FHARC Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
We will meet on Zoom.

Club Meeting on Zoom
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
As the Schlueters will not be available, hopefully someone can step up to run the meeting.

KS QSO Party
2025-08-30 09:00 - 2025-08-31 15:00
Come on by the Schlueter’s anytime on Aug 30 (9 to 9) & 31 (9 to 3) for the KS QSO Party. It is fast paced and alot of fun both operating and logging. We will have John’s portable tower and one radio.

The Kansas QSO Party is an annual amateur radio contest where operators from Kansas make as many contacts as possible with stations across the U.S. and beyond. It’s a fun way for radio enthusiasts to engage in friendly competition, test their skills, and promote Kansas on the airwaves.
The event typically takes place on the last full weekend of August, with participants using various modes like CW (Morse code), SSB (voice), and digital communications across multiple frequency bands. Operators can earn points based on the number of contacts they make, with special bonuses for working certain stations.

Learn more and see rules at 2025 Kansas QSO Party

KBØVAC 47.15 Repeater Site Tour
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00
Kevin Worrell, KC0ZYT has kindly agreed to open up the repeater site for a tour on Sept. 6.

40 Meter Net on the 3rd Sunday of the month
2025-09-21 16:00 - 17:30
We will try to connect locally on 40 meters on the third Sunday of the month beginning September 21st at 1600 CT on 7.231 MHz, depending on propagation, and obtaining a clear frequency. Barb (KDØWAU) will confirm frequency on the groups.io and on text 10 minutes before the net if possible. The goal is to test our station’s antenna’s ability to connect locally.

Wichita Area & Kansas Sectional Hamfest
2025-10-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Riverwalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco, Wichita, KS, United States
The Wichita Area and Kansas Sectional Hamfest (also called the Wichita Area Hamfest or Kansas Sectional Hamfest) is a regional gathering for amateur radio hobbyists organized under ARRL (American Radio Relay League) sanctioning.
Hamfests like this provide a venue for: vendor booths; buying/selling/trading radio gear; radio license exams; socializing with other hams; getting technical advice; attending educational/training sessions; and enjoying the hobby together. This one also serves as the Kansas convention in 2025.
There are VE (Volunteer Examiner) licensing exam sessions during the hamfest. Admission times are generally morning till early afternoon.
Our club will have a table at the hamfest as well as Wayne & Barb will also have a table selling a few items.
Talk In — 146.940 MHz, with a 103.5 Hz tone.

POTA at El Dorado Lake
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00

Pot Luck Christmas Dinner
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Bern’s Barn, 14365 SW Medowlark Road, Rose Hill, KS, United States
We are meeting this year at Bern and Shin-Ae’s Barn for our annual Christmas Dinner.
Come join us to celebrate the Christmas holiday at the Barn. Spouses are invited and guests are welcome. Interest prospective hams also invited.
We will be taking a look at what we have been doing this year and what the future will hold for the Flint Hills Amateur Radio Club.
Barb & Wayne will provide the Hog Wild barbeque, sauce and rolls.
We need to get a count of who will be attending and what everyone will be bringing to share. RSVP to Barb (KDØWAU) with what you can bring.

Breakfast at Livingston's Cafe
2026-02-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Livingston’s Cafe, 360 S. Heritage Way, Suite #400, Andover, KS
We’ll meet for breakfast at the new Livingston’s Cafe in Andover in the Skyloft apartment complex. 360 S. Heritage Way, Suite #400, Andover, KS
Come between 8:30 and 8:45 so we can get a table together. They will let us move the tables, but you must be on time!

Storm Fury on the Plains
2026-03-12 18:30 | Point Events Center, 2101 Dearborn St., Unit 101, Augusta, United States
FHARC may have a table with information on our club, activities, and the Severe Weather Net.

Club Meeting at the Barn
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bern’s Barn, 14365 SW Medowlark Road, Rose Hill, KS, United States
We will be meeting at Barn’s Barn for a presentation by KAØOSN and WASTRT about determining propagation for QSO contacts.
Simple setup.

Club Meeting on Zoom
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Sidewalk Sale
2026-06-20 06:00 - 17:00
While not a FHARC hosted event, I wanted to post information about the annual Sidewalk Sale that used to be sponsored by Radio Shack. It is now sponsored by the W0VFW Amateur Radio Club and held at the VFW Post 3115 on 4801 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. It begins at 6 a.m.

40 Meter Net on the 3rd Sunday of the month
2026-06-21 15:00 - 16:00
FHARC has established a monthly regional 40-meter radio net to practice local and regional communications. Participation has gradually expanded beyond Butler County to include operators in other Kansas counties and Oklahoma.
It is held on the third Sunday of the month at 1500 CT on 7.245 MHz, depending on propagation, and obtaining a clear frequency. Check https://www.netlogger.org/ for exact frequency and time. Barb (KDØWAU) will confirm frequency on the groups.io and on text 10 minutes before the net if possible.

Winlink Wednesday
2026-06-24
Winlink Wednesday is a amateur radio digital net where check-ins are accomplished by using the Winlink (global email via amateur radio) system.
Winlink is a radio-based messaging network that allows licensed amateur radio operators to send and receive messages, forms (including ICS forms), and attachments when internet service is unavailable. Using radios, computers, tablets, or smartphones, operators can relay information locally or connect through high-frequency (HF) radio networks to reach outside a disaster zone where internet access remains available.
FHARC has established a temporary FM Winlink Gateway (KDØWAU-10 ON FREQUENCY 145.080) and is conducting member education and practice exercises.
The primary purpose of Winlink Wednesday is to encourage the regular use of the Winlink system, expand your skills with Winlink, and practice on a regular basis. This helps to keep you sharp so that, if needed you can perform confidently and professionally.
Home of the Original Winlink Wednesday.
Barb (KDØWAU) recently did a WinLink presentation and here are her presentation notes… Winlink Docs 05222026 Final

Field Day
2026-06-27 | Bern’s Barn, 14365 SW Medowlark Road, Rose Hill, KS, United States
Join us for Field Day activities at Bern’s Barn on June 27th. Bern will open the barn at 10 a.m. for setup and we will begin operating at 1:00 p.m. The club will provide lunch and Bern is planning to cook burgers for dinner around 5 p.m.
The 2026 ARRL Field Day, the premier amateur radio communications event, takes place on the weekend of June 27–28, 2026. The 27-hour event begins at 18:00 UTC on Saturday and runs through 20:59 UTC on Sunday. Here are the Field Day rules.
The annual event is part picnic, camp-out, and a practice session for emergency communication when standard infrastructure fails. During Field Day, over 30,000 “hams” set up temporary stations in public parks, schools, and remote locations across the US and Canada.
We will be operating as a Class D station using the club callsign: KB0VAC. We will likely be operating FT8 as well as SSB and might have other activities including practicing WinLink.
