Vendors at convention
Schedule of events at the State convention
Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club
Affiliated with the American Radio
Relay League
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NEWS FLASH!!! The ARRL Executive Committee has approved the 2005 ARRL Kansas State Convention to be held on August 21, 2005 at the Salina Bicentennial Center. Its OFFICIAL. Yippee! Please spread the word so that we can have another great convention.
Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer on final approach to Salina (WDØBNC Photo)
NØGSL, WAØPSF and WØME at the Special Event Station at KØKSU, the Kansas State University Salina club station. There were around 410 stations worked.
Below is the proposed QSL card to send to stations which contacted our special event station (Less the K-State Power Cat, which need approval prior to our being able to use it).
Back of card (Needs a little formatting help)
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The Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, piloted by Steve Fossett departed on its non-stop, around the world flight, from the Salina Municipal Airport on February 28, 2005. The aircraft and its sole occupant, traveled around the world without stopping and without refueling. It returned to Salina on March 3d after flying for 67 hours, and 23,000 miles.Operating from the KSU-Salina club station, KØKSU, members of the Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club made over 400 contacts during the flight. More contacts would have been made except for the need to shut down during the evening hours. CKARC members who participated were: Alvin Wiechman, WØME, Lois Wiechman, WNØDEP, Richard Swaringen, KBØVXU, Paula Swaringen, KCØABL, Larry Cornwell, NØGSL, Ron Tremblay, WAØPSF, Mark Boyle, KBØMQX, Marty Soffran, KGØMT, Doug Hoggatt, WA7QNA.
Check out the Club Data page. It now has the Speed Dial numbers on it.. Scroll down about half-way.
Welcome to the Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club's Web Site. Feel Free to browse around. Be sure to check out QSP, the club's monthly newsletter.
CKARC's 2005 Officers
From L to R: Alvin Weichman WØME, Secretary; Pete Sias WDØDRL, Activities Manger, Don Fitzgerald, KAØEIC, Treasurer, Mark Boyle KBØMQX, Vice President, Richard Swaringen, KBØVXU, President
Check out Sid's web site at: http://www.qsl.net/n0obm/
Our Mission
To serve the Public Interest, convenience, and Necessity. and to be there when needed, in times of local, state, or national emergency.
To Promote the enjoyment of Ham Radio by providing an environment which will enhance the opportunities for individual growth in the hobby.
Club Profile
The CKARC, a group of dedicated Amateur Radio Operators, located in Salina Kansas has been in operation for over 50 years.
We have been affiliated with the American Radio League (ARRL) for as long as anyone can remember.
Several of our members are presently active in Emergency Communications, by way of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. (ARES) We have an active Storm Spotter group who works in conjunction with the Saline County Emergency Preparedness Office. Other members are active in trying to contact as many foreign Amateur Radio Stations as they can. Several are involved in contacting station around the world via several of the Amateur Radio satellites that are currently orbiting the earth. There are too many facets to Amateur Radio to describe on this site.
For more information about amateur radio, go to the ARRL web site: www.arrl.org
The club has sponsored the ARRL Kansas State convention at the Salina Bi-Centennial Center for the past 6 years. This year it will be held on August 15, 2004. See the State Convention link for information.
Contact Information
- Postal address
- Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
- P O Box 2493
- Salina KS 67402-2493
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
[email protected]
Webmaster: [email protected]