[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"shack-posts":3},{"posts":4,"tags":154},[5,27,40,53,66,89,107,128,142],{"id":6,"title":7,"slug":8,"body":9,"excerpt":10,"status":11,"publishedAt":12,"authorId":13,"createdAt":14,"updatedAt":14,"author":15,"tags":19,"featuredImage":26},"8e9a3723-1301-463b-9673-40f7a3720da2","147.015 Transmit Power Update","147015-transmit-power-update","\u003Cp>On a whim, James, KB0NHX, went to check the power output on the 147.015 several days ago because it seemed weaker than usual in some areas and found it was only transmitting 40-Watts out of the duplexer.   Previously, we drove the amplifier with 6.5 watts to get 225 Watts out.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks to another local ham and group that will remain anonymous until we have permission to mention it, they have loaned us a 250w amplifier so that we can get back up to full power until we can resolve our amplifier issue.  We did crack open the amplifier and found one side of an inductor in the DC input charred and unsoldered from the board as well as the DC input to two of the transistors unsoldered from the circuit board.  We have got those repaired and hope to test tomorrow\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We are back up to 157-W out of the duplexer now, so about a 6 dB increase in output power.  The transmit side of the duplexer was spot-on, but we touched up the receive side to get another 8 dB of notch which may help weak signals access the repeater a little better.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Stay tuned for more updates - and feel free to post any improved signal levels at your QTH!\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On a whim, James, KB0NHX, went to check the power output on the 147.015 several days ago because it seemed weaker than usual in some areas and found it was only transmitting 40-Watts out of the duplexer. Previously, we drove the amplifier with 6.5 watts to get 225 Watts out.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks...","PUBLISHED","2026-07-31T03:30:16.848Z","d4bc135b-5f26-4924-9836-8d33168ced71","2026-07-31T03:30:16.849Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},"Preston","Roesslet","KE0JGH",[20],{"postId":6,"tagId":21,"tag":22},"e62fb9eb-ceb5-4474-9fc7-39d55cfe4e69",{"id":21,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":25},"Repeater Updates","repeater-updates","2026-06-30T23:11:03.203Z","https://media.nixahams.net/blog/8e9a3723-1301-463b-9673-40f7a3720da2/28adffe8-c536-4314-9c97-6d931210cce7.webp",{"id":28,"title":29,"slug":30,"body":31,"excerpt":32,"status":11,"publishedAt":33,"authorId":13,"createdAt":34,"updatedAt":34,"author":35,"tags":36,"featuredImage":39},"d0846d5d-0cbb-4264-b188-b975122e671c","APRS Digipeater Update","aprs-digipeater-update","\u003Cp>Clayton, KB0WZI, and James, KB0NHX, made a trip to the K0NXA Digi site in South Springfield last Friday and Clayton found a few things that we think have gotten us rolling!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>First, the receive audio is controlled by the volume pot on the radio.   It was turned down too low.  In order to adjust it, we enabled the ability to log into the WX 3-in-1 Plus 2.0 controller.   The GUI has a transmit and receive audio adjustment procedure so we went through that with a communications service monitor to ensure proper packet deviation.   Within minutes we were seeing many stations populate the log.   The GUI offers up many diagnostic and monitoring capabilities that we are going to look into making available for users and interested folks.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The site is also repeating local APRS packets by radio now as well and not just gating them to the Internet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We also found that we were not authenticated with APRS-IS and were using the default server in Poland.  We changed it to the North American server and are now logged in and authenticated with APRS-IS and properly gating packets to the Internet - APRS.fi\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some other housekeeping items, such as the proper symbol on the map, and other minor things were addressed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can go to https://aprs.fi/info/a/K0NXA and see the plethora of stations now hearing us and also stations we are hearing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clayton, KB0WZI, and James, KB0NHX, made a trip to the K0NXA Digi site in South Springfield last Friday and Clayton found a few things that we think have gotten us rolling!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>First, the receive audio is controlled by the volume pot on the radio. It was turned down too low. In...","2026-07-31T03:28:15.500Z","2026-07-31T03:28:15.501Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[37],{"postId":28,"tagId":21,"tag":38},{"id":21,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":25},null,{"id":41,"title":42,"slug":43,"body":44,"excerpt":45,"status":11,"publishedAt":46,"authorId":13,"createdAt":47,"updatedAt":47,"author":48,"tags":49,"featuredImage":52},"be01a88e-4bfc-4a5c-b388-3516ea941755","Crane Repeater Update","crane-repeater-update","\u003Cp>We have been able to confirm the problem at Crane is water in the coax cable.   The good news is we have an abandoned run of  7/8” heliax running to the top of the tower.   We have received a quote of $500 for a climber to come to the site, switch the coax up top and install the new jumper to replace the crushed one that was also giving us problems with this site.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We are also re-building the 565502 All Star node and K0NXA-R EchoLink node that had failed thanks to a generous donation of a PI computer for the node!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The repeater used to provide handheld coverage into South Springfield and in the recent years you have not been able to work it with a mobile in Nixa!   