Saturday, May 5, 2012   License exam session at the KIUC Conference Room.
 As usual, the study session will begin at 0800, with hourly breaks, followed by a lunch break at noon, and then the exams will be administered at 1500 HST.

This session will be under the auspices of the ARRL Volunteer Examiner program. If you are an ARRL-certificated examiner, please contact AH6TA (652-0258 or e-mail) or KH6JMM (John at 431-4821 or e-mail) if you can participate in the exam administration beginning at 1500. The study session will be proctored by AH6TA and anyone else interested in assisting (not a lot to do, but there is Internet).

Please direct interested persons to the web site at www.kauaiarc.org to obtain their detailed information and registration sheet.

Monday, April 16, 2012, Emergency Communications 6:00 PM-7:30 PM  Lihue Civic Center, Planning Room 2A/B
“Communicating in Emergencies Part II” will be featured in the April Kauai Amateur Radio Club's Emcomm meeting.  Your attendance at the Part I presentation is not required for this meeting as there will be a brief review of what was discussed in March.  Learn how amateur radio operators can assist their communities when normal communication systems are inoperable.  For non-radio operators, learn how to use EmComm system during emergencies.
The presentation is free and open to the public.  For more information please contact Robert Anderson at KH6AS@att.net or 823 9353.

Saturday, April 14, 2012   MS Walk  - Opportunities for support
KARC will be providing communications support for the MS Walk on Saturday, April 14th. Presently we have AH6TA, KH6AS, WH6DOQ, WH6DTV, KH6JMM, KH6RAM, and WH6XA committed, which with sufficient equipment will be adequate to cover the contact points. We will be using the Kawaihau simplex frequency (Bravo) at 146.43 mhz.

What is needed, however, are two additional 2-meter HTs for DOQ and DTV, preferably with hi-gain antennas (but not required). If you are able to loan a 2-meter HT for the day, please contact AH6TA (Elaine at 652-0258 or e-mail )
at your earliest convenience. If you would like to help with the event, you are certainly welcome. We will meet
at Kapa'a Beach Park at 1600 on that day, and then deploy to our contact points.

Monday, March 19, 2012, Emergency Communications 6:00 PM-7:30 PM  Lihue Civic Center, Planning Room 2A/B 
The topic for our March Kauai Amateur Radio Club’s EmComm meeting will be “Communicating in Emergencies”.  Learn how amateur radio operators can assist their communities when normal communication systems are inoperable.  For non-radio operators, learn how to use EmComm system during emergencies.
The presentation is free and open to the public.  For more information please contact Robert Anderson at KH6AS@att.net or 823 9353.

SPECIAL NOTICE

THERE WILL BE A REGULAR KARC MEETING THIS Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.   We will also be talking about the upcoming SSB/HF Contest on the 23rd,
24th, and 25th of this month.

Monday, March 5, 2012, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. Due to weather, the meeting has been rescheduled March 12, 2012.

Monday, February 27, 2012,  6:00 PM-7:30 PM Intro to Amateur Radio, Lihue Civic Center, Planning Rm 2A/B
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just issued your amateur radio license but you are in a quandary as to what comes next.  How does one actually communicate over the amateur radio frequencies?  What do I say?  What kind I equipment do I need and what does it cost?  The answers to these questions, and more, will be part of a Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation in February.  The free presentation is open to the public and directed to those newly licensed individuals that have not yet communicated over the air.  For more information please contact Tad Miura at ZSSQ@hotmail.com. 

Saturday, February 11th, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC. 

Monday, February 6, 2012, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.

Monday, January 23, 2012, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly), Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B .  Topic: Fldigi – A Digital Communications Program

Join us for the next Kauai Amateur Radio Club ham presentation where Robert Anderson, KH6AS, the ARRL District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) and Tad Miura, NH7YS will discuss the computer program Fldigi.  The Fldigi software is intended for Amateur Radio Digital Mode operation using a personal computer.  The program’s popularity has risen sharply recently, especially among the emergency communications community.  Fldigi is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms and is a free program.

Come and see how Fldigi works at this free presentation.  Everyone is welcome to attend, and no advance reservation required.  Please contact Bob Anderson, at KH6AS@att.net for more information. 

Saturday, January 21, 2012, Fox Hunt, starts at 09:15 at the County "Round Building" parking lot. Click on Fox Hunt Rules for a PDF copy of the rules and schedule.

Monday, January 2, 2012, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.  Meet out new Officers.

2011

Saturday, December 10, 2011, -Annual Christmas Party.
The social hour will start at 5 PM with dinner being served at 6 PM.  There will be a gift exchange with a limit of $?? per gift per person. Details TBA

Thursday, November 24, 2011, - Turkey Trot – Kauai Bike Path.  Details TBA

Intro to Amateur Radio  Monday, November 21, 2011
6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly)  Lihue Civic Center, Planning Rm 2A/B
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just issued your amateur radio license but you are in a quandary as to what comes next.  How does one actually communicate over the amateur radio frequencies?  What do I say?  What kind I equipment do I need and what does it cost?

Are you or someone you know asking these questions?  The answers to these questions, and more, will be part of a Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation in October.

The free presentation is open to the public and geared to those newly licensed.  The focus is primarily for those individuals that have not yet communicated over the air.  For more information please contact Tad Miura at ZSSQ@hotmail.com. 

Monday, November 7, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 
Election for next years officers..

Saturday, November 12, 2011, - Sugar Mill Run – Koloa. .

Monday, August 1, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.  We will have a report on the  Fox Hunt and License Exam.

August 25-28, 2011, Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair  The Kauai Amateur Radio Club will have an information table at the county fair in Lihue.  Volunteers are needed to sit at the table during the 4 days of the fair.  Please bring a handheld radio if you have one for demonstration purposes.  Contact John Montalbano, KH6JMM, if you can provide assistance for this club event.

