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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