Tec-Ni-Chat Amateur Radio Club

Tec-Ni-Chat Amateur Radio Club

Welcome

Welcome to the Air Capitol Tec-Ni-Chat Amateur Radio Club, a dynamic community of radio enthusiasts from the Wichita area. Our members are actively engaged in operating across HF, VHF, and UHF bands, exploring various modes of communication permitted under their license privileges.

Announcements

Next Net

Our next net is on Sun, August 16 at 6:30pm following the R.A.C.E.S. Net, following the RACES Net, and will be run by Gordon, KCØBXO.

Our Mission and Objectives

The Organization is devoted to the following key purposes:

  • Educational: We aim to educate and promote the proper use of amateur radio through weekly on-air nets, providing valuable information to the amateur radio community.
  • Scientific: Encouraging the exploration and advancement of amateur radio technology among our members and the wider amateur radio community is a core focus.
  • Testing for Public Safety: Our repeaters are open to all licensed amateur radio operators. They are also dedicated exclusively to Sedgwick County RACES (part of Sedgwick County Emergency Management) during training and emergencies, as authorized by Sedgwick County officials.

In support of these goals, our Organization is equipped to own, maintain, and operate one or more amateur radio repeaters. Additionally, our purpose extends to assisting the public in emergencies by providing and facilitating emergency communications and services.

Our Repeaters

In recognition of the vital role that R.A.C.E.S. plays in emergency communications, Phillips Petroleum generously provided a grant to Sedgwick County several years ago as a restricted gift for the benefit of R.A.C.E.S.. This grant enabled us to purchase the two repeaters currently in use today, the 146.940 MHz and the 444.000 MHz repeaters.

The Club Operates Two Repeaters

Wichita 146.940 VHF Repeater

Output – 146.940 MHz
Input – 146.340 MHz
CTCSS tone – 103.5 Hz
Band width – Narrow – 12.5 Kc

For an optimal experience on our 146.940 repeater, we recommend setting your radios to NARROW bandwidth (e.g., 12.5 Kc).

Wichita 444.000 UHF Repeater

Output – 444.000 MHz
Input – 449.000 MHz
CTCSS tone – 100.0 Hz – Analog only
Band width – Wide – 25.0 Kc

For DMR operations, please use Time Slot 1, Color Code 1, and Talk Group 1. Both repeaters are strategically positioned atop a commercial tower in northwest Sedgwick County, near Colwich.

Weekly Nets

Every Sunday evening, the Air Capitol Tec-Ni-Chat Amateur Radio Club hosts a series of engaging on-air nets:

  • Sedgwick County RACES Net – Kicking off at 6:30 PM.
  • Air Capitol Tec-Ni-Chat Amateur Radio Club Net – Following the RACES Net.
  • Intra-City UHF Club for Fast-scan TV (ICUC) – A unique net for TV enthusiasts.

Meetings

The Board meets bi-monthly throughout the year. Members are welcome to attend. The first Saturday in December brings the annual face-to-face meeting where members elect the new Board of Directors.

Non-Profit

The Club is registered with the Kansas Secretary of State as a KANSAS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION. As of 3/28/2024, the Kansas Secretary of State's website lists the Club's status as "ACTIVE AND IN GOOD STANDING".

Questions

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Club's President, Gordon *KCØBXO* Rogers