Congratulations to Don Fitzgerald, KAØEIC.   Don is the 2007 recipient of the Kansas Amateur of the Year Award.  This is an award which is given annually (at the Kansas State Convention) to a Kansas Amateur Radio Operator for "Outstanding Service".

The Joe Addison, WØPKD Award for 2007 was awarded to Sid Ashen-Brenner NØOBM. 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.

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 7 years. Next year it will held on August 17th, 2008.   See the State Convention link for information.

VHF and UHF Repeater

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. The repeater is equipped with a phone patch which is open for use by any licensed Amateur Radio Operator.  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

 

NØKSC Repeater

The NØKSC Repeater, operating on 146.730-, is the primary machine for use in the Emergency Management and Storm Spotting activities in Salina and Saline County.

 

Other Area Repeaters

There are several other repeaters in use in the Salina area.  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 copies of their current license, if any, and any CSCE’s (Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination) they may have. 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. Current testing fee is $14.00. 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 on the corner of 10th and Park Street in Salina. Time is 7:00 PM.  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 copies 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 .  Walk-ins are permitted.  See the Convention Schedule for times. No Convention admission charge is made for those only taking the tests.

Contact Information

Postal address

CKARC, INC

P O Box 2493

Salina KS 67402-2493

Electronic mail

General Information: Sid NØOBM

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