A Celebration of Life event will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 for Dr. Ron Milliman K8SHY. Details on new page.
Please join us each night for the KCARC nets at 9:00 pm CST. KY4BG 147.330+ repeater tone 107.2 Echolink access via K4WKU-L
Kentucky Colonels Amateur Radio Club monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The location is at Richardsville Fire Dept #3 288 Oak St, Plum Springs KY. All are Welcome to join us. You do not need to be a member.
Field Day Events
Kentucky Colonels Amateur Radio Club actively participates in the Winter and Summer Field Day Events each year. Plan to come out and join us for these fun events.
KCARC participation in the Winter Field Day Association over the January 28-29, 2023 weekend was a great success.
The 2023 ARRL Summer Field Day held the weekend June 24-25 weekend was a great success also and our scores will be posted when available.
For additional information on the ARRL event visit
The Kentucky Colonels Amateur Radio Club is a ARRL sanctioned club in Bowling Green KY and one of our main goals is promote our hobby to young and old alike. If you are interested in becoming a Amateur Radio operator click on VIEW and our brochure will give you all the information needed about the hobby and how to get your licensee.
Ham Radio Testing
The Western Kentucky DX Association conducts a License Testing Session 4 times each year. These are held at the Woodman Life Building, 519 Old Morgantown Rd, Bowling Green, KY.
All will be at 2:00pm. Walk-ins allowed.
Contact: Henry Cantrell W4HTB – 270-793-4822 w4htb@ieee.org
Next testing will be November 5th 2023 and February 4th 2024
Candidates should register with FCC to obtain a FRN number before testing. FCC FRN
KCARC Hosted Nets
| Nightly Net | 9:00 pm CST – Sunday – Saturday 147.330+ repeater tone 107.2 Echolink access via K4WKU-L |
| Simplex Net | 7:30 pm CST – Tuesday and Friday 146.430 simplex. Hosted by Steve K4WKU Echolink access via K4WKU-L |
| 10 Meter Net | 8:00 pm CST – Sunday – 28.460 MHz SSB Hosted by Randy WJ4T |
| Traders Net Buy Sell or Trade Amateur Equipment | 7:00 pm CST – Monday 147.330+ repeater tone 107.2 Echolink access via K4WKU-L Hosted by Randy WJ4T |