K9JX Jacksonville Amateur Radio Society

World Friendship Through Amateur Radio

Jacksonville Illinois

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Located in West Central Illinois

The Jacksonville Amateur Radio Society Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides support for its members in all aspects of Amateur Radio which is regulated in the United States of America by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). We conduct monthly meetings, publish a bi-monthly newsletter, and establish communications in emergencies, disasters, and various drills.

"NEW CLUB CALL"

The JARS operates two repeaters located in Jacksonville, IL. On two meters the frequency is 146.175/146.775 with access via carrier or 103.5 PL tone. The repeater on UHF is on 449.675/444.675 with the same access modes, carrier or 103.5 PL tone. We operate an open net on the 2 meter repeater every Saturday evening at 9 PM local time. At the end of the net ARS Newsline is played. Our Repeater is 911* accessable in emergencies, with the # dump for the autopatch.

Meetings

The JARS meets the first Friday of every month at the Red Cross office at 700 North Prairie in Jacksonville, IL.

Officers

The JARS Officers for 2008 - 2009 are:
President - Tim Childers, KB9FBI
Vice Pres - Al Tabor, N9MAF
Secretary - Mike Meyer, KB9ZBS
Tresurer - Frank Anderson, KC9IDX