Waupaca County ARES/RACES MONTHLY MEETING
We Meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6 PM. Our current location will be under constructions up to and through 2027 so please follow our Facebook page, and or this webpage for our monthly meeting location
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MEETING LOCATION
Waupaca Fox Valley Tech building, 1979 Godfrey Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981
Be in the building Early as the front door locks at 6PM
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2025 Christmas / New Years Party
will be at Silver Lake Lanes 6311 WI-49, Scandinavia, WI 54977
Jan 8th,
5 PM for refreshment
6 PM For Food and Fun
RSVP by Jan 4 to:
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We also Meet at 4:30 for dinner alternating between Culvers and Hardee's February will be at Culvers
Waupaca County ARES/RACES VE TESTING
2026 Schedule
Please check the schedule periodically as times and locations are subject to change
Jan. 26 5 PM Fox Valley Tech 1979 Godfrey Dr, Waupaca, WI 54981
April 18 9AM Waupaca Public Library 107 S Main St, Waupaca, WI 54981
July 18 9AM Waupaca Public Library 107 S Main St, Waupaca, WI 54981
Oct 17 9AM Waupaca Public Library 107 S Main St, Waupaca, WI 54981
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REGISTRATION
To register or for more information about a test contact our AEC Dave Wedde davewedde12@gmail.com
Check out our resources tab for links to material that can help prepare you for the test; Ham Radio Prep has online courses, ARRL Web site has books you can order, and QRZ.com has FREE practice tests under their resources button.
Dec. 27 9:00 AM Hams and Eggs
Come Join in the conversation Meet some hams and have some great breakfast
Please RSVP with Chuck AC9F at ac9f54@wi-net.com
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2026 ARRL Field Day is June 27-28
LOCATION: E594 Grenlie rd. Waupaca, 54981
Set up will be Friday June 26th at 2 PM. Field day will begin at 1 PM Sat. the 27th.
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CONTACT: Dave W9V0F at davewedde12@gmail.com 920-505-0184 or Joel KE9AEI at jotrophy67@icloud.com 262-808-8171 for more information
Iola Bike Race Weekend
Dates and Details to be announced
2026 Meet the Fleet
6th Annual Meet The Fleet
Date to be determined at the Iola Car Show Grounds for an unforgettable family-friendly experience.
Waupaca Area Triathlon
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Date: TBD August 2026
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Time6:00PM EST
Location: 921 S Main Street, Waupaca, 54981, WI, United States
Contact: WB9GBG Dave VIA email The more amateur radio operators we have makes the event run smoother all you need is a HT
S.E.T. Day at Iola's 'Taste of Norway Event'
Held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 Set up, Friday Oct. 2 at 9 AM
This is a Statewide Emergency Training day that tests the operators abilities to send and receive emergency traffic using multiple communications modes.
