Those wishing to attend / assist in Hamfest setup are invited to join us between 5:30pm and 6pm to setup tables, chairs and discuss any remaining needs or any changes that may have occurred.

The Madison County Fairgrounds is located off Old Irvine Road (KY52) just past the Dollar General.  The address is: 3237 Old Irvine Rd, Richmond, KY 40475.

Whether you are a FD veteran or this is your first experience, come join us for the experience. 

CKARS was top ranked in field results for 2021, can we repeat the results? One way to know is to join in.

Topics include Field Day 2022 which will be June 25-26, Club member Show-n-Tell and other events and contests.  You need not be a member to attend, but you can join if interested.  If joining, please print this membership form and bring with you.

Topics include Field Day 2022 which will be June 25-26, Club member Show-n-Tell and other events and contests.  You need not be a member to attend, but you can join if interested.  If joining, please print this membership form and bring with you.

Please make note, that as of today the Tuesday evening swap net is cancelled.

At this time the February meeting is planned to be held *in person* on the 17th  for those who feel comfortable to an in person meeting.

Please come join us at the Joint Information Center behind the Madison County EOC, Feb 17th at 7pm.  All are welcome to join and Club Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase ($10.00 each)

Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases, the club has decide that it will not hold an in person meeting for the month of January, Jan 20, 2022.

In lieu of the in person meeting, please join us on air at 7:00pm EST via the CKARS Repeater; 146.865- PL 192.8.  This will be a directed net and all are welcome to join.  You may join over the air or via Echolink.

Please come join us for club news, events and discussions and enjoy the fellowship from afar. 

CKARS came in nineteenth overall with a score of 11,798 having a total of 3,528 QSOs. This gave the club the first in category (6A) with the next club at 7,350 (W4DW + W4RNC) out of Raleigh ARS.  CKARS also placed third in the Great Lakes Division, bested by the Black River Radio Ops by just a mere 66 points.  Other comparisons can be searched at the ARRL Result Database.

Field Day, whether Winter or Summer is a good way to enjoy some company and to test your skill and gear.  Digital has been a challenge the last few years, but looking ahead to 2022 - some issues should be well resolved.  Come join us for the fun, food and friendship, ARRL Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June.  Start planning now.

Our final meeting is in the book, and we look ahead to upcoming contests and events of 2022 the members of CKARS wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.