With the new Quantar already in place, we hope the repairs will make a huge improvement in SMLRS link audio quality as well as provide better mobile and portable coverage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We were going to use funds from last year’s hamfest to cover the repairs.   Unfortunately, we had to use all the proceeds to pay Hayden Towers for project a couple years ago that we had been disputing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>That being said, we would greatly appreciate it if you could help get this repair completed with a tax deductible donation to the Nixa ARC, and you cannot do that online at https://nixahams.net/donate\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is one of the worst antenna sweeps I have ever seen of a site with water in the coax, showing a dead short at the connector and the tell-tell wavy lines in the sweep.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once we get the needed funds, we’ll get the tower climber scheduled ASAP.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I want to thank Jeff, W0AV, Kirwin, N0XLR, And Kent, N0IRM, for their help at the site.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We have been able to confirm the problem at Crane is water in the coax cable. The good news is we have an abandoned run of 7/8” heliax running to the top of the tower. We have received a quote of $500 for a climber to come to the site,...","2026-07-31T03:23:09.153Z","2026-07-31T03:23:09.156Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[50],{"postId":41,"tagId":21,"tag":51},{"id":21,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":25},"https://media.nixahams.net/blog/be01a88e-4bfc-4a5c-b388-3516ea941755/393e2c86-368e-47fe-b18c-919f96b3fa0a.webp",{"id":54,"title":55,"slug":56,"body":57,"excerpt":58,"status":11,"publishedAt":59,"authorId":13,"createdAt":60,"updatedAt":61,"author":62,"tags":63,"featuredImage":39},"e28969b7-83d2-480d-8ebd-63d167d170fa","Crane 442.150 Offline","crane-442150-offline","\u003Cp>As of today the 442.150 repeater in Crane has been taken off line.  The antenna system SWR was near 8 to 1!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There is a problem at the connector and I unfortunately suspect there is water in the line.  The connector is not a standard connector that can be removed so it'll have to be cut off to confirm.  The good news is the antenna itself appears to be good.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There is another run of feedline on the tower that tests good that is currently abandoned and I am hoping we can move our antenna over to it.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>We are working with a climber to see what kind of cost it will be if we simply move the antenna from one feedline to another, install a new jumper and have it weatherproofed.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the mean time, the 442.425 will act as the main hub for the SMLRS.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As of today the 442.150 repeater in Crane has been taken off line.  The antenna system SWR was near 8 to 1!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There is a problem at the connector and I unfortunately suspect there is water in the line.  The connector is not a standard connector that can be removed so...","2026-07-14T09:22:00.000Z","2026-07-14T04:22:30.364Z","2026-07-14T04:23:00.051Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[64],{"postId":54,"tagId":21,"tag":65},{"id":21,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":25},{"id":67,"title":68,"slug":69,"body":70,"excerpt":71,"status":11,"publishedAt":72,"authorId":13,"createdAt":73,"updatedAt":73,"author":74,"tags":75,"featuredImage":88},"f27198c8-8347-481d-927a-125749061069","How to Get Your Ham Radio License in 3 Simple Steps","how-to-get-your-ham-radio-license-in-3-simple-steps-1","\u003Cp>Have you ever wanted to jump on the local repeaters, get involved with storm spotting and other emergency communications, or experiment with wireless technology, but felt intimidated by the licensing process?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We have some good news: \u003Cstrong>getting your amateur radio license is easier than you think.\u003C/strong> There is no Morse code test required, all exams are completely multiple-choice, and you can comfortably study for it in your spare time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you are ready to get your callsign and join the local radio community, here is the exact three-step roadmap to make it happen.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>The 3-Step Roadmap\u003C/h1>\u003Ch2>1. Study Smarter, Not Harder\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The entry-level license is the \u003Cstrong>Technician Class\u003C/strong>. The exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions covering basic radio regulations, operations and equipment, basic radio and electronics theory, and safety guidelines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You don't need to read a massive textbook. The fastest way to learn is by using modern, interactive tools:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"http://HamStudy.org\">\u003Cstrong>HamStudy.org\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>:\u003C/strong> A fantastic, free website and app that uses flashcards and tracks your progress.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"https://hamradioprep.com/\">\u003Cstrong>Ham Radio Prep\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>:\u003C/strong> Great if you prefer structured video lessons and quick quizzes.