Ozaukee Radio Club (WI)

09/12/2026

Should be a lovely day for a swapfest. Mowing the grass and working in the garden can wait. Come to tomorrow's swapfest in Cedarburg! Saturday, September 12.

08/10/2026

Friends ... mark your calendars!
It's the time of year for fall shack cleaning and hopefully making some extra cash at the Ozaukee Radio Club's 20th Annual Fall Amateur Radio, Electronics & Computer Outdoor Swapfest!
Hope to see you there!

08/08/2026

The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) operating event
is only 1 week away.

Once again, the LEFROG ARC and the Ozaukee Radio Club, Incorporated will be jointly activating the lighthouse.

What? For details, see the just-released Ozaukee Radio Club August 2026 Newsletter (Page 5)
https://ozaukeeradioclub.org/homepage-academica_pro_3/newsletters-2/

Where? We are again guests of the 1860 Light Station
311 Johnson Street
Port Washington, WI.

When? Set-up begins Friday, August 14, 2026 at NOON.
Expected operating Hours (CDT):
Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, August 16, 2026 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Event tear-down begins Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM

To accommodate as many operators as possible, you may initially sign
up for 30 or 60-minute operating time slots. Send requests to Fred Schwierske – [email protected]. As the event approaches, you may reserve additional operating time, if available.

We hope you can assist with Friday set-up, Sunday afternoon tear-down, and enjoy a bit of operating time on Saturday or Sunday.

08/08/2026

The August, 2026 edition of the Ozaukee Radio Club Newsletter can be found here:
Newsletters – Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated
ozaukeeradioclub.org
Newsletters – Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated

07/08/2026

The July 2026 edition of the Ozaukee Radio Club Newsletter can be found here:
Newsletters – Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated
ozaukeeradioclub.org
Newsletters – Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated

Welcome to our website! This is the online home of the Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated, a non-profit membership organization of ham radio operators in Ozaukee County and the surrounding area devoted to the hobby and public service. We urge you to visit the various sections of the site to learn who w...

06/28/2026

There’s still time to visit the Ozaukee Radio Club’s ARRL Field Day Site at 5100 Pleasant Valley Road in Grafton, WI. The Pleasant Valley Nature Park is amazing, and so are our radios! Join us before 1 pm today! Everyone is a ham on Field Day!

06/28/2026

Come and explore what ARRL Field Day and amateur radio is all about. See radio demonstrations and even operate a radio, if you’d like. We are located at the Pleasent Valley Nature Park at 5100 Pleasant Valley Road, Grafton, WI. 1 pm through 1pm Saturday through Sunday.

06/08/2026

All are welcome!
Pleasant Valley Nature Park
5100 W Pleasant Valley Road
Grafton, WI 53024
Just look for the antennas!

06/07/2026

The June 2026 edition of the Ozaukee Radio Club Newsletter can be found here:
Newsletters – Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated
ozaukeeradioclub.org
Newsletters – Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated

Welcome to our website! This is the online home of the Ozaukee Radio Club Incorporated, a non-profit membership organization of ham radio operators in Ozaukee County and the surrounding area devoted to the hobby and public service. We urge you to visit the various sections of the site to learn who w...

04/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all the club volunteers!

Tom Ruhlmann W9IPR
Rod Kleist WB9AZH
Loren Jentz N9ENR
Stan Kaplan WB9RQR
Bill Greaves K9GN
Larry Stromski KE9CBJ
Gregg Lengling W9DHI
Fred Schwierske W9KEY
Kent Scheuerell K9ZMU
Pat Volkmann W9JI
Curt Barclay K9MOZ
Todd Fast N9DRY
Ben Smith KC9TZM
John Thielen WA9KNY
Chris Erickson KE9COP
Gary Sutcliffe W9XT
John Strachotta W9FAD
Chuck Meyers KC9YEP
Jeananne Bargholz N9VSV
Jim Albrinck K9QLP
Tom Nawrot AA9XK
Gary Bargholz N9UUR
Bill Schnell AC9JV
Bob Schzatman WI9BOB

Did I forget anyone? If so, let me know!

By my count, there were 25 club members, including myself, involved this year.
We still could have used a few more of you, especially on Saturday for teardown,
and unloading the STEM items at the barn. Everyone was tired, so having a few more
volunteers would have made the job a lot easier and faster.

With over 100 members, I'd say that a 25% volunteer rate was pretty good.
Don't you think we ought to be able to increase that percentage rate for future events?

Please mark your calendars to volunteer next year.
Setup: Friday, April 23, 2027
Swapfest operating and teardown: Saturday, April 24, 2027

And don't forget that Loren, N9ENR will need volunteers for the Fall Swapfest this year!.
Setup: Friday, September 11, 2026
Swapfest operating and teardown: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Of course, the STEM committee will also need volunteers to help bringing items
and tables to and from the Fall Swapfest from the barn.

Volunteering for the club is a good thing.

73,
Tom Trethewey
de KC9ONY
Chairman
2026 ORC Spring Swapfest
[email protected]
Swapfest Hotline: 262-421-6351
ORC 1st VP
[email protected]