73 FROM DISTRICT 0

Monitoring the Midwest Airwaves

Your direct dispatch for Kansas City repeater updates, regional propagation reports, and active 2-meter net logs.

Radio Dispatches

Local, Regional, and National Updates

Staying connected across the airwaves with current frequency logs and announcements.

Local

Kansas City 2-Meter Nets

Weekly check-in frequencies and repeater status updates across Jackson and Johnson county towers.

Regional

Midwest Propagation Reports

Tracking atmospheric conditions and signal bounce across Missouri, Kansas, and neighboring states.

National

ARRL & Band Developments

Important regulatory notes, frequency allocations, and national emergency communication drills.

Portable Operations

Field Day Setup in District 0

Testing portable QRP rigs and wire antennas in local parks helps verify signal reach when emergency grid power fails. Every deployment offers fresh insights into propagation behavior.

Documenting these configurations ensures reliable comms during adverse weather and regional exercises.

Station Activity

Airwaves at a Glance

146.52

Primary Calling Frequency (MHz)

440

UHF Repeater Net Band

QRP

Low Power Field Operation

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