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Elsa's Ham Radio Luncheon

Elsa's Luncheon

Every Monday at noon at 6318 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459. This is close to the I-675 and Rt. 48 intersection. This drop-in lunch usually has WCOARA members as well as P25 users and others in attendance. Elsa's restaurant sports a nice Mexican buffet as well as menu items. The buffet has a salad bar, burrito and taco making items including shredded beef and chicken. Also included are chili, soup, and cheese enchiladas.

Membership Meeting

Zoom Meeting

Coming up soon! Members should watch your email for more details and information on how to join in.

Thursday Night Group (TNG)

TNG

Found every Thursday night at 7pm, plus or minus, to whenever, in the DARA club house on Bellefontaine Road. This well-attended event often has guest speakers and a host of savvy techs that can help with your radio issues.

Ham Radio Party in the Park

Park Party

This Ohio-Link sponsored event is a Celebration of Life for Geoff Brozny, KD8GRN as well as a general ham get-together. Geoff was heavily involved in the Ohio-Link project and was also our secretary. Our 443.225 system is owned and maintained by the Ohio-Link Group but is licensed under the WCOARA. Talk-in is on 146.46. The Address is: 5202 US-23, Delaware, OH.

Public Service Events

Public Service

Randy KA0AZS informed us of public service events coming up:

  • Pan Hope Ride on July 23, 2026
  • Youngs Dairy Charity Overnight Bike Tour starting on July 25, 2026
  • Miamisburg Rockin' Green Tomato on August 1, 2026
  • Miamisburg Triathlon on August 23, 2026
  • Kettering Holiday at Home 5K and Parade September 7, 2026
  • Air Force Marathon, Please register early due to security checks! September 19, 2026
  • Twisted Pretzel Tour September 26, 2026

Detailed information is provided on the District 3 ARES Website.

Hamvention 2027

Hamvention

This A-class amateur radio convention is coming May 21, 22 & 23. The location is at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio.

ARRL Field Day

The ARRL Field Day for 2027 will be on the weekend of June 25 to June 27.

Above was the 2026 BARC setup in Bellbrook, Ohio. Would anyone in the WCOARA be up for doing a site for the 2027 year?