Field Day 2022
2022-06-25 14:00 - 2022-06-26 16:59 (America/New_York) | Lee Kolodziej’s Back Yard, 1020 Farmers Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States

Ohio QSO Party
2022-08-27 10:00 - 20:00 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Come out to the Cancer Center at CMH for the Ohio QSO Party! We will start setting up around 10am and plan to start operating at 12pm. We will run until around 8pm.

Ohio State Parks on the Air
2022-09-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Cowan Lake State Park Beach, 1022 Yankee Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
We are planning to setup in the parking lot at the top of the hill between the beach and the shelter house.

Christmas Party
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
We will once again be having our annual Christmas party after the covid absence. It will be a carry-in/potluck as has been done in the past. We will also be voting on and announcing new officers.

Field Day 2023
2023-06-24 14:00 - 2023-06-25 16:00 | Lee Kolodziej’s Back Yard, 1020 Farmers Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Similar to our setup last year, we will begin setting up at 12:00p on Friday. We also plan to run 100% on solar/battery this year, not just for the radios, but for all FD equipment.

Skywarn Recognition Day
2023-12-01 16:00 - 2023-12-02 16:00 | National Weather Service, 1901 State Route 134, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
SKYWARN™ Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN™ volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property.

Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the SKYWARN™ volunteers across the country. The Amateur radio operators also provide vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal communications become inoperative.

All SKYWARN™ spotters provide critical weather information before, during and after adverse weather strikes. This includes reports of rain and snow, ice and wind, storms and tornadoes, flooding and fire. This is our 24 hours to recognize all of the SKYWARN™ spotters serving our nation!

Skywarn operation from Wilmington NWS Office
We will be monitoring 444.575 (tone-141.3) and 147.12 (123) throughout the event. We will also, of course, be working the Hf frequencies but do not have a fixed frequency. These may be difficult for our section nets to use due to being too close.
We should have Vhf, Uhf, Ssb, Digital and maybe even some Cw available.
Be sure to tell us you are a NWS/ILN section net operator, as we will not know most of your callsigns.
QSL cards will be available for a sase to:
WX8WIL
1901 South St. Rt. 134
Wilmington, OH. 45177
There is also a Participation Certificate. See https://www.weather,gov/chr/skywarnrecognition

Winter Field Day
2024-01-27 14:00 - 2024-01-28 14:00 | National Weather Service, 1901 State Route 134, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
CCARA will be hosting a Winter Field Day in the Maintenace building at the NWS Office (Small Building just south of the office almost under the radar dish) January 28 and 29 24 hours starting Saturday 1900UTC 1400EST, Setup start about 10 Am.

Technician Class
2024-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Amateur (Ham) Radio Study Class — Come and learn the exciting world of Amateur Radio. Did you know that with an FCC Amateur Radio License you can talk to astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) or use a satellite in orbit and a handheld radio to speak with someone here on Earth many states away? How about sending up a transmitter on helium balloon and tracking its beacon all around the world?
Getting your Technician Class license gives you a license to learn, create, and build amazing projects, while also learning how technology you use everyday actually works. Please join the Clinton County Amateur Radio Association (CCARA) in this eight-week course on Sundays from March 3 to April 28 (no class on Easter weekend).
Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to test for, and pass your first Amateur Radio License.
Please register in advance at https://ccara.net/training

Laurel VEC Test Session
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Test session for new hams looking to get licensed or current hams wanting to upgrade.

POTA Campout
2024-09-21 15:00 - 2024-09-22 13:00 | Cowan Lake State Park – Pine Tree Group Camp, Yankee Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Join us for an overnight Parks on the air, or POTA event at The Pine Tree Group Camp at Cowan Lake it is a primitive group “tent only” camp area with stone fire ring, charcoal grill, and picnic tables. Bring a dish to share. Located within walking distance to pit latrine and near the youth fishing pond, fishing pier, kayak launch, and Emerald Woods trailhead. There is no potable water available. Bring your own water chair and comfort items. Accommodates up to 50 people max. Take SR 350 to Yankee Road. Follow Yankee and go left at the fork. The parking lot is on the right.

Ham’s for Breakfast
2024-10-26 08:30 - 09:30 | Sams Meats and Deli, 1209 W Locust St, #2057, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Please join us for some good food and fun discussion.

Last Saturday of the Months Breakfast
2025-01-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Sams Meats and Deli, 1209 W Locust St, #2057, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Your invited to a Saturday Breakfast gathering, good conversation and food.
8:30 am
At Sams Meats: Deli
1209 W Locust St, Wilmington, OH 45177

Winter Field Day
2025-01-25 14:00 - 2025-01-26 14:00
An exciting annual event for amateur radio enthusiasts, taking place on the last full weekend of January.
The Winter Field Day event aims to help participants improve their preparedness for disasters and enhance their operational abilities in adverse conditions. Amateur radio operators have the freedom to use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands while employing voice, CW, and digital transmissions. The event designates specific objectives to encourage a diverse range of activities, including the use of non-commercial power sources, the deployment of multiple antennas, establishing satellite contacts, and more.

Educational Meeting
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Discussing how to move forward with classes/ teaching new hams.

Hangout/ Build
2025-03-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
This is just a monthly get together to hangout. Bring whatever project your are currently working on and be willing to show and tell. Just have a good time.

Hamvention
2025-05-16 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Greene County Fairgrounds, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45383, United States
CCARA will be at Hamvention this year. Come find our booth.

Field Day 2025
2025-06-28 14:00 - 2025-06-29 14:00 | Lee Kolodziej’s Back Yard, 1020 Farmers Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States

POTA Picnic
2025-10-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Cowan Lake State Parkk – Storybook Trail
Come out to Cowan Lake and join us for a POTA operating event and a lunch picnic. Bring something to share!

CCARA Monthly Meeting
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center, 31 Farquhar Ave, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Mark your calendar for the next monthly meeting on Thursday November 6th at 7:30PM.