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>2. Get Your FCC Registration Number (FRN)\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Before you can sit for an exam, the FCC requires you to create a free account and get an \u003Cstrong>FRN\u003C/strong>. This unique number identifies you in the FCC database so you don't have to write your Social Security number on an exam sheet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Go to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do\">\u003Cstrong>FCC CORES website\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, register an account, and print out or save your FRN. You will need to bring this number with you to the test session.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>3. Take the Exam\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>When you are ready, you'll take the test administered by a team of volunteer examiners. You have two options for how to test:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In-Person:\u003C/strong> Local radio clubs host regular testing sessions in a relaxed environment.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Online:\u003C/strong> If you can't make an in-person session, you can take a securely proctored exam online via your computer's webcam.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous before taking an exam, but knowing exactly how the session runs will help you walk in with confidence. The Volunteer Examiners (VEs) running the session are local hams from our community - they aren't drill sergeants, and \u003Cstrong>they want you to pass!\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Before arriving, be sure that you have writing utensils, your FRN and Photo ID, and a basic calculator. You can use a standard calculator, but the VEs may ask you to show that the memory is completely erased before the test starts. \u003Cem>Note: You cannot use your phone's calculator app\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When you arrive, you’ll sign in with the testing team. They will verify your ID and collect the test fee. You'll fill out a quick application form, and they will hand you your official 35-question multiple-choice test booklet and an answer sheet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When you finish, you’ll hand your answer sheet back to the VEs. They grade the test right there in front of you. You will know whether you passed or failed \u003Cstrong>within minutes\u003C/strong> of finishing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you pass, they will have you sign a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) - this is your official proof that you nailed it while you wait for the FCC to issue your callsign!\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>What Does it Cost?\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>Amateur radio is an incredibly affordable hobby to enter. Here is the realistic breakdown of what you will look at spending to get licensed:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Study Material:\u003C/strong> Free (if using apps like HamStudy).\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Exam Fee:\u003C/strong> Typically \u003Cstrong>$15\u003C/strong> paid to the volunteer testing team to cover administrative costs.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>FCC Application Fee:\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>$35\u003C/strong>. \u003Cem>(Note: this will be paid directly to the FCC after successful completion of your exam)\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>💡 \u003Cstrong>Passed your test?\u003C/strong> If you pass your Technician exam, most testing teams will let you try the next level up (\u003Cstrong>General Class\u003C/strong>) right then and there for free. It never hurts to try!\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>Ready to Take the Leap?\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>We would love to welcome you to the airwaves. Our club hosts regular licensing exam sessions right here in the local area. We typically hold a test session before every monthly meeting. You can find more information here: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"https://nixahams.net/testing\">https://nixahams.net/testing\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you have any questions or need an \"Elmer\" (ham radio talk for a mentor) to help guide you through a tough concept, drop a message or come hang out at our next club meeting!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Have you ever wanted to jump on the local repeaters, get involved with storm spotting and other emergency communications, or experiment with wireless technology, but felt intimidated by the licensing process?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We have some good news: \u003Cstrong>getting your amateur radio license is easier than you think.\u003C/strongThere is no Morse code test...","2026-07-11T00:35:54.599Z","2026-07-11T00:35:54.600Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[76,82],{"postId":67,"tagId":77,"tag":78},"3dedaac7-a085-4494-8c30-35b29540856d",{"id":77,"name":79,"slug":80,"createdAt":81},"Getting Started","getting-started","2026-07-11T00:06:30.993Z",{"postId":67,"tagId":83,"tag":84},"b2474275-b7a6-49cc-810b-d63609e08715",{"id":83,"name":85,"slug":86,"createdAt":87},"Education & Training","education-training","2026-07-11T00:06:35.361Z","https://media.nixahams.net/blog/f27198c8-8347-481d-927a-125749061069/60e7c7e2-2e4b-4f6a-923b-ee135ae83c14.webp",{"id":90,"title":91,"slug":92,"body":93,"excerpt":94,"status":11,"publishedAt":95,"authorId":13,"createdAt":96,"updatedAt":96,"author":97,"tags":98,"featuredImage":39},"03032858-288c-4f35-86ba-bcb6605939f7","Nixa Amateur Radio Club makes programming changes to ALL DMR Repeaters","nixa-amateur-radio-club-makes-programming-changes-to-all-dmr-repeaters","\u003Cp>Effective June 2, 2026, the Nixa ARC has enacted the following DMR Talkgroup plan on all our repeaters (Except the 146.685 in Springfield).  The ONLY static TG on the 146.685 will be 31293 on TS 2.  