WOOHOO it’s finally time for some eyeball QSO’s.  The Hoxie Hamfest is this coming Friday and Saturday, 2/17 and 2/18/2023.  This is the website:  https://w5wra.org/index.php/2023/01/11/winterfest-2023/ It’s a wonderful get-together.  It’s the first Arkansas Hamfest of the year! The Russellville Hamfest is now known as the Arkansas River Valley Hamfest.  It’s scheduled for 4/4/2023. This is the website: https://sites.google.com/view/arv-hamfest/home Be sure to note the different location from previous years.  This Hamfest is always well attended and there is no doubt some radio-trading and story swapping (tall tales and leg pulling) will be going on! Repeater owners and Trustees take note:  The Arkansas Repeater Council will hold it’s yearly meeting at the Arkansas River Valley Hamfest.  I don’t have an agenda for the Hamfest yet, so I don’t know what time it will occur.  There will be a business meeting, so be sure to make time to be there.  This meeting was held at Queen Wilhemena Hamfest last year, and we heard from a LOT of people that wanted it to be closer to the middle of the state. Of course, our Section Manager N5LKE plans to be at both.  Jay and I both are looking forward to seeing everyone. Please let us know if there is anything we might help you with.

73,
J.M. Rowe N5XFW
AR Section SEC

ARKANSAS DIAMOND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB THIRD ANNUAL FUN AND FELLOWSHIP DAY
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FOR 5 NOVEMBER 2022.
MORRILTON CITY PARK.
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD, WATER AND COLD DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED.
TAILGATEING ONLY, OR BRING YOUR OWN TABLE.
VEs WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
(Talk to AF5IE before you come for testing)
Come join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Meet new folks and maybe put a face to those hams you have met on the air. We will throw some wire up in the trees and set up a couple of HF rigs, or bring your own rig. If you have something sell or trade, bring it.
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED
MORE INFO CONTACT JIM AT AF5EI@YAHOO.COM

Call Sign:KE5FSY
Meeting Time:Second Thursday Quarterly starting in January/April/July/October
Section:ARAffiliation Date:Sep 15th 2004

Call Sign:KE5FSY
Meeting Time:Second Thursday Quarterly starting in January/April/July/October
Section:ARAffiliation Date:Sep 15th 2004

Specialties: General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, RepeatersServices
Offered: Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor

ADARC was formed in the 1960’s by local amateur radio operators for camaraderie, to help promote interest in the hobby with local individuals/communities, and to also promote the community services that ham radio can provide.

The repeater, KE5FSY is located on top of Petit Jean mountian, in Conway County. The frequency is 146.865 Mhz with a standard “minus” offset. Tone access for the repeater is 141.3.

The repeater is also used for Skywarn weather spotting activities in Conway County.

If you are interested in being part of ARES/RACES, weather spotting, or just becoming a licensed amateur radio operator to join these great community services, or just the hobby itself, contact ADARC or any of it’s members for further information to help you get started.

ADARC Membership is open to all licensed amateurs in and around Conway County. Membership dues/donations are due every January to gain or maintain membership status. 
The dues help cover insurance costs for the repeater system, and it’s related fees.

If you would like more information, or have any questions about ADARC, feel free to drop us an email, and we will gladly respond to answer your comments & questions.

73’s, ADARC