Heart of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Group Overview

Heart of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Group Overview

Club Details

  • Name: Heart of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Group
  • Call Sign: W9DQA
  • Annual Report Date: March 3, 2024
  • Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 PM CST
    • Summer Location: Sand Lot Park
    • Winter Location: Rudolph Fire Department
  • Affiliation Date: March 26, 2019
  • Section: Wisconsin (WIA)

Specialties

  • Contesting
  • Digital Modes
  • DXing
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency Communication
  • Repeaters
  • School or Youth Group Engagement
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered

  • Club Newsletter
  • Entry-Level License Classes
  • General or Higher License Classes
  • Hamfest Organization
  • License Test Sessions
  • Mentorship

Membership Statistics

  • Total Members: 57
  • Voting Members: 55
  • Licensed Amateur Members: 55
  • ARRL Members: 41

Leadership

  • Contact/Treasurer: Donald G. Berkholtz KD9FWN
  • President/Editor: David A. Ballerstein KD9KYL
  • Secretary: Gary Mattson NG9P
  • Vice President: Edward R. Brittain W9ERB

Website


Summary

The Heart of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Group (HOWARG) is a dynamic club that fosters amateur radio activities in the central Wisconsin region. Affiliated with the ARRL since 2019, the club is known for its diverse focus areas, including public service, education, and contests. HOWARG actively promotes amateur radio education by offering licensing classes and test sessions and organizing Hamfest events. Meetings are held monthly, alternating locations between Sand Lot Park in the summer and Rudolph Fire Department in the winter, ensuring year-round member engagement.

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