Longmont Amateur Radio Club-LARC

Serving the Longmont Colorado Community!

“The mission of the Longmont Amateur Radio Club is to promote, support, and lead amateur radio activities in a manner that honors and exemplifies the radio amateur’s code, builds camaraderie within our membership, and serves our community’s needs.”

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LARC November Newsletter

November 2025

Updates, nets, events, and volunteer opportunities for the Longmont Amateur Radio Club.

Website Updates

LARC’s website is always being updated — check back often!

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  • Calendar of Club Events, DX Events, and Special Events
  • Club Event Signup

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  • Contact a Club Member
  • Go-Boxes Sign-Out — More boxes and additional equipment have been added!

Please visit regularly and send feedback to Chuck Poch – K0ITP.

LARC Nets

  • Tuesday – 7 PM: Hamlet Net (All Welcome)
  • Thursday – 8 PM: Weekly Club Net (All Welcome)
  • 22nd of Each Month – 6 PM: VOTA (Veterans on the Air)

Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars!

        November 15, 2025 – Longmont Turkey Trot 

The Turkey Trot (50th year!) will be held on Saturday morning November 15, beginning at the Altona Middle School. 

The event will start at 9AM and end around 12 pm. 

We will meet at the Middle school by 7:30 for final instructions and to allow us to get to our stations prior to the beginning of the race. We’ll also have a conference call Friday 11/14 evening to check in on any questions or changes.

This is the 50th annual Turkey Trot, I’m hoping they will be supplying a good t-shirt.  If you have not done so already, please contact Steve Robbiano to join us at this event or if you have any questions. Steve can be reached at:

[email protected] or 518-466-9101 

November 19, 2025 – Monthly Presentation: AREDN Mesh Networks – https://www.arednmesh.org/ – Orv Beach, W6BI

Location: Clover Building & ZoomSee calendar for zoom information

November 29 – December 12, 2025 – Santa on the Air

Location: LARC repeaters / Echolink

Time: Varies

Email Elf Chucky for more info.

December 9, 2025 – LARC Holiday Party

Location: Niwot Grange – Niwot, CO.

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

Click here for more info and cost

December 13, 2025 – Longmont  Parade of Lights

Location: Roosevelt Park in Longmont

Time: 5 PM – ?

The Parade of Lights will be on Saturday evening December 13 starting at 5pm at Roosevelt Park in Longmont  . Construction has been completed on Coffman St, so the parade route will follow the route it did prior to last year. Further details will follow. Steve Robbiano to join us at this event or if you have any questions. Steve can be reached at:

[email protected] or 518-466-91

Volunteers Always Needed – Join the LARC Board!

Help keep LARC active and growing!

  • Video/Photo Committee – Capture memories at club events
  • Net Controllers – Lead our weekly nets
  • Newsletter Editors/Writers – Help bring back Splatter every month
  • Webmaster – Help manage w0eno.org
  • Event Planner Chair/Director – Organize volunteers and events

Thank you for supporting the Longmont Amateur Radio Club -LARC! We look forward to seeing you on the air and at our November events.

73,
Chuck Poch – K0ITP
LARC Board President
[email protected]

SOTA – Santa on the Air Year 5 and counting

DateTransmit time in Zulu
Nov 29th 202502:00
Nov 30th 202523:00
Dec 1st 2025
Dec 2nd 202502:00
Dec 3rd 202500:00
Dec 4th 2025
Dec 5th 202501:00
Dec 6th 2025
Dec 7th 202523:00
Dec 8th 202501:00
Dec 9th 20250:00
Dec 10th 202500:00
Dec 11th 202500:00
Dec 12th 202501:00

LARC July 2025 ISS Event

Long term service appreciated….

It was my pleasure recently to present Don Lewis (KE0EE) and Pat Engstrom (W1PGE) with a plaque and Lifetime Membership to the Longmont Amateur Radio Club.

Don was the clubs treasure for a lot of years and has been an outstanding member of this club. Don mentors and is always steps in to help where he can.

Pat was the clubs secretary for a long time. His dedication to helping keep the board on track with meetings and getting things accomplished has helped keep this club functional.

Please, when you get a chance congratulate these two fellow hams on their accomplishments and their work for the Longmont Amateur Radio Club!

24-48 hours of POTA

2025 LARC Event #1

Thank you all who participated it was fun. This event was to build Antenna kits for sale at the LARCfest April 5th.

Santa on the Air 2024

Santa on the Air 2024

For the 4th year Santa has sent Elf Chucky and his team of Amateur Radio operators to Northern Colorado to help make sure Children of all ages can talk to Santa (NØP) from the North Pole. Thanks to LARC (Longmont Amateur Radio Club) along with NCARC (Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club) and  Alford Memorial Radio Club children can get into the holiday spirit by talking to Santa on the radio.

Due to this years solar events, “ELFS” (ELF Scientists) are trying to predict the best times to transmit, so the boys and girls can talk to Santa. Times are confirmed. See Below..

DateSanta / Mrs. Cause Transmit time in Zulu
Nov 29th 202422:00
Nov 30th 202420:00
Nov 30th 202422:00
Dec 1st 202422:00
Dec 2nd 202422:00
Dec 3rd 202422:00
Dec 4th 202422:00 (Mrs. Clause)
Dec 5th 202423:00
Dec 6th 202400:00
Dec 7th 202422:00
Dec 7th 202400:00
Dec 8th 202423:00 (Mrs. Clause)
Dec 9th 202422:00
Dec 10th 202422:00

NCARC repeater, LARC repeaters and also on Echolink node WØENO-R 8305.
LARC Repeaters:
147.270 (+) 100/100
448.800 (-) 88.5/88.5

NCARC Repeater:
447.700 (–) 100.0/100.0  Buckhorn

146.625 (–) 100.0/100.0   Buckhorn

1466.850 (–) 100.0/100.0 Nunn

AMRC Repeaters:

146.760- MHz (pl 107.2)

Echolink W4BOC-R or node 330246

Hope to hear all the children on the air. Like in past years Santa will be sending all the children (inexperienced and experienced) a QSL card.


If you are in interested in helping with this event, Especially you Santa’s out there, contact Elf “Chucky” at kØitp@wØeno.org.

Happy Holidays and hope to hear you on the air!!
Santa will be waiting to hear from you!