NOTE The September Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting  will be on
Monday, August 29, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 
“Amateur Satellites and AMSAT", Guest speaker Ron Cade, W6ZQ from Tucson Arizona.
The evening presentation covers satellite history, AMSAT mission, current satellites and how to use them. There will be a live demonstration if a satellite is in view during the program.

Sunday, September 4, 2011, - Marathon

September 7-9, 2011   Wed, Thurs & Fri, from  8 AM to Noon   Science Show & Exposition at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue.  See last year event for details.  Operators are needed to communicate with students on the KARC KH6E Repeater Network.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 

Saturday, November 12, 2011, - Sugar Mill Run – Koloa. Details TBA.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Intro to Amateur Radio
6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly)
Lihue Civic Center, Planning Rm 2A/B
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just issued your amateur radio license, but you are in a quandary as to what comes next.  How does one actually communicate over the amateur radio frequencies?  What do I say?  What kind of equipment do I need and what does it cost?  The answers to these questions, and more, will be part of a Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation in October.

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  The Kauai ARC will hold a Radio Direction Finder Fox Hunt in the Lihue area.  All licensed Amateur Radio operators are invited to participate in this First Annual event.   This is a basic level, single hidden transmitter fox hunt. Advanced equipment such as a Doppler antenna or any computer assisted equipment is not allowed.  All teams will stay together during the hunt. The names of team members will also be recorded.  Click here for Fox Hunt Schedule and Special Rules.
See the following link for basic information on RDF fox hunting http://www3.sympatico.ca/alduncan/ham/RDFing.pdf

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM  study and FCC License Exam   

Monday, July 11, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.  We will have a report on the Field Day activities, and will talk about the up coming Fox Hunt and License Exam.
See you there!
Jane, NH7TZ

Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 2011, - ARRL Field Day and GOTA   The Kauai Amateur Radio Club wants to invite everyone to visit and participate in this years Field Day. The starting time, per ARRL rules will be 8:00 am on Saturday, June 25^th.  Kauai Amateur Radio Club members and guests will operate the club station KH6E around the clock for 24 hours.  We will also attempt satellite communication this year.  Help from members and visitors are needed to setup and operate the station.  Details and what equipment might be needed to make this event successful will be TBA.  A pot-luck Saturday night meal is being plan.  This will be your opportunity to bring your family to enjoy Field Day together. 

Monday, June 6, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.

Monday, May 2, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.

Saturday, May 14, 2011, - Kauai ARC will hold a swap meet on at the Nawiliwili Yacht club from 9 am to 2pm.  There will be a pot luck lunch at noon All is welcome.  The meet will center around communication equipment with focus on Amateur Radio, but not limited to it.  There will be a donation of $ 5.00 for vendors.  Also there will be a door prize of a used but functional 2 meter transceiver.   Vendors should email KH6JMM@hawaii.rr.com a brief description of the type of equipment you will be selling including your major item.  These descriptions will be posted on the Kauai ARC website regularly before the swap meet and email to members a week before the meet.

Monday, May 16, 2011, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly), Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B
Topic:  Fox Hunt Antenna
Learn how to build an inexpensive antenna for the Kauai Amateur Radio Club's upcoming Fox Hunt event at the May amateur radio presentation.  Darrel Niitani, WH7UY, will detail how you can construct the easy to assemble antenna using parts which are available locally.  Experience the satisfaction of having built your own antenna and the thrill of finding the fox with it.  This Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation is free and open to the public.  For more information please contact Tad Miura at ZSSQ@hotmail.com.

Saturday, May 21, 2011, - The Kaua’i Visitor Industry Charity Walk.  Details TBA

Saturday, May 28, 2011, Details TBA Makani Pahili 2011 Hurricane Exercise.  See last year event for information regarding past exercises.

Saturday, April 30, 2011,   Kauai Loves You - Kalapaki

Monday, April 18, 2011, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly) Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B.
Topic:  Soldering 101
Here is your opportunity to learn about soldering from an expert.  Robert Fuller, W7KWS, will demonstrate the finer points of soldering, which every amateur will appreciate.  Find out what cold and broken solder joints are and why you don't want them.  Plan to be there for this popular topic presentation sponsored by the Kauai Amateur Radio Club.  The presentation is free and open to the public.  For more information, please contact Robert Anderson at KH6AS@att.net. 

Saturday, April 16, 2011, 3 PM - MS Walk.  The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds MS research and offers services to people with MS.  Please consider helping out Mel Rapozo and his ohana as they celebrate their eleventh year helping out the MS community.  Volunteers are needed to help set up and handle communication support for this event.   Meet at Kapaa Beach Park at 3 PM.   For more information please contact WH7XA..

Sunday, April 10, 2011, – Tri Kauai Run at Poipu  TBA

Saturday, April 9, 2011, - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Kauai ARC Spring Field Day @ NH7TZ home in Lawai.   Come and participate in the KARC Spring Field Day event.  VHF/UHF, HF, Mobile, and Satellite stations will be in operation and available to practice your hams skills. 
This preview field day event is for the purpose of planning our clubs participation in the ARRL Field Day in June as well as to socialize with your fellow club members and their families. 
There are three phone QSO parties that weekend on HF.  Come and see the stepper beam in operation and HAMs even try it for yourself. 
Get yourself ready for ARRL Field day which is on  June 25^th and 26^th.  The event is free and everyone and their families are welcome. A potluck lunch is at noon.  Bring a favorite food dish to share, a chair, hat, and sunscreen!   Click here for directions and a map.

Monday, April 4, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.

Saturday, April 2, 2011,  Red Cross Hats Off.  March is National Red Cross Month, a time to recognize the critical importance of the Red Cross in our community. Volunteers will take their hats off as a salute to the Red Cross and ask the public to show their support through generous donations.

