The
Joe Addison, WØPKD Award for 2009 was awarded to Dean Speaks, KDØFRP at the December Meeting.
This is an award which is given annually to the member of the CKARC who by his (or her) service to the
club, the community or Amateur Radio, exemplifies what the public service aspect of
the hobby is all about.
Congratulations Dean!
Certificate of appreciation from 5N9ZSH
Our Mission
To serve the Public Interest, convenience, and Necessity. and to be there when
needed, in times of local, state, or national emergency.
To Promote the enjoyment of Ham Radio by providing an environment which will
enhance the opportunities for individual growth in the hobby.
Club Profile
The CKARC, a group of dedicated Amateur Radio Operators, located in Salina
Kansas has been in operation for over 50 years.
We have been affiliated with the American Radio League (ARRL)
since June 3, 1949
Several of our members are presently active in Emergency Communications, by
way of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. (ARES) We have an active Storm
Spotter group who works in conjunction with the Saline County Emergency
Management Office. Other members are active in trying to contact as many
foreign Amateur Radio Stations as they can. Several are involved in
contacting station around the world via several of the Amateur Radio satellites
that are currently orbiting the earth. There are too many facets to Amateur
Radio to describe on this site.
For more information about amateur radio, go to the ARRL web site:
www.arrl.org
The club has sponsored the ARRL Kansas State convention at the Salina
Bi-Centennial Center for the past 10 years. Next year it will held on August 15th, 2010.
See the State Convention link for information.
- VHF and UHF Repeater
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The CKARC owns and operates the 147.030 MHz. VHF repeater.
This machine is located in downtown Salina and covers most of Saline County. It
is equipped with emergency power in the event of a loss of commercial electricity.
Also located at the downtown site is the club's 443.900
Mhz. repeater. This machine is also connected to emergency power. Both of
the repeaters use positive offsets, and both use the club call sign; WØCY/R
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NØKSC Repeater
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The NØKSC Repeater, operating on 147.270+, is the primary machine for use in the
Emergency Management and Storm Spotting activities in Salina and Saline County.
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The NØSLN Portable
Emergency Management Repeater is on 443.0250+ with a
118.8 Hz. tone access
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Other Area Repeaters
There are several other repeaters in use in the Salina area including the K-Link System. Please consult
the latest edition of the ARRL Repeater Directory for frequencies, capabilities
and other pertinent information.
Volunteer Examiners (VE's)
The Central Kansas Amateur Radio club is committed
to serving the public in many ways. One of which is the administration of examinations
for those wishing to become Amateur Radio Operators, or to those who are already licensed
and wish to upgrade to a higher class of license. The CKARC uses the both the American Radio
Relay League and W5YI tests. Persons wishing to take a test for either a new license or an
upgrade should bring a photo ID (Driver's License or similar), and of their current license, if any, and any CSCE’s (Certificate of Successful
Completion of Examination) they may have. Exam info here
IF you wish to retain a copy of your CSCE, Please make a copy prior to your arrival.
The Original CSCE must be sent to the VEC for processing, they do NOT accept copies.
The FCC currently prefers to have your FRN Number instead of the Social
Security Number, so bring it along if it is not printed on your current License.
ARRL Testing fee will remain at $15.00 for 2010. If paying by check, please make check
payable to: CKARC.
Calculators may be used during the exams, but all "programing" must be cleared prior to the test session.
Examinations are given on the second Wednesday of the month year round. The
location for these test sessions is the Saline County Sheriff's Department Training
room (251 North 10th Street) on the corner of 10th and Park Street in Salina. Time is 7:00 PM. Exam info here
Please contact Sid Ashen-Brenner, NØOBM
for further information.
Exams are also be given on at least a Quarterly Basis on Saturday afternoons.
The Saturday Exam Sessions will be W5YI-VEC sessions. Persons wishing to take a
test for either a new license or an upgrade should bring a photo ID, and
of their current license, if any, and any CSCE’s they may have.
Contact Sid Ashen-Brenner, NØOBM for
further details.
Tests are also given at the Kansas State ARRL Convention in August. In 2010, they will be
given on Saturday Evening, instead of During the Convention.
Walk-ins are permitted. See the Convention Schedule for time and Location.
Contact Information
- Postal address
- CKARC, INC
- P O Box 2493
- Salina KS 67402-2493
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
Sid NØOBM
- or Webmaster