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 :
November 14, 2025 meeting is the club officer election and voting
The November 14 will ba an in person meeting at Salvation Army EDS Training Facility.
The presentation will be on FPV (First Person View) drones, by Noy Winzigster, KE9DBN.
Topics covered:
• How to get into FPV safely and affordably (radio + simulator first)
• How to get into building your first rig or bind and fly
• Analog vs digital video systems, and why a lot of pilots are shifting away from DJI due to the impending FCC ban on their products.
• FAA/Remote ID changes that are making things a bit trickier, and where FRIA zones and sub-250g builds fit in
• What radio systems are most effective and affordable now and going forward. (ELRS, Crossfire, etc.)
• Tiny Whoops, and why it’s a perfect entry point for clubs and meetups!
Noy KE9DBN will also bring some gear and do a quick demo if the setup allows.
The meeting will start at 7:30 pm but be sure to get there early to enjoy some donuts and conversation.
In other business to be conducted at the meeting, elections will be held for club officers.
See you soon,
W9JP POTA event
Saturday, November 22·12:00 – 2:00pm
Fort Harrison State Park Visitor Center,
We will be set up in front of the Visitor Center at the Park.
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
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