Nixa Amateur Radio Club
An ARRL-affiliated club serving hams across Nixa, Springfield and the Ozarks of Southwest Missouri
Southwest Missouri's Amateur Radio Community
The Nixa Amateur Radio Club (K0NXA) is a nonprofit, ARRL-affiliated Special Service Club for amateur (ham) radio operators across Nixa, Springfield, Ozark, Republic, and the wider Southwest Missouri Ozarks. Since 2001, we've brought hams together for monthly meetings, license testing, Field Day, and our annual hamfest. We help support a linked repeater system which keeps operators connected across all of Southwest Missouri. Rooted in public service, we provide emergency backup communications and support for local events. Whether you're a licensed operator, studying for your license, or just curious about the hobby, you're welcome at the join us at any of our monthly meetings or events!
From the Shack
View All →147.015 Transmit Power Update
July 31, 2026On a whim, James, KB0NHX, went to check the power output on the 147.015 several days ago because it seemed weaker than usual in some areas and found it was only transmitting 40-Watts out of the duplexer. Previously, we drove the amplifier with 6.5 watts to get 225 Watts out.Thanks...
Read more →APRS Digipeater Update
July 31, 2026Clayton, KB0WZI, and James, KB0NHX, made a trip to the K0NXA Digi site in South Springfield last Friday and Clayton found a few things that we think have gotten us rolling!First, the receive audio is controlled by the volume pot on the radio. It was turned down too low. In...
Read more →Crane Repeater Update
July 31, 2026We have been able to confirm the problem at Crane is water in the coax cable. The good news is we have an abandoned run of 7/8” heliax running to the top of the tower. We have received a quote of $500 for a climber to come to the site,...
Read more →Next Meeting
Monthly Club Meeting