We are transitioning the 146.685 repeater away from primarily DMR and encouraging more multi-mode use for the repeater.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Time Slot 1:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>31291 - Southwest Missouri\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3205642 - Joplin North Middle School club\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3129 - Missouri Statewide\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Time Slot 2:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>31297 - Southwest Missouri SkyWarn\u003C/p>\u003Cp>31293 - Branson Area\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>ALL Dynamic Talkgroups will be used on Time Slot 1 for all repeaters\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This assignment affects the following repeaters:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bolivar             145.290- CC5\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Branson            444.450+  CC5\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Carthage          443.775+ CC5\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Conway             145.470- CC12\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ozark               146.775- CC5\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Springfield      443.400+ CC5\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Willow Spgs     146.670- CC12\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Cem>In addition, the 31291 Southwest Missouri is \"multi-mode\" talkgroup capable and can be used in P25, NXDN and Fusion on the following repeaters:\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>FUSION ROOM 31291 on the 146.685- in Springfield\u003Cbr>NXDN Talkgroup 31291 on the 442.925+ RAN 1 in Springfield\u003Cbr>P25 Talkgroup 31291 on the 444.575+ NAC 656 in Springfield\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Effective June 2, 2026, the Nixa ARC has enacted the following DMR Talkgroup plan on all our repeaters (Except the 146.685 in Springfield).  The ONLY static TG on the 146.685 will be 31293 on TS 2.  We are transitioning the 146.685 repeater away from primarily DMR and encouraging more multi-mode...","2026-06-30T23:11:38.155Z","2026-06-30T23:11:38.156Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[99,105],{"postId":90,"tagId":100,"tag":101},"3ecd66e8-2202-49bb-9b47-8456adbd042e",{"id":100,"name":102,"slug":103,"createdAt":104},"Club Updates","club-updates","2026-03-06T04:43:09.867Z",{"postId":90,"tagId":21,"tag":106},{"id":21,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":25},{"id":108,"title":109,"slug":110,"body":111,"excerpt":112,"status":11,"publishedAt":113,"authorId":13,"createdAt":114,"updatedAt":114,"author":115,"tags":116,"featuredImage":127},"9d62f0ae-5ad6-486f-b816-77487a88d2e2","Field Day 2026 Results","field-day-2026-results","\u003Cp>Thanks to everyone that came out to Field Day! Whether you helped set up, tear down, hopped on the radio for a bit, or even just came out to say \"hi\" we are very grateful you were there and we couldn't have done it without you!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This year we ended with 438 phone contacts and 339 digital contacts (which count as 2 points each). That gives us a score of 2,232 including the power multiplier. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>We also earned 1,185 bonus points, bringing us to a total preliminary score of 3,417!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As some will tell you though, it's not all about the points as \"Field Day isn't a contest\". We had several new hams come out as well as some who weren't licensed yet and they got the chance to make a contact and learn more about ham radio. It was also great to see all of the club members who came out and to catch up with one another outside of our normal monthly meetings. We also got some good practice for fully deploying the trailer and all of its capabilities should we ever need to do so for a real emergency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From James, KB0NHX:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The club's first Field Day was in 2003 at the Nixa Community Center.  2003 & 2004 were held at the Nixa Community Center.  In 2005 we moved to Fountain Plaza where Field Day was a staple for many years.  Other locations for Field Day have included High Pointe Elementary, Espy Elementary and the Christian County property in Ozark near the theatre.  I could find no record of Field Day scores being reported to the ARRL for 2006, 2014, 2019 or 2022.  I remember us having a field day in 2006 but it was small and the score was not reported.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some highlights include Alltel bringing out their 100' crank up tower trailer a couple of years for our HF beam antenna, us using the Department of Public Safety mobile command bus for several years.  One year we had emergency tactical vehicles from several SWAT teams at FD.  Convoy of Hope had their communications bus at FD for several years at Fountain Plaza.  