Monday, March 21, 2011, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly) Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B   Topic:  Packet Radio   Those weird sounds you hear on frequency may be packet radio transmissions.  Find out about packet radio, including Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) and how this digital mode can be useful in emergency communication situations.  John Leekley, WB9SMM, will be the presenter.  This cool mode is making a comeback, especially with all the APRS activity taking place recently.  See an actual packet radio station which will be on display.  This Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation is free and open to the public.  For more information please contact Robert Anderson at KH6AS@att.net.

The location for the March 19^th Saturday Study session and FCC License Exam has move.  The new location is 4444 Rice St., Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B, next to the Finance Department.  Any questions, please call Bob, KH6AS at 408 691 6349 (cell).

Saturday, March 19, 2011, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM  License Study Session and FCC License Exam  Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 8:00 AM.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up before 3:00 PM.   Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost is $8.00 each.  The License Exam is open to ALL wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 3:30 PM, please show up before 3:00 PM.  You must bring two forms of IDs.  One must be a photo ID.  We prefer two photo IDs.  For up grades, you must also bring a copy of your current Amateur license. The test fee is $14.00, set by FCC.  Location: KIUC Office conference room, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue.  See map  (Cell phone number on test day is 408 691 6349)   Please print and mail the completed sign-up form.  Reserve your seat by noon on Thursday, March 16th.    Click here for Study Session Details .  Please NO walk-ins.  Should you have any questions, telephone Bob, KH6AS at 808 823 9353

Monday, March 7, 2011, 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office, 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.   Elaine, AH6TA, will make a presentation “Your Emergency Plan”. 

Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly) Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B    Topic:  “Your Emergency Response Plan”  You are invited to the next Kauai Amateur Radio Club EmComm presentation and discuss “Your Emergency Response Plan”.  If you do not have a plan, this will be a great time to write it with the help from others at the meeting.  Learn about what you should consider when making “Your Emergency Response Plan”.  Please contact Bob at KH6AS@att.net for more information.

Saturday, November 27th, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 8:15 AM.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up before 3:00 PM.   Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost is $8.00 each.  
The License Exam is open to ALL wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 3:30 PM, please show up before 3:00 PM.  You must bring two forms of IDs.  One must be a photo ID.  We prefer two photo IDs.  For up grades, you must also bring a copy of your current Amateur license. The test fee is $14.00, set by FCC.
Location: KIUC Office conference room, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue.  See map  (Cell phone number on test day is 408 691 6349)  
Please print and mail the completed sign-up form.  Reserve your seat by noon on Tuesday, February 9th.    Click here for Study Session Details
Please NO walk-ins.  Should you have any questions, telephone Bob, KH6AS at 808 823 9353

\Monday,  November 15, 2010  6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Starts Promptly), Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B . Topic:  VHF Antennas
You are invited to the next Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation dealing with VHF antennas.  Learn more about antennas for handhelds, mobile radios and base stations.  A variety of antennas will be on display.  These presentations are held on the 3rd Monday of each month.  There is no presentation in December.   The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.  Please contact Tad Miura at ZSSQ@Hotmail.Com for more information.  

Monday, November 1, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 

Friday, August 27 (9:00 PM, HST) to Sun. Aug. 29 (noon, HST)  Hawaii QSO Party.  See:  http://karc.net/ and click on Operating Events, then Hawaii QSO Party for further info and contest rules.

Monday, August 2, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.  Kim Buike, of Depiction, Inc., will demonstrate via a webinar tailored specifically for our members, Depiction's interactive mapping program. 

Saturday, June 12th, 8:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 8:30 AM.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up before 3:00 PM.   Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost $6.00 each.  
The License Exam is open to ALL wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 3:00 PM, please show up before 3:00 PM.  You must bring two forms of IDs.  One must be a photo ID.  We prefer two photo IDs.  For up grades, you must also bring a copy of your current Amateur license. The test fee is $14.00, set by FCC.
Location: KIUC Office conference room, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue.  See map  (Cell phone number on test day is 408 691 6349)  
Please print and mail the completed sign-up form.  Reserve your seat by noon on Tuesday, February 9th.    Click here for Study Session Details
Please NO walk-ins.  Should you have any questions, telephone Bob, KH6AS at 808 823 9353

Saturday, May 29, 2010  Makani Pahili 2010 Hurricane Exercise.  Hams only, 9 AM to 12 noon, - Pre-landfall communications.  Agencies with Amateur Radio support, Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 10 AM to 2 PM - Post-landfall communications.

Monday, May 17, 2010  6:00 PM-7:30 PM,  Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B,  4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai 
Topic: EmComm Exercise 1004 details.   This informative presentation will be presented by the Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).  The general public is welcome to attend and learn about the value of maintaining logs during radio nets.  This is a free presentation.

Monday,  May 3, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 

Monday, April 19, 2010  6:00 PM-7:30 PM,  Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B,  4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai 
Topic: EmComm Exercise 1004 details, See Emergency Comm page  This informative presentation will be presented by the Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).  The general public is welcome to attend and learn about the value of maintaining logs during radio nets.  This is a free presentation.

Saturday April 17, 2010   The MS walk, from 6:00 am to approximately 8:30 am. The start will be at the food court in Kukui Grove near McDonalds. A map and assignments will be available on the day of the walk. We need 6 or more volunteers to assist with the walk. Please consider helping out Mel Rapozo and his ohana as they celebrate their tenth year helping out the MS community. Contact 346-5147 if you have any questions and/or would like to volunteer.  Mahalo in advance for your kokua.  Alfred, WH6KS

Monday, April 5, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 

Saturday, March 20, 2010  8 AM to 2 PM,  Mini Field Day   Lydgate Park (Upper Parking Lot Area)
Come and participate in the KARC Mini Field Day event.  VHF/UHF, HF, Mobile, and Satellite stations will be in operation.  The event is free and everyone is welcome.  Potluck lunch at noon.  Bring a chair, hat, and sunscreen!  For more information, please contact Tad, NH7YS.

