President’s Message
As we head into August, the finish line for our biggest event of the year is in sight. September Superfest is just around the corner on September 19–20, and excitement is building across the region. Superfest is the lifeblood of our club as it brings together hams from all over the Midwest, generates vital support for PAARC, and showcases the very best of our amateur radio community. However, an event of this scale simply cannot happen without our members stepping up. We are in immediate need of volunteers to help make this weekend run smoothly. Stay tuned for info on how to sign up to help. Let’s make sure we have all hands on deck so everyone, including our volunteers, can enjoy the event!
Before Superfest arrives, we have another important opportunity to support and grow our local ham community right here at home. We will be holding our free bi-monthly amateur radio license testing session. If you have friends or family who have been thinking about getting their Technician ticket, or if you’ve been studying to upgrade your own privileges to General or Extra, this is your time to shine. Spread the word to anyone interested in taking the exam and join us at the Morton Knight of Columbus at noon on August 15.
Thank you all for your continued dedication to PAARC, whether you’re building mesh nodes, stepping up for storm coverage, or rolling up your sleeves for Superfest. I look forward to seeing a full house at our August 11 member meeting as we put the finishing touches on our fall plans.
73,
Rob Zell, N9KRZ
President, PAARC
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Meeting Minutes
Board of Directors – July 7
Meeting started at 7:15pm on Zoom
Present: N9KRZ- President, N9PIE- Secretary, W8WNG- Tom Trustee, KE9DCS- Ed, W4BRD- David Fogle- Treasurer, KD9ANU- Rich Holman- Midwest Superfest. KC9IH- Casey non board member
Midwest Superfest: Alpha Antenna- follow up with Jake. Alpha sent $250 in gift certificate; Radioodity- Radio GS5B. Got contact from Stacey at Three Sisters regarding initial deposit and insurance certificate. Asking for volunteers.
Repeater move: Rob has reached out to Bill but hasnt talked about ingersoll
Treasurer Report: Need to close out CEFCU account and go elsewhere. Tom will reach out to PNC to find out information and Rob will talk to Ben
Red Cross- Ed still trying to reach out to them
Remove Blake and Ben and keep Jake and Rob H in google drive, passed on a motion by Rob, second by Val
Emails – Change in Chedddar up so we dont need to forward a bunch to Rich and Tom
Bunker- regarding bunker the county has decided to close the underground portion. Our portion of the operation there should not be affected.
Rich motioned, second by David seconded to adjourn the meeting
Meeting ended at 8:07pm
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Midwest Superfest: Tickets, Flea Market and Volunteers
Tickets will be distrubed to members at the upcoming Membership meeting August 11 at Highview Christian Church in Washington. You can also purchase tickets and Flea Market spaces on line at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/midwest-superfest-2026/items. Tickets are also available through Midwest 2-Way Communications, 5058 Edgewater Dr. in Groveland.
We will be posting a Volunteer Sign Up on the club website soon. We need club members to help as volunteers in a variety of jobs.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at Three Sisters in September!
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Peoria County ARES
Amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during emergencies, When All Else Fails®.
August 5, ARES Net @ 7:00 PM CDT on W9UVI (147.075)/K9PEO (146.850)/Echolink/Allstar
August 12, ARES Net @ 7:00 PM CDT on W9UVI (147.075)/K9PEO (146.850)/Echolink/Allstar
August 19, ARES Monthly Meeting via Zoom, 7:30 PM
ARES website: http://www.peoriacountyares.org/
Rich Holtman, KD9ANU, Emergency Coordinator for Peoria County ARES
email: [email protected]
Winlink: [email protected]
Cell: 309-256-4272
Hams Over IP Extension 101989
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Sunday Net Logs
The Sunday Club Net meets every Sunday at 8:30 pm. on the 147.075 and 146.850 Repeaters
7/5
N9KRZ KD9ANU KE9BPB KC9IH KD9WRX K9TNT N9NDF KN0WHF N9WFT W9WAS KD9AER K9STL KT9Y N9PIE K9KCS KD9WVP KD9PXZ AA9MK K9CEW KE9DFF KD5CT KI5SQP N9DOA KB9ATO KB9OMS K9RCS Submitted by W8NWG 73
7/12
N9KRZ KD9ANU K9LE K9XJT W9WGN KD3AMF KD9IBC KC3VJQ W8NWG W9FYR N9NDF N9PZ KD9VAN N9WFT KD9IVV KD9PXZ KD9AER W9KIR N9PIE KD9STL W9YES NM0O W9JDP KE9DCS N9GZ K9CEW W9WAS KE9DFF KD5CT KC9IH KC9YTT KD9YER KB9ATO KB9OMS K9HJZ KE9CKM KE9BPB Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
7/19
N9KRZ KD9ANU K9LE W9WGN KD9IBC W8NWG K9HJZ KC9IH KD9WVP W9JDP KD9NYN KE9DMW W9KIR KN0WHF KD9AER N9PIE N9GZ KE9EYE KD9STL KE9AOJ KE9ENV K9RCS N9PZ WX9CAH W4BRD KE9DFF KD5CT W9WAS KE9DAI KC9YTT W9YES KC9REG Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
7/26
N9KRZ KD9ANU K9LE W9WGN KD9IBC W8NWG K9HJZ KC9IH KD9WVP W9JDP KD9NYN KE9DMW W9KIR KN0WHF KD9AER N9PIE N9GZ KE9EYE KD9STL KE9AOJ KE9ENV K9RCS N9PZ WX9CAH W4BRD KE9DFF KD5CT W9WAS KE9DAI KC9YTT W9YES KC9REG Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
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Newcomer Net Logs
The Newcomer Net meets every Thursday at 8:00 pm. on the 147.075 and 146.850 Repeaters
7/2
N9PIE W9WAS KD5CT W9KTN KE9DFF KE9CKM K9LE W9WGN KB9OMS KI5SQP KD9DBQ W9YES Submitted by N9KRZ 73
7/9
N9PIE KJ5PZV KE9DMW W9WAS KE9DFF KD5CT K9LE KD9NYN KI5SQP W4BRD N9ATF Submitted by N9KRZ 73
7/16
N9PIE KE9DFF KD5CT W9WAS KD9NYN W9WGN KB9OMS KC9TCM K9RCS Submitted by N9KRZ 73
7/23
N9PIE KE9ENP KE9DNR KE9DFF KD5CT W9WAS KN0WHF W9YES KD9NYN KB9OMS W9WTF Submitted by N9KRZ 73
7/30
N9PIE KE9ENV KE9EDF KE9DMW W9WAS KD9DBQ KI5SQP KN0WHF KD5CT K4LSW Submitted by N9KRZ 73
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July Club Events
August 4 – 7:00 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting – Zoom
August 11 – 7:00 p.m. – Club Membership Meeting: Highview Christian Church, 403 James Parkway, Washington, IL 61571. Details to be announced.
August 12 – 7:30 p.m. – ARES Meeting – Zoom
August 15 – Noon – License Testing – Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David Street, Morton, IL. FRN Required. Bring two forms of identification and a copy of your license (if upgrading). No Testing Fee.
August 25 – 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Superfest Meeting – Zoom
NETS:
CLUB NET – Every Sunday at 8:30 p.m., followed by the Elmer Hour
NEWCOMER NET – Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
ARES NET – First and Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m
All nets meet on the W9UVI Repeater: 147.075 (CTCSS Tone 156.7) linked with the K9PEO Repeater: 146.85 (CTCSS Tone103.5) and on EchoLink Node 706480 or All Star Node 62516.
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