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:
Club Meeting, EMA 240 Baldwin Dr., Lancaster, OH
Oct. 1, 2026, 7 p.m. -Oct. 1, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
ARES Weather Spotter 146.70
Oct. 1, 2026, 7 p.m. -Oct. 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
VE Testing 240 Baldwin Dr. Lancaster OH
Oct. 3, 2026, 10 a.m. -Oct. 3, 2026, 11 a.m.
Breakfast Club Net, 147.030
Oct. 5, 2026, 9 a.m. -Oct. 5, 2026, 10 a.m.
Weekly Net, 147.030
Oct. 5, 2026, 9 p.m. -Oct. 5, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
Full Calendar
Technician
How are US amateurs restricted in segments of bands where the Amateur Radio Service is secondary?
U.S. amateurs may find non-amateur stations in those segments, and must avoid interfering with them
U.S. amateurs must give foreign amateur stations priority in those segments
International communications are not permitted in those segments
Digital transmissions are not permitted in those segments
General
How does the attenuation of coaxial cable change with increasing frequency?
Attenuation is independent of frequency
Attenuation increases
Attenuation decreases
Attenuation follows Marconi’s Law of Attenuation
Extra
How is a Smith chart normalized?
Reassign the reactance axis with resistance values
Reassign the resistance axis with reactance values
Reassign the prime center’s impedance value
Reassign the prime center to the reactance axis
Recent Events
- June 22, 2024 2024 Field Day
- July 4, 2025 4th of July Parade
- Dec. 20, 2025 Christmas Party
- June 27, 2026 2026 Field Day Photos
Swap Meet