The JARC outdoor tailgate swap at Ewert Park scheduled for Saturday, April 12th, 2008,

The Ozark Amateur Radio Society will be hosting the Springtime Hamfest in Mt. Vernon, MO. that day. More information can be found at WØOAR.COM

The JARC invites you to support this premier OARS event.

We had such a good turnout for 2007 and scored so well, we have made plans for our 2008 Field Day event. Mark your calendar for the June 28th weekend, 2008. The club will again locate at Dover Hill. Be there early Saturday morning to help set up. Look on the top of the hill for the club banner, and antennas draped everywhere (Jim, WBØIYC is planning to put up his 80m skywire again)! There is plenty of parking, however, you may want to bring your own chairs. If you smell food cooking, bring your appetite too! If you intend to stay overnight, bring your own sleep gear. There is no pavillion, and it can be hot or wet, so plan ahead.

At the right is a map of Joplin showing the location of Dover Hill (#37) located just north of Murphy Blvd. on the west side of Main Street.

• Two days Friday 4 - 9 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM
• Cookout Friday evening 5:30 PM - 7 PM
• ARRL VE-Testing Saturday
• Grand Prize drawing Saturday.
• Door Prize drawings both days
• Large Air Conditioned facility
• Over 200 indoor tables, ample free parking
• Price includes both days - All for $5 (adv.) $6 at the door

See you in Joplin in 2008!

More about the Joplin Hamfest

Each year, the Joplin Amateur Radio Club sponsors this Hamfest which has become one of the premier events in the midwest. The hamfest recently was expanded to two consecutive days, starting Friday evening, then all day Saturday. Started in 1990, it has been held at the John Q. Hammon's Trade Center located off of South Range Line in Joplin, Missouri for over 10 years, having moved there in 1994.

Situated less than 200 miles from several major cities in four states, including Little Rock, Ft. Smith, Fayetteville, Wichita, Topeka, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City and Springfield, this hamfest has become popular with amateurs and vendors across the Middle West. It features spacious parking with easy access, wide aisles, forums, testing, and prizes.

The Hamfest opens at 4 PM Friday afternoon and runs until 9 PM. This Early Bird opening of the Hamfest includes an old fashioned cookout from 5:30 to 7 PM, which includes a Burger or Bratz and sides for $5, refreshments will be available.

Saturday, the doors open at 8 AM, with prize drawings and forums throughout the day. The Grand Prize will be given away just before 2 PM. The Exchange Club of Carthage will be on site with their Food Trailer ready to serve you throughout the day.

HAMS are encouraged to bring their families and spend the weekend discovering the rich history of the Ozark area playground located all around our town! Information and maps will be available at the Hamfest about several area attractions and area events held Saturday.

Some of the attractions include Spiva Art Museum, Richardson's Chocolate Factory, SandStone Gardens, and the Joplin Museum Complex - where you can discover the colorful history of this area and the third largest lead and zinc producing region in the world.

Plan to bring the family and have some fun!

Check this website often, as we will be updating this information in more detail over the next several months.

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US Highway 66, established in 1926, was the first major improved highway to link Chicago with Los Angeles.  Through stories, songs, and TV shows, the highway came to symbolize the spirit of freedom of the open road, inspiring many to see America.  If you are old enough, when you listen to the sounds of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra you will visualize Todd and Buzz cruising down the highway toward another adventure in that sleek Corvette!

Dave Kausal, W6OGV, Chairman of the Route 66 Committee, indicated that participating organizations communicated with well over 12,000 operators with 17 officially designated stations along the route from Santa Monica, California to Chicago in 2006. CBARC issued over 300 certificates.

This year will be the 81st anniversary of the "Route 66" highway network and the 8th year for "Route 66 On the Air." The dates chosen for this years' Special Event will be from Saturday, September 8th (0000Z) thru Sunday, September 16th (2400Z).

Visit the new CBARC website at www.w6jbt.org, and go to the "Route 66 OTA 2007 Event" for general event details. We will update the Route 66 information on the website when we have all stations confirmed.

This special event offers hams a fun way to relive their own memories of Route 66, and to celebrate the highway's annual anniversary.  Amateur Radio clubs using 1x1 call signs operate from cities along the highway during the special event period in September. This year, Joplin is assigned the callsign W6N.

The event coordinator for Joplin Missouri is Bill Reynolds, N6HXI. Contact Bill if you have questions. He may also be reached at 417-781-0373.

For certificate information, QSL routes for all the stations, and general info click here Special Event - ROUTE 66 On The Air.
For Joplin, the QSL route is: JARC, PO Box 2983, Joplin, MO. 64803.
It is important that you include a self addressed stamped envelope to cover the cost of return postage.
 

This outdoor tailgate is always held at Ewert Park the first Saturday in October.

For 2008, it will be held Saturday, October 4th. The event is FREE, and starts at 8:00 AM sharp. There are plenty of parking spaces near the new pavillion, however, if you intend to sell items you will need your own chairs and tables. Free coffee and donuts are always provided.

Look for the bright yellow banner near the tennis courts!

At the right is a map of Joplin showing the location of Ewert Park.

JARC OFFICERS

• President: Andy Gabbert, KAØTUD
• Vice President: Bill Reynolds, N6HXI
• Secretary: Jim Scott, WBØIYC
• Treasurer: Jim Johannes, NØZSQ

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