We had such a good turnout for 2008 and scored so well, we have made plans for our 2009 Field Day event. Mark your calendar for the June 27th weekend. The club will again locate at Dover Hill and operate using the club call WØIN. Be there early Saturday morning to help set up. Look on the top of the hill for the club banner, and antennas draped everywhere. Last year we added a new 40m skywire to the antenna arsenal and had great success! There is plenty of parking, however, you may want to bring your own chairs and sleeping bag if you intend to stay overnight. 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.

Mark your calendar!
to attend this
20th Annual Event!

Inside the 19th annual JARC Hamfest 2008

Ample parking at the Convention Center with a full service Holiday Inn next door!

See you in Joplin in 2009!

• Two days Friday 4 - 9 PM,
  and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM
• Cookout Friday evening 5:30 PM - 7 PM
• ARRL VE-Testing Friday and Saturday
• Many Interesting Forums
• Lots of Door Prizes to give away
• Large Air Conditioned facility
• Over 200 indoor tables, ample free parking
• Host Hotel located adjacent to the event
• Price includes both days - All for $5(adv.)/$6(door)

Commercial Vendor Reservation Form.
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Convention center Hall and Table Layout.
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List of several area hotels and their facilities.
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Contact information:
All table reservations and ticket information, email Jim Johannes, NØZSQ or call 417-437-9547
Forms may be FAXED to 417-781-2234

For all other questions regarding this event, email 2009 Hamfest Chairman, Jim Scott, WBØIYC

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 at I-44, in Joplin, Missouri for 15 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, St. Joseph, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City and Springfield, this hamfest has become popular with amateurs and vendors across the Middle West. It features over 200 tables, spacious parking with easy access, wide aisles, forums, testing, and prizes.

With the recent changes in the licensing requirements, the hamfest has started offering two VE testing sessions, Friday evening and Saturday. You must pre-register for the Friday test session to be guaranteed a seat. Email Ray Brown kb0stn@arrl.net to reserve your seat for the Friday test session.

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, refreshments are available.

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

Commercial vendors are encouraged to download the reservation form and return it with payment. Pre-registration offers the advantage of getting your business listed in the flyer and on the website.

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. The Holiday Inn (next door) offers special room rates for hamfest attendees, which also includes breakfast!

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. The new Downstream Casino Resort located just minutes away. For the teens in your family The Bridge an indoor ramp park and hangout - located right next door!

Plan to bring the family and have some fun!

59.5kB - Our friendly staff.
KCØNQE, W9NLA, NØKMP

61kB - South side
of the Hamfest

77kB - North side,
more of the Hamfest

56kB - John - WØJRP
with the Balloon Beam!

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!

Jeff Richardson, W6JJR, host of the "2009 Route 66 On The Air" special event, indicated that there will be 18 officially designated stations along the route from Santa Monica, California to Chicago, and one additional Roving Station.

This year will be the 83nd anniversary of the "Route 66" highway network and the 10th year for "Route 66 On the Air." The dates for this years' special event will be from Saturday, September 12th (0000Z) thru Sunday, September 20th (2400Z).

Visit the new CBARC website at www.w6jbt.org, and go to the "Route 66 OTA 2009 Event" for general event details. We will update the Route 66 information on the website as it becomes available.

This special event offers hams a fun way to relive their own memories of Route 66, and each year, celebrate the highway's 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 Jim Johannes, NØZSQ. Contact Jim if you have questions.

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.

This year, it will be held Saturday, October 3rd. 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.

The Joplin Amateur Radio Club holds their annual Christmas Dinner the 2nd Tuesday in December at one of the area dining establishments. Mainly a social event, it is an opportunity for speeches, club awards, recogntion plaques, and various prizes, finishing with the passing of the gavel to the new president.

This annual event is open to ALL area HAMS and their spouses. We encourage you to come spend an evening with your fellow radio amateurs from around the four state area.

JARC OFFICERS

• President: Andy Gabbert, KAØTUD
• Vice President: Bill Reynolds, N6HXI
• Secretary: Virgil Willis, WØRDS
• Treasurer: Jim Johannes, NØZSQ

Area VE Testing