Monday, March 15, 2010  6:00 PM-7:30 PM,  Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B,  4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai 
Topic: ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System.    This informative presentation will be presented by the Kauai Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).  The general public is welcome to attend to learn about the resources and protocol for basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This is a free presentation.

Monday, March 1, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 

Monday, February 22, 2010  6:00 PM-7:30 PM,  Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Bldg, Rm 2A/B,  4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai 
Topic: Nets – Protocol and Operation.    Learn about the operation and protocol of Nets.  This informative presentation will include a listing of the nets available to Hawaii amateur radio operators.   These monthly Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentations are geared to the newly licensed amateur radio operator, but everyone is welcome to attend.  All presentations are on the 3^rd Monday of each month except for January and February which have been moved to the 4^th Monday due to holiday conflicts.  There is no charge for admission.

Saturday, February 13th, 8:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 8:30 AM.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up before 3:00 PM.   Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost $6.00 each.  
The License Exam is open to ALL wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 3:00 PM, please show up before 3:00 PM.  You must bring two forms of IDs.  One must be a photo ID.  We prefer two photo IDs.  For up grades, you must also bring a copy of your current Amateur license. The test fee is $14.00, set by FCC.
Location: KIUC Office conference room, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue.  See map  (Cell phone number on test day is 408 691 6349)  
Please print and mail the completed sign-up form.  Reserve your seat by noon on Tuesday, February 9th.    Click here for Study Session Details
Please NO walk-ins.  Should you have any questions, telephone Bob, KH6AS at 808 823 9353

Monday, February 1, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office. 

Monday, January 25, 2009: 6-7:30 PM (New Time –Begins Promptly) Lihue Civic Center--Meeting Room 2A/B   Topic: Selecting your first radio.
The Kauai Amateur Radio Club will be having another presentation in the series of informative topics for new amateur radio operators.  Should you have any questions, telephone Bob, KH6AS at 808 823 9353.

Monday, January 18, 2010  is a Holiday.  No EmComm group meeting on this date.

Monday, January 4, 2010  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. Click here for Map for KIUC office.  Come with some ideas of what the club can do in the coming year, and programs you would like to see.

2009 Calendar of Events

The Annual KARC Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, 12 December at Ron Crown's home starting at 5 PM. Ron's address is 3980 Waha Rd, Kalaheo. The cost is $15 per person for the Chinese buffet, dessert, soft drinks, and BYOB. There will be a gift exchange with a limit of $10 per gift per person. Reservations should be made to Dick Olsen at 822-5092 or via email at: kauai.sailor@gmail.com by Friday, December 11th.  See Map  

Monday, November 16, 2009: 6-7:30 PM (New Time –Begins Promptly) Lihue Civic Center--Meeting Room 2A/B   Topic: Radio Operation on Battery Power
The Kauai Amateur Radio Club will be having another presentation in the series of informative topics for amateur radio operators.  The November topic deals with incorporating a battery as the source of power for your ham radio station.  Battery power is important component for your emergency communications station.  Learn about the various types of batteries, how they impact the length of operation, the various charging methods and battery safety.

Saturday, November 14th, 8:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 8:30 AM.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up before 3:00 PM.   Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost $6.00 each.  

The License Exam is open to ALL wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 3:00 PM, please show up before 3:00 PM.  You must bring two forms of IDs.  One must be a photo ID.  We prefer two photo IDs.  For up grades, you must also bring a copy of your current Amateur license. The test fee is $14.00, set by FCC.

Location: KIUC Office conference room, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue.  See map  (Cell phone number on test day is 408 691 6349)  
Please print and mail the completed sign-up form.  Reserve your seat by noon on Tuesday, November 10th.  
Click here for Study Session Details
Please NO walk-ins.  Please email Bob, KH6AS@att.net or telephone 808 823 9353 any questions.

Monday, November 2, 2009:  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue.  Election of new officers for 2010.

Monday, October 19, 2009, 6-7:30 PM (New Time –Begins Promptly) Lihue Civic Center--Meeting Room 2A/B   Topic: Emergency Message Handling 
Come and learn the art of passing emergency voice messages over amateur radio frequencies.  You will learn the proper techniques to effectively communicate in times of emergency.  Passing messages is core to being an emergency communicator, so don’t miss this exciting and valuable presentation.  Bob Anderson, KH6AS, the Amateur Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) for Kauai, will be the presenter.  Emergency message forms will be distributed to the attendees.  Please bring a pen or pencil. 
These presentations will continue through 2009 and be held on the third Monday of each month.  The presentation is free and everyone is welcome to attend this Kauai Amateur Radio Club event.  For more information, please contact Bob, KH6AS at KH6AS@att.net.

Monday, October 5, 2009:  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue.   Main topic, Election Slate for Novembers meeting.  Tad Miura presenter.  Status of request to MPC for return of equipment.  Click here for Map for KIUC office.

Monday, September 21, 2009, 6-7:30 PM (New Time –Begins Promptly) Lihue Civic Center--Meeting Room 2A/B   Topic: Emergency Message Handling 
Come and learn the art of passing emergency voice messages over amateur radio frequencies.  You will learn the proper techniques to effectively communicate in times of emergency.  Passing messages is core to being an emergency communicator, so don’t miss this exciting and valuable presentation.  Bob Anderson, KH6AS, the Amateur Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) for Kauai, will be the presenter.  Emergency message forms will be distributed to the attendees.  Please bring a pen or pencil. 
These presentations will continue through 2009 and be held on the third Monday of each month.  The presentation is free and everyone is welcome to attend this Kauai Amateur Radio Club event.  For more information, please contact Bob, KH6AS at KH6AS@att.net.

Monday, September 14, 2009:  7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue.  There is no scheduled speaker, but topics to be discussed include the status of the repeater system and a nominating committee.  Click here for Map for KIUC office.

