N0NMS Middle School Radio Club new DMR repeater!

From Jarren Tupper, N0TUP, Club VP:   The N0NMS Middle School Radio Club is finishing up the final steps on their brand new DMR repeater! After 6 months of anticipation, the UHF Mixed mode repeater is now on the air for testing purposes! TG 1 is linked to static TG […]

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Congratulations to the New JARC Executive Board!

Congratulations to our newest Executive Board Members for the Joplin Amateur Radio Club (W0IN).  From L to R is Keith, KG5ILR – President  / Jarren, N0TUP – Vice President / John, AE0ZY – Secretary / and Chris, N0YH – Treasurer. At the annual Christmas Party held at Golden Corral on […]

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2 Meter Repeater Offset History – by Jim (WB0IYC)

A little History – 2 METER REPEATER OFFSETS – EXPLAINED It is interesting to see how and why the 600 kHz offset on 2 meters was established.  Originally, it came about because receiver selectivity at 144 MHz was poor, and equipment very expensive.   Affordable radios were crystal controlled, thus two […]

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November Club Elections – 2024

 Joplin Amateur Radio Club Announces Newly Elected Officers The Joplin Amateur Radio Club (JARC), K0KWC, is excited to announce the results of our annual elections held on November 12th. Please join us in congratulating our newly elected officers: President: Keith McKenzie, KG5ILR Vice-President: Jarren Tupper, N0TUP Secretary: John Horan, AE0ZY Treasurer: Chris Hunt, N0YH […]

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Navigating the JARC Website: Tips and Tricks for a Seamless Experience – (Updated: 16 January 2025)

(Most recent changes noted in red lettering.) Navigating a website efficiently can make all the difference between a frustrating experience and a productive one. Joplin ARC, with its wealth of resources and information, is no exception. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a frequent user, these hints will help you […]

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**Joplin Amateur Radio Club Embraces Paperless FCC License Exams at the 2024 Joplin Hamfest**

The 2024 Joplin Hamfest marked a significant milestone for the Joplin Amateur Radio Club (W0IN) as they successfully conducted their first-ever paperless FCC license exams. This year, JARC offered both traditional paper exams and a new digital option, showcasing their commitment to modernizing the testing process while still accommodating those […]

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NEW (OLD?) REPEATER NOW ONLINE! W0IN

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Rex, WA0UPB, and a cast of many JARC volunteers, and by the grace of God, Carthage has a new repeater online and functional.  The frequency is 146.190 with a negative offset and a pl tone of 91.5 pushing 25 watts at 200 feet AGL. […]

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