Indianapolis Radio Club

W9JP POTA operating event

Due to the possible severe weather forecasted for this Saturday, April 18, our POTA event will now be on SUNDAY, APRIL 19. Same time, same place, but on Sunday, the 19th.

The next Indianapolis Radio Club Parks on the Air (POTA) operating event will be SUNDAY, April 19 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 April 19. 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. The weather forecast is for cooler temps, but hopefully it will be dry. 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 everyone.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MINI-MARATHON May 2nd

Amateur radio operators will enhance safety along the course route at mile markers and pit stops. On location time for all positions is 0630 with staggered releases once the end passes your location. Volunteers will need the ability to operate up to 6 hours so extra batteries will likely be needed. Follow the link at www.mcinares.org/publicservice/500mini to sign up.

Indiana QSO Party

A reminder that the INQP is Saturday May 2nd from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM EDT. Indiana QSO Party- INQP to be held Saturday May 2nd from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM EDT. Saturday May 2nd 1500 UTC to Sunday May 3rd 0259 UTC. The rules for the INQP can be found here: http://www.hdxcc.org/inqp/rules.html The activity map showing the planned county activations can be found here: http://www.hdxcc.org/inqp/activity.php If you have any questions, please contact Mark Musick, WB9CIF at markmusick@outlook.com