This past Saturday, November 1st, eleven club members turned out for a very productive workday at the 147.210 Repeater tower site. The large group made quick work of the cleanup and maintenance tasks, and the teamwork and camaraderie were just as strong as the efforts — there was as much […]
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The Joplin Amateur Radio Club (W0IN) has a serious issue that affects every one of us. Our 147.210 repeater has been down since early 2025 due to an electrical storm. The site has also fallen into neglect—overgrown grass, vines on the guy wires, and a damaged security fence we’re responsible […]
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The Joplin Amateur Radio Club (JARC) is now accepting nominations for the positions of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary for the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the club. Ian Derrickson, KE0QWP, has been appointed as the Election Chairman and will […]
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📅 September 20 – Hit the Road Jack RunJoin us as we provide critical communications support for the Joplin Roadrunners event along the Ruby Jack Trail. With race distances of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 30K, this event draws a big crowd—and our presence helps keep everyone safe and connected. Start […]
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Mark your calendars!📅 September 6–14, 2025 The Joplin Amateur Radio Club will once again be participating in the annual Route 66 On The Air (OTA) special event, operating under the callsign W6N for Joplin, Missouri. This event commemorates the historic U.S. Route 66 and is one of the most popular […]
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To our valued Hamshack Hotline community, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sunset of the Hamshack Hotline project, effective August 29th, 2025. What began in 2018 as a simple idea in the humble closet of K1WIZ quickly grew into something none of us could have […]
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Join Us for ARRL Field Day! The Joplin Amateur Radio Club will be participating in ARRL Field Day, and we invite everyone to join the fun! Field Day is the biggest on-air operating event of the year for amateur radio operators across North America. It’s part emergency preparedness exercise, part […]
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Exciting news, hams! 📡 Mark your calendars—SPARK‑CON, the ARRL Midwest Division Convention, is coming to Sedalia, Missouri on October 10–11, 2025. Hosted by the Sedalia‑Pettis Amateur Radio Klub at the Missouri State Fairgrounds (2503 W. 16th St.), this convention is shaping up to be a highlight of the ham radio year. 🔹 What […]
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After our wonderful Easter storms, we have realized the .210 is down for the foreseeable future util we are able to assess damages taken and acquire the means to fix the situation. Luckily our community is stepping up to help us and allow us to continue to be on the […]
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