Our weather is rapidly changing to colder temperatures, and you'll likely soon be doing more indoor operating, so I encourage you to get those needed outdoor antenna changes or improvements completed before winter sets in. If you're needing antenna help or just need ideas for your particular QTH, several club members enjoy tackling antenna challenges and can help with ideas or assist with installation. Contact an officer at the club website "Contact Us" page: ( https://sftarc.org/index.php/about-us-main-menu/contact-us-main-menu).
Elections of our Board of Officers will be held at the regular business meeting in November. Please consider who you'd like to see in those positions, or if you're interested in running, let Marty Peters or another Officer know.
Our club's Extra Class License class sessions will be held during January and February of 2026. The Education Committee has released a registration form and flyers for the sessions that will be held at the Salvation Army in Olathe during January and February 2026. If you are looking to upgrade your license to Extra Class, or if you already hold the Extra Class License and want to have a refresher, these classes are a great opportunity for you. Our club website has a Registration Form and Ham Class Flyer available.
It is with sorrow that club members Gil Ludwig, Larrry Woodword and Mike Lane's wife, Mary Lou Lane recently passed away. Gil was always involved with events at Del's Antenna Facility, such as Kansas Day and the Kansas QSO Party. Larry many years ago stepped in to provide critical support for the Ensor Park and Museum, and Mary Lou was a joy to talk with at breakfasts. A Silent Key (SK) article for Larry has been published on our website.
The Spark-Con ARRL Midwest Division Convention was a tremendous success and was attended by more than half a dozen of our club members, who had a great time both selling and buying equipment, as well as attending the Friday night banquet with keynote speaker Amelia Rose Earhart.
Be sure to join the Tech Night Zoom session on October 30th to hear the discussions and see all the photos and videos about it.
Be sure to mark your calendar for our Christmas Party on Friday night, December 19, from 5PM to 9PM.
I encourage you to help the club look good by wearing your official club shirts, hats, and badges. You may still be able to order them by contacting club Secretary Jason, KFØISL, at
