Tower Fundraising Event
In an effort to finish the repairs to the tower caused by the ice storm of 2023, an anonymous donor has pledged up to $5000 in matching funds. While we prefer check or cash donations to avoid Square's 2.9% service charge, we do have a DONATION button on our Square page to accept your credit card donations. Every bit helps, so please donate for us to maximize the matching fund!
Send your donation by March 31 to:
P.O. Box 1732
Boerne, TX 78006
April is SHOW AND TELL!
Since we're at the Agricultural museum, powerpoint presentations are tough. So if you got something neat you want to show off, bring it to the meeting and have a short story to tell about it. Jesse (W1BBT) will have his POTA kit to display, Rick (N5RCT) will demo his telescoping antenna. If it is interesting to you, it probably will be to someone else.
Texas Parks on the Air
April 12 & 13th will be the Texas Parks on the Air event. Jesse (W1BBT) will be at Guadalupe River State Park operating on 10m FT8, FT4 and SSB. If there's enough interest, we could activate as KB5TX for both a POTA activation and TPOTA. If you plan to go, be sure to get your day pass early as the park tends to fill up. Contact Jesse - W1BBT for additional information.
ARRL Field Day Preparation
ARRL Field Day will be on June 28-29 this year which will be here before we know it. KARS is looking for a member to take the lead on planning for this year's event. Contact Jesse (W1BBT) if you would be willing to take on this challenge.Next Meeting: April 3, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Our next meeting will be on April 3, 2025 at the Agricultural Museum. Check out our meetings page for more details.
Are you a newly licensed ham or want to become one? Join us at our monthly meeting for tips and tricks on everything from antennas, radio usage, digital modes and technical presentations.
Public Events
KARS members have a history of providing assistance to Kendall County EMS, Boerne Police and Kendall County Sheriff's Office along with other organizations local to Kendall County.
KARS 2m Net
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm the KB5TX 146.640mhz repeater hosts the Kendall County 2 Meter Net. All amateur radio operators are invited to join in net activities.
ARRL Testing
We have 18 Volunteer Examiners capable of testing for technician all the way to extra class. Check out our testing schedule for new licenses and upgrades.