
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:
Breakfast @ Scamblers 177 Ety Rd., Lancaster
July 19, 2025, 9 a.m. -July 19, 2025, 11 a.m.
Breakfast Club Net - 147.03
July 21, 2025, 9 a.m. -July 21, 2025, 10 a.m.
Ham Radio Newsline 147.03
July 21, 2025, 8 p.m. -July 21, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Weekly 2 Meter Net - 147.03
July 21, 2025, 9 p.m. -July 21, 2025, 10 p.m.
ARES Weather Net - 146.70
July 24, 2025, 7 p.m. -July 24, 2025, 8 p.m.
Full Calendar
Technician
Which of the following describes a type of antenna loading?
Electrically lengthening by inserting inductors in radiating elements
Inserting a resistor in the radiating portion of the antenna to make it resonant
Installing a spring in the base of a mobile vertical antenna to make it more flexible
Strengthening the radiating elements of a beam antenna to better resist wind damage
General
What is the purpose of delaying RF output after activating a transmitter’s keying line to an external amplifier?
To prevent key clicks on CW
To prevent transient overmodulation
To allow time for the amplifier to switch the antenna between the transceiver and the amplifier output
To allow time for the amplifier power supply to reach operating level
Extra
What is the approximate maximum range for signals using transequatorial propagation?
1,000 miles
2,500 miles
5,000 miles
7,500 miles
Recent Events
- June 22, 2024 2024 Field Day
- July 4, 2025 4th of July Parade
Swap Meet