The Johnston Amateur Radio Society was formed in September of 1975. The “JARS” group has come a long way in its 40 year history. A monthly newsletter is sent to the membership to keep everyone informed of the current events.
The Johnston Amateur Radio Society has exclusive rights to call the AK4H repeater (147.270 Mhz) home. The repeater is located on the WRAL/WRDC TV tower in Auburn, NC. The repeater is actually owned by the Auburn Repeater Corporation which is comprised of JARS members.
Upcoming Events
2024 NC State Fair – Volunteers Needed
All NC Ham Operators, It’s State Fair time! Looking for volunteers to assist with the North Carolina Ham Operators exhibit at the NC State Fair. This is not a club sponsored exhibit, so you do not have to be member of any club. If you have a valid FCC Ham License, then you are invited! The exhibit will consist of talking with the fair goers about Ham Radio, and how they can get involved. There will be three shifts per day, and you can volunteer for as many shifts as you like. You will also receive a free ticket for each day you participate, so you will not have to pay to enter the fair. There are free parking areas that offer tram services to the closest gate to the exhibit. We will also be running an special event station on the weekends. If you call a Net, you are also free to call that net from the exhibit.
Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A5AC2EA3F5C25-50061011-2024 to sign up,
Remember to check the Calendar for upcoming events!
- Every Night @ 8:30pm – Jars Net – Nightly Rag-Chew @ 147.270 Mhz
- Every Tuesday Night @ 9pm – JARS Preparedness Net
- Every Wednesday Night @ 8:30pm – JARS Net & Trader’s Net
- Every 2nd Thursday is the JARS Officers/Board Meeting
- Every 3rd Thursday is the JARS Monthly Meeting – Cleveland Draft House – 461 Shotwell Rd, Clayton NC 27520 – Please arrive 6 – 6:30PM to eat prior to the 7pm Meeting. Hope to see you all there.