One year we used the Missouri Highway Patrol DWI command post along with the Department of Public Safety mobile command post for our operations stations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since completing the club's mobile communications trailer in 2015, we have used it to house our Field Day stations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During those years, we've operated under the following callsigns:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>K0A         (1)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>K0NXA    (4)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KC0LUN  (1)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>N0LU      (2)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>N0A        (5)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>N0C        (1)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>W0A       (6)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Here are our scores - our highest score reported was in 2024 at 6122:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2004 - 1484\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2005 - 2636\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2006 - NOT REPORTED\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2007 - 2390\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2008 - 3210\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2009 - 5872 (Fountain Plaza)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2010 - 5500\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2011 - 4792\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2012 - 3568\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2013 - 818\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2014 - \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2015 - 3542\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2016 - 1428\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2017 -\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2018 - 1698\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019 - \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2020 - 688 (Only KQ0Q and K0LAF reported scores working FD from home on behalf of the club)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2021 - 1198\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2022 - \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2023 - 2094\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2024 - 6122 (High Pointe Elementary)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2025 - 4036\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2026 - 3457\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thanks to everyone that came out to Field Day! Whether you helped set up, tear down, hopped on the radio for a bit, or even just came out to say \"hi\" we are very grateful you were there and we couldn't have done it without you!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This year we ended with...","2026-06-30T18:12:42.356Z","2026-06-30T18:12:42.357Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[117,122],{"postId":108,"tagId":118,"tag":119},"1a9fb608-0cbe-4959-8d50-4fc75ee31f61",{"id":118,"name":120,"slug":120,"createdAt":121},"events","2026-06-24T18:38:13.309Z",{"postId":108,"tagId":123,"tag":124},"8b42adaa-33e0-4ac2-b46e-c05ceb3b7296",{"id":123,"name":125,"slug":125,"createdAt":126},"field-day","2026-06-24T18:38:18.089Z","https://media.nixahams.net/blog/9d62f0ae-5ad6-486f-b816-77487a88d2e2/f52ee4d9-14a2-4478-a016-d66c73abcbdd.webp",{"id":129,"title":130,"slug":131,"body":132,"excerpt":133,"status":11,"publishedAt":134,"authorId":13,"createdAt":135,"updatedAt":135,"author":136,"tags":137,"featuredImage":39},"4f3ba382-271c-434c-8c86-1bebeda65b6d","2026 ARRL Field Day","2026-arrl-field-day","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Contact:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Shawn Roesslet\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Club President\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nixa Amateur Radio Club\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"mailto:ke0jgi@nixahams.net\">ke0jgi@nixahams.net\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"http://nixahams.net\">nixahams.net\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Nixa Amateur Radio Club to Demonstrate Emergency Communications at Espy Elementary for ARRL Field Day\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NIXA, MO -- June 24, 2026\u003C/strong> -- Members of the Nixa Amateur Radio Club (NARC) will participate in the annual ARRL Field Day on June 27-28 at Espy Elementary School, located at 220 S Gregg Rd, Nixa, MO. The public is invited to attend, view the equipment, and experience firsthand how amateur radio functions completely independent of the commercial power grid, cell towers, and the internet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The event kicks off on \u003Cstrong>Saturday, June 27 at 1:00 PM\u003C/strong> and runs continuously for 24 hours, concluding on \u003Cstrong>Sunday, June 28 at 1:00 PM\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ARRL Field Day is the single largest amateur radio exercise in North America, bringing together more than 35,000 operators across the U.S. This year’s theme, \u003Cem>\"Amateur Radio: A National Resource,\"\u003C/em> highlights the critical role licensed “ham” radio operators play in modern community safety. When severe weather or unexpected disasters take down traditional communication lines, amateur radio operators step in to provide vital communication pipelines and situational awareness to emergency managers and first responders.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Promoting both emergency preparedness and community outreach, Field Day is a 24-hour event where amateur radio clubs across the country can test their equipment and skills, and introduce new people to the hobby. For those who haven't heard of ham radio before, it's not only a hobby, but also an emergency communication tool. Ham radio allows you to talk not only with people in your local area but also across the world!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Event Highlights Include:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Live Radio Operations:\u003C/strong> Watch club members use voice, Morse code (CW), and modern digital data modes to connect with thousands of other stations across the country.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Emergency Infrastructure Setup:\u003C/strong> See portable antennas and off-grid power setups.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Get On the Air (GOTA) Station:\u003C/strong> Visitors of all ages - even those without a ham radio license - can legally operate a high-frequency radio under the guidance of an experienced mentor.