Welcome

arrl An ARRL Affiliated Special Service Club

The Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club is a general-purpose club with the goal of promoting and supporting the educational and operational aspects of ham radio through ham radio classes, on-the-air events, and hands-on activity. THE SATURDAY BREAKFAST MEETINGS ARE HELD AT PERKINS IN GARDNER EACH SATURDAY. YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US 6:30 AM TO ~8:30AM. The monthly business meeting is the 2nd Saturday of each month. This meeting is a hybrid meeting in which you can attend in person at Perkins in Gardner or you can attend via a Zoom connection. Additionally, the club holds a Tech Night presentation via Zoom the last Thursday evening of each month at 7:30 pm. Log in to the web site and select the "Links/Zoom Links" menu to find meeting links or contact a club officer.

Member Survey

"The Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club wants to better serve its members and strengthen the amateur radio community. Please share your opinions about club activities, meetings, communication, training, and future priorities by responding to the survey below.

Your responses may be anonymous. Please answer honestly and constructively. The survey should take approximately 5–8 minutes. If you need any assistance in completing the survey please reach out to Trig - KC0RPY."

https://forms.gle/1ZBLnKUnKDF7f17i6

Upcoming Events

10 Nov 2026;
08:00PM -
SFTARC Net

14 Nov 2026;
08:00AM -
SFTARC business meeting

14 Nov 2026;
08:00AM - 05:00PM
2026 Nixa ARC Hamfest - Saturday, November 14th, 8:00AM

17 Nov 2026;
08:00PM -
SFTARC Net

24 Nov 2026;
08:00PM -
SFTARC Net

01 Dec 2026;
08:00PM -
SFTARC Net

08 Dec 2026;
08:00PM -
SFTARC Net

     We are nearly through December and soon the year 2024 will be here. It is a time to reflect on the club's very successful past year of 2023 in which we were instrumental in increasing the number of celebrations and events at Ensor Park and Museum throughout the year. Our annual Christmas Party is just around the corner on December 16th, and again is being held at the Gardner Senior Citizens Center at 6PM.
     If your New Year's Resolution includes a desire to add to your Ham Radio skills, you may want to take advantage of the classes we will be offering January through February which includes the Technician Class as well as a Morse Code (CW) class for beginners. If there is an event you would like to see the club sponsor or be involved in for 2024 please contact one of the officers.
     I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year.
     Remember: It's time to renew your membership for 2024