Amelia Earhart -- SPARK-Con Keynote Speaker
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- Written by: J Andera (KØNK)
When the name Amelia Earhart is mentioned to anyone familiar with aviation, the name conjures up the story of the historic Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937*) who went missing in July of 1937 someplace in the South Pacific Ocean as she attempted to fly around the world.
But there is another Amelia Earhart, this time Amelia Rose Earhart, who also has a story to tell about flying around the world. That story was heard by those who attended the ARRL Midwest Convention Banquet in Sedelia, MO, on Friday evening, Oct 10. The meal at the Banquet was good, the company of fellow hams was great, however it was the keynote speaker that made the banquet special.
Ameila Rose Earhart addressed a full house at the ARRL Midwest Convention Banquet. KSØJD photo.
The modern-day Amelia Earhart told her story of some the challenges and trials she faced in her life, well before her flight around the world—turbulence as she called it.
Solar Shines at Field Day Before Clouds Prevail
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- Written by: Rick Nichols
Howard Cripe (N0AZ) mans his solar-powered digital station just inside the Peg Barn
Approaching showers forced members of the Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club to begin the tear-down process a couple of hours early during Field Day 2025, but by then Howard Cripe, NØAZ, had already managed to rack up 20 important contacts - count 'em - using his solar-powered digital station located in the Peg Barn at Ensor Park and Museum in Olathe. Pictures from the event may be viewed in the Club Picture Album under the Field Day folder.
A Pleasant Day at the Tallgrass
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- Written by: J Andera (KØNK)
Some of the team had to leave early, but those who remained to the end got in on a group picture in front of a sod roof building. Jeff is behind the camera.
With a light north wind and mostly clear skies, the SFTARC’s annual mini-DXpidtion to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve was among the most pleasant we have ever had. Not only was the weather pleasant, but we had the most SFTARC participants ever. A total of 14 club members participated in this May 17th event! For several participants, this was their first Parks-on-the-Air event from the Tallgrass (POTA designator US-3673).
Field Day 2025
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- Written by: G Wolfe (KIØKK)
The Santa Fe Amateur Radio Club from Olathe will be hosting the 2025 ARRL Field Day event at Ensor Park and Museum located at 18995 W 183rd St, Olathe, KS 66062.
Avoid US HWY 169 south of 175th street. Use Ridgeview off of 175th street to access 183rd street.
Talk In will be on the Gardner 147.195 RPTR.
The park is where the Marshall Ensor homestead was located during his life and while he was a teacher at Olathe High School, now Olathe North High School.
The ARRL Field Day event will be on June 28 and June 29, 2025. The operators will begin making contacts on Saturday at 1pm, June 28 and will operate until Sunday at 1pm, June 29.
Join us for POTA on the Prairie
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- Written by: J Andera (KØNK)
Saturday, May 17th is the date the SFTARC plans to go on a mini-DXpedition to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve for a day of Parks-on-the-Air (POTA) operating. The Tallgrass is located near Strong City, KS, about 100 miles southwest of Olathe. SFTARC club members as well as guests are invited to participate.