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Quick Information
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We meet the first Thursday of every month (except December) at 7:00 pm at the Pilgrim Community Church, 500 Arch Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. Visitors of all ages welcome.
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We conduct testing for all Amateur Radio license classes by prior arrangement. Connect with us via the Contact page. Preferred venues for testing are Thursday morning breakfast at The Depot 1887 or in conjunction with our monthly meetings at Pilgrim Community Church.
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Category Archives: Current News
Congratulations to Robert KFØUDT and Jeanine KFØUEW that recently earned their Technician License.
Robert and Jeanine took their exams at our May club meeting.
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Congratulations To Phil KFØDQA on Passing his General Class License Exam
At our recent PKARC Breakfast Gathering Phil KFØDQA became our latest member to earn his General Class License. Way to GO!!!
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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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Welcome to Amateur Radio’s Open House
Want to see what Amateur Radio is all about? See us in action on Saturday afternoon, June 22, 2024 at Leavenworth’s VA City Park (across from Waggin’ Tails Dog Park). The event, called Field Day 2024, starts at 1 pm Saturday … Continue reading
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One & One: New Tech, Upgrade to General
Prior to the June 2024 PKARC monthly meeting, local Leavenworth citizen Sean Fryman passed his Technician class test and Thad Brzustowicz KFØPXE upgraded to General. VEC Steve Rice WØSER was very pleased with the 100% pass rate. The applicants were … Continue reading
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Congrats Loren Knight – KFØQAL
Just before the April 18th club build session, Loren took the plunge, or in this case the Technician test, and is now KFØQAL. Loren has been accompanying Phil KFØDQA to club meetings and weekly breakfasts and has already become part … Continue reading
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Congrats Thad Brzustowicz KFØPXE
Thad has rediscovered the joy of Amateur Radio after a long hiatus from the hobby. At an impromptu test session at the Presbyterian church in Leavenworth on April 11th, Thad re-established himself as a Technician with call sign KFØPXE. We’re … Continue reading
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Cross-Band Repeater Test
CBR Test. On the beautiful spring evening of April 14, 2024, Ed Menard KD7QOR and Rick Reichert NJØP deployed to VA City Park and set up for a KS-LV-ARES Cross-Band Repeater Test. The test was in preparation for the October … Continue reading
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Welcome Emergency Preparedness Fair Attendees
If you’ve been to the March 23rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair and want to give back to your community through emergency preparedness, you’ve come to the right place. An Amateur Radio license is definitely your first order of business. Whether … Continue reading
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