Airstream Club’s 69th International Rally – Minot
MINOT SCHEDULE
Daily Net on 146.43 Simplex – 7:30 am, Aug 22 – 27
Organizer: Stan Patterson – Please let Stan know if you can be net control for one of the mornings. LINK
Ham Shack – open daily 10am-2pm, Ends Wed afternoon Aug 26.
Wednesday has different hours due to our Luncheon Schedule. This year we plan add a special 13×13 canopy outside the enclosed climate controlled, ham radio shack to connect directly with potential ham radio participants.
We are looking for Volunteers to man the ham shack and to be part of our W1A Special Event Station
Please sign up here
Introduction to Ham Radio Seminar
Two hours, Monday, August 24, 10:30 am-12:30pm: Speaker: Stan Patterson, KK4PF
Cooking with Instant Pot” Seminar with Amy Van Artsdalen KD5AMY
Amatuer Radio Club of the WBCCI is very proud to sponsor for the second time this seminar. Amy is doing this seminar at International as a favor to us and as an outreach to current non-hams. The first time we sponsored was at the Sedalia International, two years ago. Monday August 24 at 2:30 pm. Please attend to give your support to Excellent YL KD5AMY and to help answer any questions from the WBCCI Public.
Ham License FCC Technician Exam Review
Three hours, Tuesday, August 25, 1-4 pm: Hosts: Amy (KD5AMY) and John Van Artsdalen (N6JVA)
Ham Radio FCC Exam Session
Three hours, Wednesday, August 26, 9 am-12 pm: Master Examiner: Jim Cocke, N5RTG
LUNCHEON, Door Prize Raffle and Swearing-in Meeting,
Two HOURS: Lunch on Wednesday, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch Hostess: First Vice President Amy Van Artsdalen (KD5AMY)
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE LUNCHEON ASAP so we can provide the caterer with a final count. See Flyer LINK
Training Session: You’ve earned your License, now what?
Two hours, Thursday, August 27, 9-11 am – Speaker: Jeff Dalrymple (N5YEI)
Happy Hour near the Ham Shack:
Date and Time TBD Host: Incoming First Vice President, Bob Nickel (KQ4OWP)
Click HERE to register for this luncheon at 2026 Airstream International Rally.
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Upcoming Airstream Club International Rallies
Looking ahead, ACI has a strong lineup of upcoming International Rallies:
• August 22–27, 2026 in Minot, North Dakota
• June 26–July 1, 2027 in Rock Springs, Wyoming
• June 24-29, 2028 in Celina, Ohio, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds
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Upcoming Seminars
Check back to find out about upcoming seminars.
Past Seminars
Intro to Ham Radio
Priscilla (K3FFF) and David (K3GGM) Harrell provided an overview of Amateur Radio and why they love it.
This seminar was presented to 30 people at the WBCCI Region 3 Rally in Lakeland, Florida, on Saturday March 7 at 10 a.m. in the Sun and Fun Campground at Aerospace Expo Center Seminar Area #2.
Priscilla (K3FFF) is the current president of the Amateur Radio Club of the WBCCI,
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I have my (Technician/General) Ham License, NOW WHAT?
Links from the “I have my (Technician/General) Ham License, NOW WHAT?” seminar led by Jim Cocke (N5RTG) on January 28, 2026.
K0BG.COM the undisputed guidebook in authoritative mobile and portable ham operation
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Updated 31 July 2026