Field Day this year will be held at Larry Hill’s QTH which is located on 6417 West SR 44W about half way to the County line. Look for the Quilt image on the red barn on the North side of the highway. Pull in there. Field Day starts at 2:00 PM local time(18:00 UTC). I would suggest getting there around Noon, that will give plenty of time to setup antennas and do a radio check.

John Walker, K9SVL

BRVARS Secretary

I have been contacted by a representative of Grissom Air Force Base’s Air Show asking for amateur radio volunteer assistance.

Due to deployments for Operation Epic Fury many of the resources and manpower used in the past are not available for the upcoming air show. We are being asked to provide a wide array of communication and logistical support activities. These activities include supplementing and augmenting military and state police, spectator assistance, vendor assistance and other logistical support.

The event is on August 29 and 30th, and we need all the support we can get. All you need is an amateur radio license, a handheld 2m/70cm radio, and the willingness to support our military, their families and the community. We need volunteers from all of Indiana to help support this event.

I need to get a number of how many volunteers so we can coordinate how much support and in what capacities we will be able to provide the support.

Please send me an email at Brian.Sexton89@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer. The more volunteers we have the greater the event will be for everyone.

Grissom Air force Base is located North of Kokomo, IN off of US-31, centered between South Bend and Indianapolis.

Thank you,

Brian P. Sexton, KD9EDR

Indiana Section Emergency Coordinator

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

2251 S. Old Ditch Rd.

Warsaw, IN 46580

cell: 574-377-9812

Here are some choices for License Testing coming up in the near future.  These are the dates for testing amateur FCC license.  Testing is held at the EOC (911) building at 640 S. Franklin St. in Greenfield.

The cost is $15 for the test.

May 2, 2026

July 18

Sep 5

Nov 7

Ray, W9KV

The Columbus Hamfest 2026 will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 AM until Noon. Location is North High School Cafeteria, 1400 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47201. Adult General Admission is $5.00. Under 18 Free. For registration and information about the Hamfest contact: Noel A. Taylor, N9CJT, 3336 Spruce St, Columbus, IN 47203. dmat@fastmail.com. 812-344-3379.

All-indoor Flea Market, Hourly Door Prizes, Free Parking, Food & Beverages available for purchase, VE Testing. Hope to see you there.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says that the new design Indiana
Amateur Radio License Plate will be available for order starting
February 12. You will have to go to a BMV branch with a copy of your
FCC-issued amateur radio license in order to apply. There’s more
information about getting the new plate here:
https://inarrl.org/news/indiana-amateur-radio-license-plate

Fellow hams!

Get ready for a fantastic day of amateur radio at the 14th Annual Hendricks County Hamfest and ARRL Indiana Section Convention, happening Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Center in Danville, Indiana.

This all-indoors event is centrally located with plenty of FREE parking, making it easy to escape the winter weather and spend the morning immersed in ham radio. Admission is just $7, and kids under 10 get in FREE. Attendees can enjoy an ARRL Membership Forum, educational programs, a commercial vendor area, a lively flea market, and a comfortable space to relax and catch up with friends. On-site food vendors, great door prizes, and a welcoming atmosphere make this the perfect cure for the winter blues.

The Indiana Repeater Council (IRC) will hold its annual election of officers at their meeting 12:00 noon during the Hamfest. All repeater trustees and interested amateurs are strongly encouraged to attend. This is an important opportunity to renew your membership ($8), participate in the statewide repeater coordination conversations, governance, and leadership for the coming year.

Hamfest favorites return again this year, including VE testing, an ARRL Card Checker on site for DXCC, WAS, and VUCC, and express check-in (exact change only). Choose standard $7 admission, or take advantage of the $10 package that includes three extra door prize tickets for even more chances to win.

Vendors interested in booth space can contact AE9R@arrl.net or hamfest@n9hc.org. For more information, visit www.n9hc.org or follow HCARS and Hendricks County Hamfest on Facebook.

Talk in on 147.015 MHz (PL 88.5, +600 offset) on the N9HC repeater, and come join us for a fantastic day of ham radio fun—sponsored by the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Society (HCARS)!

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency in partnership with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis is pleased to announce the 2026 Weather Spotter Course. Please see the attached flyer for additional information. Registration is required and can be done by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clinking https://forms.office.com/r/qM4NhnN14b?origin=lprLink

Hello Fellow Amateur Radio Operator(s).

You are receiving this email as this email address has been identified as the contact for the local amateur radio club.

The reason for this email is to request that the members of the local amateur radio club be notified of the upcoming Indiana QSO Party- INQP to be held Saturday May 3rd from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM EDT. Saturday May 3rd 1500 UTC to Sunday May 4th 0259 UTC.

The rules for the INQP can be found here: http://www.hdxcc.org/inqp/rules.html

The activity map showing the planned county activations can be found here: http://www.hdxcc.org/inqp/activity.php

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Musick, WB9CIF at markmusick@outlook.com

INQP Committee Member

Thank you and 73,

Mark Musick, WB9CIF

The Columbus Hamfest will be held on April 5, 2025 from 8:00 AM until Noon. The Hamfest will be held at the Columbus North High School Cafeteria, 1400 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47201.

All-Indoor flea market, VE Testing from 9:00AM until Noon, Free Parking, Adult Admission charge $5.00, Hourly Door Prizes. Grand Prize is Icom ID-50a HT D-Star Radio. All details can be found at their website: www.carcnet.net.

The Shelbyville Tailgate will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Hours are from 8:00 AM until Noon. We will be open for vendor access at 7:00 AM. This is a free event. No admission charge, no table space charge and you have your choice of setting up your wares for sale either indoors or out. Talk-in will be on the 145.48 MHz repeater with an 88.5 Hz PL tone.