K8QIK
The Lancaster and Fairfield County
Amateur Radio Club
The “Voice” of Amateur Radio in Fairfield County
Fairfield County’s Ham Radio Club Since 1959
Club Activities
Club Meetings
First Thursday each month, 7:00 pm. EMA Building 240 Baldwin Dr.Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Weekly Nets
Mondays
9:00 am Breakfast Net 147.03 8:00 PM Radio Newsline 147.0309:00 PM Club Net 147.030
Thursdays
7:00 pm ARES Weather Spotter 146.70Repeaters / Frequencies
- 146.700 - MHZ CTCSS 94.8 Hz (FM Analog)
- 147.030 + MHz CTCSS 71.9 Hz (FM Analog)
- 443.875 + MHz CTCSS 71.9 Hz (FM Analog, C4FM Digital)
- 443.300 + MHZ (C4FM Digital Ohio Link)
- 147.555 MHz Simplex
- Via EchoLink K8QIK-R NODE:405426 (147.030 Repeater) NODE STATUS
- Via EchoLink K8QIK-L NODE:526398 (146.700 Repeater) NODE STATUS
Who We Are:
Our club is a diverse group of men, women and
youth interested in electronics and radio
communications. Joining an amateur radio club
offers you:
Instruction and tutoring
Additional advanced training
Work on electronic DIY projects
Access to club radio equipment which offers an opportunity for hands-on” experience.
Hams provide Emergency Communications on a
volunteer basis during times of local and national
disasters. Amateur Radio Operators (Hams)
volunteer their communications skills to Police,
Fire and other Local, State and Federal agencies
during these times of emergency. During such an
event, Amateur Radio is often the only working
form of communication still available as storms,
floods, fires and other disasters can quickly take
down the public communication infrastructure
such as cell phones, home phones and the internet.
With their emergency power supplies, such as
batteries, solar panels and generators, amateur
radio operators can get on the air and provide fast
and reliable communications in almost any condition.
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Upcoming Events:
ARES Weather Spotter 146.70
April 23, 2026, 7 p.m. -April 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Breakfast Club Net, 147.030
April 27, 2026, 9 a.m. -April 27, 2026, 10 a.m.
Weekly Net, 147.030
April 27, 2026, 9 p.m. -April 27, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
ARES Weather Spotter 146.70
April 30, 2026, 7 p.m. -April 30, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
VE Testing 240 Baldwin Dr. Lancaster OH
May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. -May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.
Full Calendar
Technician
Why is coaxial cable the most common feed line for amateur radio antenna systems?
It is easy to use and requires few special installation considerations
It has less loss than any other type of feed line
It can handle more power than any other type of feed line
It is less expensive than any other type of feed line
General
What is the primary effect of increasing boom length and adding directors to a Yagi antenna?
Gain increases
Beamwidth increases
Front-to-back ratio decreases
Resonant frequency is lower
Extra
What logical operation is performed by a two-input exclusive NOR gate?
It produces a 0 at its output only if all inputs are 0
It produces a 1 at its output only if all inputs are 1
It produces a 0 at its output if one and only one of its inputs is 1
It produces a 1 at its output if one and only one input is 1
Recent Events
- June 22, 2024 2024 Field Day
- July 4, 2025 4th of July Parade
- Nov. 15, 2025 Club Breakfast
- Dec. 20, 2025 Christmas Party
- Jan. 17, 2026 Club Breakfast
Swap Meet