Author Archives: Editorial Staff

PKARC Meets the Press

We owe thanks to Jeff Latz KAØARW who has been getting the word out about our club. We’re proud of our club and Jeff is making sure the community we support knows about it. The latest of many of his … Continue reading

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Loren Receives Buffalo Chip Award

In an annual tradition that dates back to the time of wagon trains crossing the prairie, the fuel of of friendship and courteous Amateur Radio operations the PKARC Buffalo Chip Award has been passed. On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Keith … Continue reading

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Technician Ham Classes in February

Want to get your license and not spend a whole lot of time trying to figure it out on your own? Hamclass.org is offering a two-dayTechnician Classes at the Overland Park Training Center / EOC 12401 Hemlock, OP KS 66213 on … Continue reading

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January PKARC QRZ Newsletter is Available

The club newsletter is available on the NEWSLETTER page. Or click PKARC January 2025 QRZ Newsletter to go directly to the Newsletter. Happy New Year!

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Congratulations to Byron Darlington KFØRCC

Byron passed his General License Exam on Monday he had previously taken his Technician Exam last summer with us. Way to go!!!

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2024 Ham-of-the-Year Award Presented

Leavenworth, Kansas.  The Pilot Knob Amateur Radio Club held its annual Christmas Dinner on the evening of Friday, December 6, 2024, in Fellowship Hall of Pilgrim Community Church on Arch Street.  Traditionally, the annual event includes a delicious dinner, various awards, gift … Continue reading

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Seasons Greetings!

During the December 2nd KCHEART monthly test, one of our JARA members energized the star atop Saint John Hospital and later took this picture. From K7, the star looks tiny but it still remains bright in year-2 of the current … Continue reading

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December Newsletter Now Available

President’s DeskKickapoo QRP ARCNovember Meeting NotesGrant Proposal UpdatePKARC Net AttendeesUpcoming Events Calendar

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Congratulations to Tom Ward KFØRWS

Tom passed his Technician exam at our Thursday morning breakfast on October 10, 2024, his call sign is KFØRWS. Tom then studied and successfully pass his General License Exam on October 31, 2024. Tom participated in the Simulated Emergency Test … Continue reading

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Janet Reichert KD5MDA/SK

I am saddened to share that our club member Janet KD5MDA, wife of Rick Reichert NJØP became a SK yesterday, October 15th. Funeral arrangements have been made at the Leintz Funeral Home in Leavenworth, KS. Please follow the link below … Continue reading

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