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Plan to join us and operate at this year's event June 26-27. We had a great turnout June 27th weekend. The WX although hot, did cooperate (mostly)!. |
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Thank you! It was an OUTSTANDING 20th Annual Event! |
| Please comment! How did we do this time? The committee wants to hear what you thought about the 2009 JARC Hamfest! Here's your chance to tell us what you think! Take a moment and fill out the online survey by clicking this link. (opens a new window) |
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Inside the 19th annual JARC Hamfest 2008
Ample parking at the Convention Center with a full service Holiday Inn next door! Click here for a USA map to find Joplin Two Meter Talk-In 147.210/+ MHz (Open) |
The JARC Hamfest is held the fourth weekend in August, at the same great location.
One page 2010 Hamfest Announcement. (PDF format 54k) Convention center Hall and Table Layout. List of several area hotels and their facilities. |
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Contact information: For all other questions regarding this event, email 2010 Hamfest Chairman, Jim Scott, WBØIYC |
More about the Joplin HamfestEach 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 final prize drawings will be held just after 1 PM. This year you must be present to win all prizes! On Saturday, The Exchange Club of Joplin will have donuts, coffee and other refreshments available. 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 the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center, the 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! For information about other things to do in the Joplin area, visit the Joplin Convention Visitors Bureau. Here you can obtain literature and discover more about Joplin and the surrounding area in the foothills of the Ozarks.Plan to bring the family and have some fun! |
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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! Visit the new CBARC website at www.w6jbt.org, for 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. 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. |
This outdoor tailgate is always held at Ewert Park the first Saturday in October. Look for the bright yellow banner near the tennis courts! This is a fair weather event and is held as long as the weather cooperates. |
Map of East Joplin with location of Ewert Park. |
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This year, JARC CHRISTMAS BANQUET/PARTY will be held Tuesday, December 14th. The location will be announced at a later date. Immediately after dinner, awards will be given and the gavel passed, followed by a raffle. 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 for an eyeball QSO. More about this years eventBeside club awards, passing the gavel and other stuff, for fun there will be a ONE BUCK RAFFLE for several door prizes and surprises! This worked so well last year, that the club will again have some nice gifts for the drawings. In addition, if you feel like donating something, just keep the cost below $11 and make sure it relates to Ham Radio in some way. Gag gifts are okay. Be sure to wrap it up, so it is a mystery! |
This is the only official club activity that takes place in December. |
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The club maintains an open two-meter repeater which transmits on
147.210+ MHz. The repeater is located in Joplin, Missouri.
A second machine on 145.390- MHz (PL=91.5 Hz), is located on the south end of town.
Wednesday Night 2m Net
The club hosts a weekly net starting at 19:30 on the club repeater at 147.210 MHz. Hams are invited to check into the net which provides a venue for trading equipment. Any changes to club meeting locations and events are announced as well.
Newsletter
The JARC publishes a club newsletter, generally published monthly. It contains newsworthy items, features written by local hams, upcoming events such as hamfests, and classified listings. It is distributed free to members of the organization.
Message Board
One of the club members has started a ListServ Discussion/Message board that you can join. Ray Brown KBØSTN moderates this group, and you can sign up here.
Saturday Morning Breakfasts
When events aren't scheduled, club members have breakfast "get-togethers" each Saturday morning about 8:30 AM. Presently, the designated restaurant is Ryan's Restaurant located at NE corner of 7th and Rangeline Rd. in Joplin.
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Area VE TestingW4VEC Volunteer Examineer testing sessions are held on the first Monday of each month except holidays at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2423 W. 26th St. in Joplin, MO. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m. testing begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.For additional details, or special accommodations contact Mark Mitchelson, NØZPD (417-434-1516). |
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