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Please remember to monitor the club’s 145.29 MHz repeater and your email for changes regarding club meetings!!
Welcome to the JOHNSON COUNTY (Kansas) RADIO AMATEURS CLUB'S website. We are a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) EIN 48-1071476 dedicated to the advancement of Amateur Radio. The club is involved in various public service events, Field Day, and many members are involved in other public service associated programs such as Johnson County ARES, Johnson County ECS and SATERN.
Welcome to the JOHNSON COUNTY (Kansas) RADIO AMATEURS CLUB'S website. We are a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) EIN 48-1071476 dedicated to the advancement of Amateur Radio. The club is involved in various public service events, Field Day, and many members are involved in other public service associated programs such as Johnson County ARES, Johnson County ECS and SATERN.
Club News and Notices
Club News and Notices
Ensor Museum Volunteers needed for May 2026. More details are below along with the a Sign-up link.
ENSORFEST '26 -- Saturday May 9th. Volunteers are needed. More details are below along with the a Sign-up link.
Field Day 2026 - June 27th and 28th. Mark your Calendars!! More details to follow.
The Club is starting back up the "Annex Meeting" after the first meeting of the month. What is the "Annex Meeting" you ask?? We gather at the Buffalo State Pizza Company, 7932 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204 . We gather, have a little pizza, visit, and discuss the hobby. This is a great opportunity to ask those questions that have been troubling you. See details below.
Please remember to monitor the club’s 145.29 MHz repeater and your email for any changes that may be necessary regarding club meetings, including any last minute changes in venue or cancellations.
Club Wheatshocker Nets
Club Wheatshocker Nets
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday
7:00 PM HF CW Net - 7.115mhz (frequency is approximate)
See the Net Protocol on the CW (Morse Code) Page
Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday
7:00 PM Yaesu Fusion Digital via Kansas City Room or Local KC Area Repeaters 444.400+, 442.600+, and 443.725+
After this Digital Net is the 40 meter Roundtable around 7.273 MHz LSB
Every Thursday
Every Thursday
7:00 PM on Analog Repeater 145.290 MHz (-offset) with a 151.4 Hz tone
After this 2 meter Net is the 10 meter Roundtable on 28.475 MHz USB (this frequency is within the Technician License Class)
Upcoming Meetings & Programs
Upcoming Meetings & Programs
May 8, 2026 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON Business Meeting and Program*... After the Business Meeting we will have an Elmer Night. Subject matter experts to field any questions. So, bring your questions and radios. The "Annex Meeting" will take place at Buffalo State Pizza Company. See details below.
May 22, 2026 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON Program Meeting*... The Program will be “How You Can Participate in Field Day” by multiple presenters.
*Meetings held at the Overland Park Christian Church - 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 - unless otherwise noted.
Meeting Minutes for Approval
Meeting Minutes for Approval
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License Exams
License Exams
1st Tuesday of each Month
1st Tuesday of each Month
Johnson County Public Library - Central Resource Branch
More information can be found under the Education and Testing page.
Annex Pizza Meeting
The Club is starting back up the "Annex Meeting" after the first meeting of the month. What is the "Annex Meeting" you ask?? We gather at the Buffalo State Pizza Company, 7932 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204 . We gather, have a little pizza, visit, and discuss the hobby. This is a great opportunity to ask those questions that have been troubling you.
Ensor Museum Volunteer May 2026
Ensor Museum Volunteer May 2026
****ALL volunteers that sign up will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate to Associated Radio. Volunteer multiple times and you will be entered multiple times.****
Your job as a volunteer is simple! Greet people as they arrive at the museum. If Ensor Park and Museum Manager is busy giving a tour you will watch over them until they are available to start another tour. The idea is to have 3 people staffing the museum so as to ensure the museum is not left unattended while tours are being given.
If you are new to the JCRAC and/or Ensor Park and Museum, No Problem. If you like you can stop by Ensor and see what's going on before you volunteer.
To Sign-up click on this link to take you to SignUpGenius ==> https://tinyurl.com/bdfnwyyc
WW1USA REMOTE Special Event Station
WW1USA REMOTE Special Event Station
Monday, May 25, 2026
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Overland Park Christian Church
7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204
To observe Memorial Day, we will be operating on May 25 as WW1USA AWAY from the Museum. There will be a REMOTE operation at Overland Park Christian Church from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, which will involve a phone station (thank you, John, K0IZ) and a CW station (thanks, Jamie, AD0AB).
If anyone else wants to participate from a different location, please contact Charlie Van Way at cvanway@kc.rr.com
We are also looking for a digital station, preferably from the church. The idea of operating from the church is that it is the usual meeting site for JCRAC, and we would like to encourage club members (and others) to become active in WW1USA.
Field Day 2026 - June 27th and 28th
Field Day 2026 - June 27th and 28th
Mark your Calendars!!!
Field Day is around the corner
We will be at the Old Hutton Farm at Shawnee Mission Park again this year!
Address is 18800 W 87th St. Lenexa, KS 66220
Check back here for more details!
HF Propagation
HF Propagation
President's Corner
President's Corner
May 2026
May 2026
Spring is well and truly here, and with it comes the dual-edged sword of the Kansas City storm season. While the “weather” has certainly kept us on our toes, it’s also time for us to look ahead to our Club’s biggest events and ensure our leadership remains strong.
A Rowdy Spring for Weather - It’s been a busy month for our SKYWARN and weather enthusiasts. The Kansas City area has been “rocked” by several severe weather events recently. We saw significant activity on April 13 with EF-2 tornadoes confirmed in Ottawa and large hail throughout eastern Kansas. Just this past week, on April 26 , the metro was under multiple tornado watches and flood advisories once again.
Field Day 2026 & Ensor Volunteers - Mark your calendars: ARRL Field Day 2026 is set for June 27 and 28 . This year’s theme, “Amateur Radio: A National Resource.” perfectly highlights the service we provided during the storms mentioned above. We are in the early stages, so stay tuned for station assignments and setup times.
Most importantly, May is our Club’s designated month to support the Ensor Park and Museum. We need a strong showing of volunteers to maintain this historic stie and keep it open to the public. Ensorfest ‘26 is happening on Saturday, May 9, and we need help with:
Museum Tours: Greeting visitors and sharing the history of Marshall Ensor.
Radio Demos: Operating the station and showing off our hobby to the community.
Event Support: Logistics for the classic car and quilt displays.
As a thank you, all volunteers will receive a $15 voucher for the Taco Fuego KC food truck. Visit the Club website for the sign-up link.
73,
Bill KA2FNK, President
Contest Calendar
Contest Calendar
Welcome to the WA7BNM Contest Calendar. This site provides detailed information about amateur radio contests throughout the world, including their scheduled dates/times, rules summaries, log submission information and links to the official rules as published by the contest sponsors.
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Amateur Radio events listed on this site are compiled from Larry's List emails - originally sent by Larry Staples WØAIB (SK). This site is an addition to his emails conveying the wealth of material in an easy-to-read, consistent format by category of interest. Subscribe to Larry's List and get up-to-the-minute messages and announcements delivered by email.
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