Calendar

In person Monthly Meeting start @ 7:00 PM Quorum = 8 members (includes 2 or more Club officers) see below for location.

Wednesday, August 6 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, 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.

September 20, 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)

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

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 17, 2008 The Kaua’i Visitor Industry Charity Walk We just received word today, that the Kaua’i Visitor Industry Charity Walk would like us to provide safety radio service during the Charity Walk. In the past years, Kauai Amateur Radio Club has provided much appreciated safety radio service for the Visitor Industry Charity Walk. This Saturday, we need volunteers with handheld or mobile radios to monitor and provide safety for many hundreds charity walkers. Volunteers need to meet, 6:30 AM 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. We will monitor 146.92 MHz repeater for talk-in to the meeting location. The Kauai Visitor Industry will be serving breakfast after the walk.

Mahalo to the following The Kauai Amateur Radio Club members for their participation in the annual Kaua’i Visitor Industry Charity Walk ;
Marilyn KH7HM, Jack K6TYF, Alfred WH6KS, Mike WH6QI and Bob KH6AS.

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.

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 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!

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, 2007Kauai 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

HealthComm Hawaii Hurricane Exercise 2005
HealthComm Hawaii, in cooperation with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Oahu RACES will conduct an exercise on Saturday, May 14, 9:00—11:00 a.m.

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

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