Summer Presentations for New Hams
The Kauai Amateur Radio Club continues their presentations for the newly licensed amateur radio operators this summer.  See listing below for more information.  Please contact Tad Miura, NH7YS, at zssq@hotmail.com  should you have any questions.

August 17, 2009, 7-8:30 PM (Promptly)
Lihue Civic Center--Planning Room A
Topic: Antenna Construction

Come and learn how to build a VHF antenna with parts available on Kauai for only $20.00.  Sandy Josue, WH7PV, will be giving a presentation on constructing a copper J-Pole antenna for your radio.  Building your own antenna will not only be less costly than one you can purchase, but an enjoyable and rewarding experience as well.  Don't miss this exciting presentation.  Those that attended the July presentation are asked to bring their folders to the class as additional handouts will be distributed.  There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend this Kauai Amateur Radio Club presentation.  Presentation begins promptly at 7:00 PM.

July 20, 2009, 7-8:30 PM (Promptly)
Lihue Civic Center—Planning Room A
Topic:  NCS and Radio Equipment

Learn what it takes to be a Net Control Station (NCS) and how to check into a net.  There will also be a display and informative talk on radio equipment; handhelds, mobile radios, antennas, power supplies, connectors and safety.  David Bown, WH7SI, and Tad Miura, NH7YS, will be the presenters.  There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend. 

Monday, June 1, 2009:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue. This Monday April 6^th will be our first meeting at the KIUC Office Building.  Click here for Map for KIUC office.
We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.  See map below.

Monday, May 18^th at 7:00 pm
Basic communication Workshop for new Hams will be in KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue.    Map for KIUC.  These meetings will give new amateur radio operators hands on experiences with basic communication procedures for using radios.
Should you have any questions, please contact Bob at KH6AS@att.net.

Saturday, May 16th, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 8:45 AM.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up at 3:00 PM.   Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost $6.00 each.  
The License Exam is open to ALL wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 3:30 PM, please show up at 3:00 PM.  You must bring two forms of IDs.  One must be a photo ID.  Two photo IDs is better.  For up grades, you must also bring a copy of your current license. The test fee is $14.00, set by FCC.
Location: KIUC Office, 4463 Pahee Street, Lihue.  (Cell phone number on test day is 408 691 6349)  See map
Please print and mail the completed sign-up form.  Reserve your seat by noon on Tuesday, May 5th.  
Click here for Study Session Details
Please NO walk-ins.  Any questions, please email Bob, KH6AS@att.net or telephone 808 823 9353.

Monday, April 6^th at  7:00 pm
Monday, April 20^th at  7:00 pm
Monday, May 4^th at 7:00 pm
Monday, May 18^th at 7:00 pm
Basic communication Workshop for new Hams will be in Planning Room A at the County Building in Lihue.  These meetings will give new amateur radio operators hands on experiences with basic communication procedures for using radios.

Should you have any questions, please contact Bob at KH6AS@att.net.

Inaugural Event  EmComm (Emergency Communication) Net
Thursday, April 9, 2009, marked the first EmComm Net for the Kauai Amateur Radio Club.  This inaugural event was punctuated by the participation of ten brave souls who checked in to the net and are now its charter members.   <more on EmComm Net>

SWAP MEET - Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 9AM until Noon at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club clubhouse near the Nawiliwili small Boat Harbor.
Bring your equipment for sale and plan on doing some buying as well.  At noon there will be a pot luck lunch.
For details click on SWAP MEET

Monday, April 6, 2009:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KIUC Main Office 4463 Pahee Street in Lihue.  This Monday April 6^th will be our first meeting at the KIUC Office Building.  Click here for Map for KIUC office.
We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.  See map below.

Saturday March 14, 2009, Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM   March is National Red Cross Month, a time to recognize the critical importance of the Red Cross in our community. Volunteers will take their hats off as a salute to the Red Cross and ask the public to show their support through generous donations.

Where: Kukui Grove Shopping Center and Wal-Mart
Why:  Hawaii Red Cross responds to local disasters 2 to 3 times a week/365 days per year, teaches 36,000 people per year how to save lives (through CPR, first aid, AED, lifeguard, swimming, nurse aide, babysitting, pet first aid training), and provides emergency communication between military families.  All funds collected will go to the American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter to support local services for Hawaii’s people.
Shifts:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.  Sign up for a shift (or the entire day) and a location by contacting Julia Hall, 245-4919, cell 645 1911.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Map of KCC.   K4XV will demonstrate Omni and beam formed antennas with a Collage lab device to graphically show polarization, distance and directivity.
The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009:  at 7:00 PM, Kaua’i  ARC Monthly Meeting at Nawiliwili Yacht Club located in Nawiliwili Boat Harbor.
Program TBA
We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.

2009 Calendar of Events

Saturday December 13, 2008, Time: 15:00 (3PM)

November 1, 2008  for the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2008.  Contact Bob, KH6AS@att.net for details.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Map of KCC.   Program TBA
The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.

Saturday, October 4, 2008:

Wednesday, October 1, 2008:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Map of KCC.   The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.

September 27, 2008 Saturday, National Preparedness Day at the Kukui Grove Shopping Center.  A community-wide public event open 10 am to 3 pm for all Kaua`i residents and visitors.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com)

September 17, 18 & 19, 2008  “School Science Show” at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
The Kauai Amateur Radio Club as been asked to set up another ham radio demonstration booth similar to what we did last year.  We will need volunteers to demonstrate and answer questions regarding Ham radio.  Students in grades 4, 6 & 8, from all public and private schools will be attending the show.  Besides hundreds of children there will be parents, teachers and teacher’s aids, as well as a few dignitaries.  For more detail, please e-mail kh6hu@arrl.net, or telephone 742-1730.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Map of KCC.   The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.

