles opened up around 6:45 and folks began to set up. All the tables were used and the facility was jam-packed. Great stuff was for sale and great memories were made.

We took in $105 in refreshment sales and $327 in raffle tickets for the prizes for a total of $432. Estimated expenses of $228.43 for the radio and about $40 for refreshments for a total expense about $268.43. That leaves the club with about $163.57 profit!

Added to our existing bank balance of $8,228.77, that gives us about $8,392.34.

Thanks to all those who volunteered and made this happen!

Field Day 2023 Report

Field Day 2023 Report

Charles, Mark, and Jerry wish to thank all who participated in the 2023 Field Day event.

We had a good turnout for setup and teardown. Considering when the folks that made the mad cow were thinking that strong young firefighters would be dealing with it, us old guys did pretty good.

We had the tower at its maximum height of 106 feet and it was wonderful to have a dipole up that high.

Never had problems making contacts.

Tom Lappin, WØUY, added 650 points to the club aggregate score when he submitted his FD info to ARRL. He had 152 CW contacts and 50 points for online form submission.

Field Day Entry

Christmas Party 2022

Christmas Party 2022

Our next regular club meeting, Tuesday, December 13, will be our Christmas party. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at Rice Park Pavilion.

The club will provide various meats from Carriage Crossing, Yoder. Everyone attending should bring plates, tableware, and food to share (e.g.: scalloped potatoes, a vegetable dish, a dessert).

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!

New Meeting Place

New Meeting Place

The club now meets at the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, 117 North Walnut St., in Hutchinson. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. See you there!

Christmas season 2021 meeting

Christmas season 2021 meeting

The word from Jerry, ACØRL, our secretary/treasurer/repeater trustee:

Our Christmas Party is at 7 p.m. December 14 at the AMVETS Post at Avenue B and Lorraine Street.

The club is having Hog Wild cater the event with brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and rolls. Please bring a drink, covered dish, salad, or dessert.

All are welcome. Please bring your family for a fun evening.

Hamfest ’21

Hamfest ’21

Hamfest 21 flyer

 

A few more notes about Hamfest ’21:

· Folks with Derby Radio Shack will be present, selling all sorts of wonderful ham radio wares.

· Doughnuts and beverages will be available.

· There will be a raffle for several excellent prizes, including an Anytone DMR with an extra battery. Raffle tickets will be $5 each. Easy Way Ham Books is donating licensing and operating manuals, too.

· This is a good chance to get your license free before the FCC begins charging $35 for the privilege in a month or two. And speaking of license testing, the ARRL reminds us that “all amateur exam applicants must provide their FRN to the Volunteer Examiners (VEs) before taking an amateur exam.” Read more about that and other requirements in this ARRL news story.

Hamfest 2020 Cancelled

Hamfest 2020 Cancelled

RCKARA’s Hamfest 2020, slated for September, has been cancelled. It has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, as have many other hamfests.

Thanks to everyone who had it on their calendars. We’ll hope for next year.