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 Club Net, 147.030
Sept. 14, 2026, 9 a.m. -Sept. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.
Weekly Net, 147.030
Sept. 14, 2026, 9 p.m. -Sept. 14, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
ARES Weather Spotter 146.70
Sept. 17, 2026, 7 p.m. -Sept. 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Club Breakfast @ Picktown: Cracker Barrel Restaurant.
Sept. 19, 2026, 9 a.m. -Sept. 19, 2026, noon
Breakfast Club Net, 147.030
Sept. 21, 2026, 9 a.m. -Sept. 21, 2026, 10 a.m.
Full Calendar
Technician
What is a transceiver?
A device that combines a receiver and transmitter
A device for matching feed line impedance to 50 ohms
A device for automatically sending and decoding Morse code
A device for converting receiver and transmitter frequencies to another band
General
Which of the following direct, fused power connections would be the best for a 100-watt HF mobile installation?
To the battery using heavy-gauge wire
To the alternator or generator using heavy-gauge wire
To the battery using insulated heavy duty balanced transmission line
To the alternator or generator using insulated heavy duty balanced transmission line
Extra
Which of the following describes problems caused by poor dynamic range in a receiver?
Spurious signals caused by cross modulation and desensitization from strong adjacent signals
Oscillator instability requiring frequent retuning and loss of ability to recover the opposite sideband
Poor weak signal reception caused by insufficient local oscillator injection
Oscillator instability and severe audio distortion of all but the strongest received signals
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