Wednesday, August 6 2008:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Tom, K4XV will discuss PacSea net. The Pacific Seafarer's Net is an Amateur Radio net, setup to provide support and assistance to boats at sea.  Map of KCC.   The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.

June 28 - 29, 2008  ARRL Field Day and GOTA   The Kauai Amateur Radio Club wants to invite everyone to visit and participate in this years Field Day. The starting time, per ARRL rules will be 8:00 am on Saturday, June 28^th.  Kauai Amateur Radio Club members and guests will operate the club station KH6E around the clock for 24 hours.  We will also attempt satellite communication this year.  Help from members and visitors are needed to setup and operate the station.  Please contact Bob, KH6AS at 808 823 9353 for details and what equipment might be needed to make this event successful.  A pot-luck Saturday night meal is being put together by Ann, WH7HQ.  This will be your opportunity to bring your family to enjoy Field Day together.  Please call Ann, WH7HQ at 808 823 9353 for information and details regarding the pot-luck meal.   
2008 Field Day will be located at the QTH of KH6AS and WH7HQ.  The address is 6447 Kahuna Rd. in Kapahi, off Kawaihau Road, Kapaa.  Members and non-members are welcome to join.  For information and details, please contact Bob, or phone 808 823 9353. 

Saturday, June 21^st, 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a one day study session followed by a License Exam under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session will begin at 9:00 AM.  Study material for Technician and General amateur class licenses cost $6.00 each.    The License Exam is open to all wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.  The License Exam will start at 4 P.M. and the test fee (set by FCC) is $14.00.  If you have already studied, and only want to take the exam, please show up at 3:30 PM.  Location: American Red Cross, 4364 Hardy St., Suite A, Lihue. Please print and complete the sign-up form.
Reserve your seat by noon on Tuesday, June 17th.   Please NO walk-ins.  Phone 808 823 9353 or email to Bob,

Wednesday, June 4, 2008: at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI. Program: Kimo, WH6FB will share his experiences with flying Radio Control airplanes.  Learn about the new radios and options for RC airplanes.  Kimo will display his airplanes powered by an electric motor and batteries.  Discover how easy it is to get started with RC airplanes and much more.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.  The Technology Center is located near where the "C" in Community is located on the map.  Map of KCC.  Membership is not required.  Visitors and locals are always welcome. 

Saturday, May 24, 2008, The Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise 2008.  The main Amateur Radio participation will be on 0900W to 1200W.  Click for full article

Saturday, May 10th, 2008, at 9 A.M.   AMATEUR RADIO EXAM   The Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a W5YI license examination session at the Wailua Family Restaurant, located at 4361 Kuhio Hwy, Wailua.  Please be there before 9 A.M. The session is open to all wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.   Examination Fee is $14.00.  Reservation required!  Contact Bob Anderson, 823 9353 or  KH6AS@att.net to Reserve your space to be a ham!  

Wednesday, May 7, 2008:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Program: Talk Story… Hurricane Iniki.  Guest Speakers: Jerry Hill KH6HU, Jim Reid W6KPI and Mitchell Oishi NH6JC.  The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in.  Map of KCC.  

Sunday, May 4, 2008, Red Cross / Moto X Poker Run. 

Saturday, May 3^rd, 2008, at 1 P.M.   AMATEUR RADIO EXAM — The Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding a W5YI license examination session at the American Red Cross, 4364 Hardy St., Suite A, Lihue.  Doors will open at 12:30 P.M.
The exam is open to all wishing to take an exam for Technician Class, General Class or Extra Class License.   Examination Fee is $14.00.  Morse code is no longer a requirement for a ham license!
Contact Bob Anderson, 823 9353 or  KH6AS@att.net for more information. Details on the KARC can be found at www.kauaiarc.org. Reserve your space to be a ham!

 Saturday, April 26th 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.   Kauai Amateur Radio Club (KARC) will be holding an one day study session for any class of amateur radio license followed by an ARRL License Exam at the Koloa Union Church, 3289 Poipu Rd, Koloa. The test session will start at 4 P.M. The fee is $20.00 ($14.00 for the test only).    Click here for Session Details

Saturday, April  19, 2008:  Move together: Walk MS 2008 at Kukui Grove Shopping Center.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research and offers services to people with MS.
Volunteers are needed to help set up and handle communication for this event.  Setup time is 6 am, the walk starts at 7 am. Please contact either Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com) or Bob Anderson, KH6AS (KH6AS@att.net) for details.

Wednesday, April  2, 2008:  at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at KCC Technology Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Puhi, HI   Map of KCC.   The Technology Center is located about where  the "C" in Community is located on the map.  We will monitor 146.92 MHz and 146.52 MHz for talk-in

March is National Red Cross Month, a time to recognize the critical importance of the Red Cross in our community. Volunteers will take their hats off as a salute to the Red Cross and ask the public to show their support through generous donations.

Where: Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Wal-Mart, Big Save (Koloa) Other Big Save locations also available.
Why:  Hawaii Red Cross responds to local disasters 2 to 3 times a week/365 days per year, teaches 36,000 people per year how to save lives (through CPR, first aid, AED, lifeguard, swimming, nurse aide, babysitting, pet first aid training), and provides emergency communication between military families.  All funds collected will go to the American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter to support local services for Hawaii’s people.
When: Saturday, March 8, 2008, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Shifts:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.  Sign up for a shift (or the entire day) and a location by contacting Alfred Darling, WH6KS at darlinga@hawaiiredcross.org or 245-4919, cell 645 1911.

JANUARY 2008

January 5, 2008, Saturday for another study and License Exam.  Jack Mackinnon, K6TYF will lead a study session follow by the Amateur Radio License Exam in Lihue on January 5^th, under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The study session is where you can learn everything you need to earn your Technician (entry level) class FCC Amateur Radio License.  The Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio…and now you do NOT need to learn Morse code!

