AB4WS RADIO SHOW Week of April 3, 2026

April 1, 2026·14 min·1 clip

Dennis Lutz announces Luke Schwartz is rebuilding Kentucky's unified amateur radio communications across website, Facebook, and Discord.

This episode of the AB4WS Radio Show provides a weekly roundup of amateur radio activities and news in the tri-state region. It opens with an announcement from Dennis Lutz, W2QN, about Luke Schwartz, KR4KOS, coordinating a rebranding effort for Kentucky's communications, including an updated website at KYARES.org. The Owensboro Amateur Radio Club is hosting a fox hunt exercise on April 4th, described as an electronic Easter egg hunt, with details on equipment needed. The Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting has expanded hours for the Dayton Hamvention 2026, offering extended access from May 14th to 17th. The Lake Cumberland Amateur Radio Association seeks operators for the 2026 McCreary Gravel Rally on April 25th in Stearns, Kentucky, to aid communications in challenging terrain. Eight scouts from Ohio and Kentucky earned radio merit badges at an event at Scott High School, making HF contacts internationally during the CQWPX contest on 15 meters. Jim Schaefer, N4RJH, is noted as a silent key, with condolences extended. Due to spring weather, the Kentucky Severe Storm weather net on XLX721 Alpha has shifted from monthly to weekly, with connection methods detailed for DMR, C4FM, DSTAR, and Echolink. Nominations for Kentucky Amateur of the Year are open until August 14th, 2026, with criteria listed. The Flying Pig event in May seeks radio volunteers, and the ARRL's America 250 Worked All States event is highlighted with weekly state call signs. Local meetings include the Brunch Bunch on April 11th and the Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio Club on April 20th, featuring a Field Day presentation. A National Weather Service spotter training class is scheduled for April 23rd. IS Day on April 25th focuses on near vertical incident skywave propagation for regional HF communications. Repeater news includes an updated Excel spreadsheet available via the show's Facebook page or email. The WW4KY D-STAR repeater issue has been resolved, allowing connections to reflectors. Multiple ham fests are listed, such as the Coyote Falls event on April 11th and the Dayton Hamvention in May. License exam opportunities are provided, including sessions by the Milford Amateur Radio Club and Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio Club. The episode concludes with thanks to contributors and a call for submissions.

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