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Whether you are a tech enthusiast, curious about emergency preparedness, or looking for a unique family educational activity, the Nixa Amateur Radio Club welcomes everyone to stop by Espy Elementary during the 24-hour window. Attendance is entirely free, and no prior electronics or radio experience is required.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About the Nixa Amateur Radio Club\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Nixa Amateur Radio Club is a community of licensed radio amateurs serving Southwest Missouri. The club focuses on technical education, public service, and emergency communications infrastructure support for regional public safety agencies. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"http://www.nixahams.net\">\u003Cu>www.nixahams.net\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About ARRL Field Day\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Started in 1933, ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event for amateur radio operators in North America. It is sponsored by ARRL, the national association for amateur radio in the United States. For more information, visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"http://www.arrl.org/field-day\">www.arrl.org/field-day\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Contact:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Shawn Roesslet\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Club President\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nixa Amateur Radio Club\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"mailto:ke0jgi@nixahams.net\">ke0jgi@nixahams.net\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary-600 underline hover:text-primary-700\" href=\"http://nixahams.net\">nixahams.net\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Nixa Amateur Radio Club to Demonstrate Emergency Communications at Espy Elementary for ARRL Field Day\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NIXA, MO -June 24, 2026\u003C/strong-Members of the Nixa Amateur Radio Club (NARC) will...","2026-06-24T18:38:26.378Z","2026-06-24T18:38:26.380Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[138,140],{"postId":129,"tagId":118,"tag":139},{"id":118,"name":120,"slug":120,"createdAt":121},{"postId":129,"tagId":123,"tag":141},{"id":123,"name":125,"slug":125,"createdAt":126},{"id":143,"title":144,"slug":145,"body":146,"excerpt":147,"status":11,"publishedAt":148,"authorId":13,"createdAt":149,"updatedAt":149,"author":150,"tags":151,"featuredImage":39},"ee7d618b-1de7-4603-986b-a80b634165d5","NARC Website Update","narc-website-update","\u003Cp>Welcome to the new and improved website for the Nixa Amateur Radio Club!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As you can see, it not only is a lot cleaner and more user friendly, but it also has some new features. You can now create an account and manage your membership. For those that wish to purchase a family membership, you can manage your family directly from your profile, adding up to 4 family members.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are several other enhancements including a new repeater directory - complete with full detailed descriptions of each repeater. Soon we will also have pictures of all our equipment! One very neat feature that comes along with this is the ability for all of our officers to edit the information directly from the website. While you can't see the admin side of things, I promise it's very cool, and will allow our officer team to ensure all of the information on our website is always up to date. \u003Cem>That said, please be patient as we get this information updated on the new website - we do have several repeaters that will all need to be manually entered and descriptions written. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Other admin features we added include the ability to edit net listings, manage the roster (very useful for those that prefer to pay dues in person), and some neat hamfest tools to allow our hamfest committee to keep our hamfest information up to date throughout the year as more plans come together. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In due time, we plan to add many more resources including information about SMLRS and the Forgotten Bands Network, as well as more general information such as study materials, information about digital modes, and lots of other useful information that may help other hams - or people interested in becoming a ham. If you have any resources you'd like for us to include, or would like to help put together some information, please let us know and I'm sure we can find a spot for it on the site!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Feel free to poke around - and if you find anything that doesn't work, let us know!\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Welcome to the new and improved website for the Nixa Amateur Radio Club!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As you can see, it not only is a lot cleaner and more user friendly, but it also has some new features. You can now create an account and manage your membership. For those that wish to purchase...","2026-03-06T04:48:26.382Z","2026-03-06T04:48:26.383Z",{"id":13,"firstName":16,"lastName":17,"callsign":18},[152],{"postId":143,"tagId":100,"tag":153},{"id":100,"name":102,"slug":103,"createdAt":104},[155,158,160,162,164,166],{"id":100,"name":102,"slug":103,"createdAt":104,"_count":156},{"posts":157},2,{"id":83,"name":85,"slug":86,"createdAt":87,"_count":159},{"posts":157},{"id":118,"name":120,"slug":120,"createdAt":121,"_count":161},{"posts":157},{"id":123,"name":125,"slug":125,"createdAt":126,"_count":163},{"posts":157},{"id":77,"name":79,"slug":80,"createdAt":81,"_count":165},{"posts":157},{"id":21,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":25,"_count":167},{"posts":168},5]