2007 Calendar of Events

January 8, 2007:Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Holy Cross Church  2-2370 Kaumualii Hwy,  Kalaheo, HI 96741 (Map of location in Kalaheo) 

February 5, 2007 Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)

March 3, 2007, Saturday, Kauai American Red Cross Hats Off Campaign at Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 9 AM to 2 PM.  Set up time at 9:00 AM.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com)

March 7, 2007, Wednesday night at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at LDS Chapel, in Kapa'a 

March 24, 2007, Saturday RADIO EXAM — The Kauai Amateur Radio Club will be holding an American Radio Relay League sponsored license testing session at the Koloa Union Church, 3289 Poipu Rd., Koloa. Applicants should arrive by 10:45 AM Morse Code is no longer a requirement for a ham license. Call Jerry Hill, 742-1730, if you are interested in taking the test or for more information.

APRIL

April 2, 2007, Monday, Kauai Practice SET during County siren testing.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com)

April 2, 2007, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)

MAY

May 7, 2007, Monday at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Koloa Union Church, 3289 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI  (Map of location in Koloa) 

May 19, 2007, Saturday, Kauai Visitor Industry Charity Walk
20 Volunteers are needed to monitor and provide safety for the charity walkers.  The Kauai Visitor Industry will be serving breakfast after the walk.  Volunteers need to attend the 6:15 AM meeting at the American Red Cross building parking lot for assignments.  Please contact either Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com) or Bob Anderson, KH6AS (KH6AS@att.net) for details.

JUNE

June 2, 2007, Saturday, Hurricane Preparedness Day, at Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 10 AM to 12 noon.  Set up time at 9:00 am.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com)

June 4, 2007, Monday at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of Island School behind Kauai Community College)

June 9, 2007, Saturday ARRL VEC TEST SESSION — The Kauai Amateur Radio Club will be holding an American Radio Relay League sponsored license testing session at the Koloa Union Church, 3289 Poipu Rd., Koloa. Applicants should arrive by 10:45 AM Morse Code is no longer a requirement for a ham license. Call Jerry Hill, 742-1730, if you are interested in taking the test or for more information.

June 9, 2007, Saturday ARRL VEC TEST SESSION — Has been Cancelled
The next Test Session is schedule for September 2007. Watch this website for current information.

June 23 - 24, 2007   Field Day 2007 Check the ARRL website Field Day 2007 Rules for details and current information.

June 30, 2007 Kilauea Lighthouse 10th Annual Ocean Fair.  Need parking attendances between 8:30 AM and 3:45 PM.  Lot site TBA.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com)

July 11, 2007, Wednesday night at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at LDS Chapel, in Kapa'a (Map of location in Kapaa)

August 6, 2007, Monday at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of Island School behind Kauai Community College)

SEPTEMBER

September 10, 2007, 2^nd Monday at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Koloa Union Church, 3289 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI  (Map of location in Koloa) 

September 11, 12 & 13  Envisioneering Company is sponsoring a “School Science Show” in September and they have asked me if the ham radio community would like to set up a ham radio demonstration.  I said “YES.”  This is a great opportunity to show off ham radio to hundreds of school age children.  The event runs for three days (September 11,12 & 13) from about 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...  Students in grades 4, 6 & 8, from all public and private schools will be attending the show.  This is the fourth year the show has been presented and is a highlight of the school year.  Besides hundreds of children there will be parents, teachers and teacher’s aids, as well as a few dignitaries sprinkled around.  The show is held at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall and we have a tent right out front to do our demonstration.  I will be working as part of the staff so I will not be able to participate in the operations but will be around to help out when needed.  We need someone to organize and be in charge and schedule the volunteers (you don’t have to be there all three days).  OK, who wants to take it on as a personal project?  E-mail me@ kh6hu@arrl.net, or call me @ 742-1730.

September 15  Jack Mackinnon, K6TYF will lead a ham cram and test session in Lihue on September 15, under the auspices of W5YI-VEC.  The session (for all amateur class licenses) will begin at 8:00 AM with tests given at 4:00 PM.
The cost will be $20 for all license classes for study and test materials. If you have already studied, and only want to take a test, please show up at 3:30 PM, the test fee is $14. Make all checks payable to Jack Mackinnon.
Extra Class licensees should plan on studying prior to September 15.  Jack will explain the study procedure, if you contact Jack Mackinnon, K6TYF surveyjack@aol.com  or cell phone 510-909-6956

September 22, 2007 Saturday, “Together We Prepare” at the Kukui Grove Shopping Center.  A community-wide public event open to all Kaua`i residents and visitors.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com)

October 1, 2007, Monday at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way.  (Map of Island School behind Kauai Community College).  Nominations for Officers

October 6, 2007  Fire Safety Month Event at Home Depot. 9 AM to 11 AM on Saturday. Contact Bob, KH6AS@att.net for details.

October 13, 2007 Simulated Emergency Test  (Details to be posted later)

October 27, 2007, Kauai United Way Walk-a-Thon  at Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 7 AM.   Set up time at 6:30 AM.  Contact Alfred Darling, WH6KS (darlingsone@yahoo.com) or Bob, KH6AS KH6AS@att.net for details. 

NOVEMBER

November 3, 2007, Saturday 5th annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run/Walk  The 10 mile race starts at 7:00 A.M.; the 5-K & 10-K races start at 7:30 A.M.  This 5K, 10K & 10 Mile Run/Walk funds scholarships for the Kauai Community College Nursing Program, Kauai Community College Technical Program, and RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Camp).  KARC is providing the communications for the race.  Those who participate will receive a tee shirt for the event that credits the KARC as a supporter.   Contact Tom, K4XV at 822 5425 for details.

November 7, 2007, Wednesday night at 7:00 PM, Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting at  LDS Chapel, in Kapa'a. Election of Club Officers

November 10, 2007, Saturday 8:00 am at Kukui Grove Shopping Center for the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2007.  Contact Bob, KH6AS@att.net for details. 

