The Indianapolis Radio Club is a general interest ham radio group that was founded in 1914 and has met continuously since that time.
- IRC meetings begin at 7:30 PM on the second (2nd) Friday of each month except for July and August.
- Meetings are preceded by a "meet and greet time" beginning at 7:00 pm.
- In-person meetings are normally held at the Salvation Army EDS Training Facility at 4020 Georgetown Rd.,
unless announced otherwise in the club newsletter. Indianapolis, IN 46254. - For a map to the Salvation Army EDS Training Facility, point your browser to click here map link
- The mailing address for the club is 7405 E. County Rd. 900 N, Brownsburg, IN 46112 and is the address of record for the club.
- When not meeting in person, our meetings are held using the ZOOM software platform.
- The Indianapolis Radio Club Station call sign is W9JP
Meetings and Announcements :
January 9, 2026: Steve McVoy, from the Early Television Museum (via Zoom)
Museum website
The next Indianapolis Radio Club Parks on the Air (POTA) operating event will be Saturday, January 17 at Fort Harrison State Park.
We plan to be on the air by noon with 2 HF stations. We will be set up at our normal spot, in front of the Visitor Center.
If you have heard of the POTA program, but have not been able to take part, this is your chance!
Even if you’re not licensed for HF, there will be control operators on site to help get you on the air.
Both stations will have 2 positions, one for the operator and one for a logger, in case you need help logging.
As usual, we will be using the club’s callsign of W9JP, but if you’re registered with the POTA system, you will get credit for the QSOs you make.
So, if you’re new to HF or POTA, or even if you’re an experienced operator, stop by on January 17.
We’ll try to make sure the new operators get a chance to get on the air, but with 2 radios, anyone that wants to get on should be able to.
Don't worry if it's cold because we will be using the enclosed tent that the Brocks,
KD9RUD and KD9RUE donated to the club with a propane heater available, as well.
Of course, with Indiana weather, it might be "shirt-sleeve weather" who knows?
This event is open to everyone; YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE IRC to attend.
As usual, we will have coffee, donuts, and water available for refreshments.
Even if you don’t want to operate, just stop on by to chat with everyon
January 24 – 25, 2026 Winter Field Day
The Indianapolis Radio Club will join SATERN and ARES at the
Salvation Army EDS Training Facility to participate in Winter Field Day activities.
For those not familiar, Winter Field Day was started in 2007, and is today run by the Winter
Field Day Association.
It is similar to the traditional Summer Field Day, just held in the winter time.
For those of us that don’t really relish the idea of communing with Frozen
Mother Nature, we will be operating from the warmth of the EDS building
(the same place our meetings are held). We plan on being on the air around 2:00 pm.
So, come and join us for some radio activity, fellowship, and Bert Williams’ famous chili.
IRC MEETING LINE UP FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
- Sept. 12, 2025: 3D Printing with W0RLD and KC9GLR.
- October 10, 2025: Meshtastic and MOTUS (wildlife tracking) by N9UMJ (via Zoom).
- November 14, 2025: Drones, KE9DBN in person meeting
- December 12, 2025: Holiday Pitch-In
- January 9, 2026: Steve McVoy, Early Television Museum (via Zoom)
- February 13, 2026: Dave Arland CES Recap
- March 13, 2026: 6 meter tutorial by N4BAA (via Zoom)
- April 10, 2026: Amateur Rocketry, KD9YEY
- May 8, 2026: Mag Loop Antennas by John Portune (via Zoom)
- June 12, 2026: Auction
Support the Indianapolis Radio Club with your membership or donation
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We plan to be on the air by noon with 2 HF stations. We will be set up at our normal spot, in front of the Visitor Center.
If you have heard of the POTA program, but have not been able to take part, this is your chance!
Even if you’re not licensed for HF, there will be control operators on site to help get you on the air.
Both stations will have 2 positions, one for the operator and one for a logger, in case you need help logging.
As usual, we will be using the club’s callsign of W9JP, but if you’re registered with the POTA system, you will get credit for the QSOs you make.
So, if you’re new to HF or POTA, or even if you’re an experienced operator, stop by on January 17.
We’ll try to make sure the new operators get a chance to get on the air, but with 2 radios, anyone that wants to get on should be able to.
Don't worry if it's cold because we will be using the enclosed tent that the Brocks,
KD9RUD and KD9RUE donated to the club with a propane heater available, as well.
Of course, with Indiana weather, it might be "shirt-sleeve weather" who knows?
This event is open to everyone; YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE IRC to attend.
As usual, we will have coffee, donuts, and water available for refreshments.
Even if you don’t want to operate, just stop on by to chat with everyon
The Indianapolis Radio Club will join SATERN and ARES at the
Salvation Army EDS Training Facility to participate in Winter Field Day activities.
For those not familiar, Winter Field Day was started in 2007, and is today run by the Winter
Field Day Association.
It is similar to the traditional Summer Field Day, just held in the winter time.
For those of us that don’t really relish the idea of communing with Frozen
Mother Nature, we will be operating from the warmth of the EDS building
(the same place our meetings are held). We plan on being on the air around 2:00 pm.
So, come and join us for some radio activity, fellowship, and Bert Williams’ famous chili.