The Indianapolis Radio Club is a general interest ham radio group that was founded in 1914 and has met continuously since that time.
- IRC meetings begin at 7:30 PM on the second (2nd) Friday of each month except for July and August.
- Meetings are preceded by a "meet and greet time" beginning at 7:00 pm.
- In-person meetings are normally held at the Salvation Army EDS Training Facility at 4020 Georgetown Rd.,
unless announced otherwise in the club newsletter. Indianapolis, IN 46254. - For a map to the Salvation Army EDS Training Facility, point your browser to click here map link
- The mailing address for the club is 7405 E. County Rd. 900 N, Brownsburg, IN 46112 and is the address of record for the club.
- When not meeting in person, our meetings are held using the ZOOM software platform.
- The Indianapolis Radio Club Station call sign is W9JP
Meetings and Announcements :
W9JP club POTA event
The next Indianapolis Radio Club Parks on the Air (POTA) operating event will be Saturday, June 20 at Fort Harrison State Park Visitor Center, 1-33 Otis Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46216, USA.We plan to be on the air by noon with 2 HF stations.
We will be set up at our normal spot, in front of the Visitor Center.
Even if you’re not licensed for HF, there will be control operators on site to help get you on the air.
Both stations will have 2 positions, one for the operator and one for a logger, in case you need help logging.
We will be using the club’s callsign of W9JP.
If you’re registered with the POTA system, you will get credit for the QSOs you make.
So, if you’re new to HF or POTA, or even if you’re an experienced operator, stop by on June 20.
We’ll try to make sure the new operators get a chance to get on the air, but with 2 radios, anyone that wants to get on should be able to.
This event is open to everyone; YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE IRC to attend.
As usual, we will have coffee, donuts, and water available for refreshments.
Even if you don’t want to operate, just stop on by to chat with everyone.
Indianapolis Radio Club "Picnic and POTA"
Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Indianapolis Radio Club "Picnic and POTA"!Saturday, July 25 at the Cherry Tree Shelter in Fort Harrison State Park.
We'll plan to eat around 1:00 pm.
The club will furnish hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, service items (plates, utensils), and ice for drinks.
As in years past, we will have 2 HF stations available for anyone that wants to make some POTA contacts.
Don't worry if you're not licensed for HF, we'll have control operators on site to get you on the air.
Please complete the RSVP click the form link by Monday, July 20.
Bring the whole family. You don't have to be a club member to attend!
Come enjoy a nice day at the park on July 25!
IRC MEETING LINE UP FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
- Sept. 12, 2025: 3D Printing with W0RLD and KC9GLR.
- October 10, 2025: Meshtastic and MOTUS (wildlife tracking) by N9UMJ (via Zoom).
- November 14, 2025: Drones, KE9DBN in person meeting
- December 12, 2025: Holiday Pitch-In
- January 9, 2026: Steve McVoy, Early Television Museum (via Zoom)
- February 13, 2026: Dave Arland CES Recap
- March 13, 2026: 6 meter tutorial by N4BAA (via Zoom)
- April 10, 2026: Amateur Rocketry, KD9YEY
- May 8, 2026: Mag Loop Antennas by John Portune (via Zoom)
- June 12, 2026: Auction
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