DECEMBER

December 1, 2007 Saturday Annual Christmas Party  The year is coming to an end and it’s time for the annual Kauai Amateur Radio Club Christmas Party.  We would like to invite all local hams and their spouse/family.   Contact Bob Fuller, W7KWS to sign up for the Christmas Party. Club members and non-members alike are invited. The party will start at 4:00 PM.  Contact Bob Fuller, W7KWS for details and directions.

Attention All Amateurs... from ARRL

Do not follow instructions in bogus "arrl.net user support team" e-mails (Mar 30, 2007)  see http://www.arrl.org/?artid=7337 news item at ARRL.org

2006 Calendar of Events

January 9, Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)

February 6, LDS Chapel, Kapa'a 

February 11, 2006 Saturday 11:00 AM License Exam Koloa Union Church  3289 Poipu Rd,  Koloa, HI  96756

February 24 - 25, 2006  Special Event Days

March 6, Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)

April 3 at 7 p.m. Holy Cross Church  2-2370 Kaumualii Hwy,  Kalaheo, HI 96741 (Map of location in Kalaheo)  Dick Olsen, KH6DO will be providing a slide presentation on "Hamming in Europe". All are invited to attend. Please call 742-1730 for more information.

April 15, ARRL Pacific Division Vice Director; Andy Oppel, N6AJO and Pacific Section Manager, Bob Schneider, AH6J are schedule to visit the Saturday Breakfast Get Together group at the Wailua Family Restaurant in Wailua (see map).  Join Us.

April 26 & 27, Wednesday 7 Thursday  Weapon of Mass Destruction Exercise

April 29,  Saturday MS Walk at Kukui Grove

May 8: Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)  Bob Fuller, W7KWS, will discuss some basics of antennas.  Several members have indicated an interest in seeing the installation of a PL-259 connector onto coax and a discussion of SWR meters.  Bob will also discuss the dipole antenna with emphasis on propagation and the height of the antenna.

May 13th, Saturday at 11:00 AM   Next License Exam  Koloa Union Church  3289 Poipu Rd,  Koloa, HI  96756
http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml?State=HI   Contact: Richard Olsen KH6DO  808-822-5092

13-14 May 2006    ARMED FORCES DAY WEEK ANNIVERSARY MILITARY/AMATEUR CROSSBAND COMMUNICATIONS TEST

May 20, Saturday,  Celebrating the 28^th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk    We will meet Saturday morning 6:15 to 6:30 AM in the American Red Cross parking lot located behind St. Michael Episcopal Church, Umi and Hardy streets, next to the Lihue Library.  »Click Here to View Map of the Charity Walk. For radio operational preparedness, it is our intention to use the 146.92 MHz repeater as primary communication and the 146.66 MHz repeater as secondary.  146.52 MHz simplex will be used point to point should repeaters are not available.  Hope to see you there.  Please contact Bob Anderson, KH6AS by email (KH6AS@att.net ) or telephone 823 9353 for assignment and information.

June 3, Saturday Hurricane Preparedness Day

June 7, Wednesday night at LDS Chapel, Kapa'a 
Mitch Oishi NH6JC will be showing his mobile (ex-ambulance vehicle) unit at the meeting.

Wednesday, 14 June at 1300 (1pm)  WWVH facility tour.  Contact Tom, K4XV via email or 822-5425 for details and instructions.

June 24 - 25, 2006   Field Day 2006 at Lydgate Park.  Radio Stations will be at the end of Nalu Road near Hikina O Ka La Helau .  The public is welcome to stop by and Get On The Air        

July 3: Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)  Presenter Ed Coan AH7L,  will discuss "How Ham Radio’s Are Made" was re-schedule for August 7 meeting.  Ed worked for Yaesu in Japan for many years.

August 7: Holy Cross Church  2-2370 Kaumualii Hwy,  Kalaheo, HI 96741 (Map of location in Kalaheo)   Presenter Ed Coan AH7L,  will discuss "How Ham Radio’s Are Made".  Ed worked for Yaesu in Japan for many years.

Sept 11: Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)  Jerry Hill, KH6HU will be providing a  slide presentation of the ARRL Headquarter.  This is your chance to learn everything about ARRL, but afraid to ask.

October 4, Wednesday night at LDS Chapel, Kapa'a  Presenter TBA 

October 7 - 8, 2006    2006 Simulated Emergency Test

October 28, 2006   License Exam     from 11 a.m. at the Koloa Union Church.  Applicants should pre-register and arrive by 10:45 a.m. Call Jerry Hill, 742-1730, if you are interested in taking the test or for more information.

October 29, 2006  United Way Walk-A-Thon

Nov 6: Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy. Puhi, located behind Kauai Community College and on Keola Way. (Map of location in Puhi)   Dayton Hamvention is the world's largest gathering of Amateur Radio operators. Bob Fuller, W7KWS, will be talking about the 2006 Dayton Hamvention.  All are invited to attend.

Dec 16: Christmas Party    It’s that time again!  The year is coming to an end and it’s time for the annual Kauai Amateur Radio Club Christmas Party.  We would like to invite all local hams and their spouse/family.  Club members and non-members alike.  Contact Jerry Hill for information. 2381 Waikomo Rd., Koloa.  742-1730

2005 Calendar of Special Events

Walk - a - thon   May 21, 2005

Field Day  June 25 - 26, 2005

September is the Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Month.

September 17th, Saturday,  Emergency Power Operating Event (EPOE) on Amateur Radio Awareness Day.

September 24, 2005 National Preparedness Day @ Kukui Grove 10am -2pm

October 15, 2005 Volunteer Appreciation Day, Niumalu Beach Park 10 am-3pm amateur radio operators are invited. RSVP October 01, 2005 @ 245-4919.

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