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Welcome to Our New(er) Members
I want to welcome our new members, while at the same time apologizing to two of them for not welcoming them earlier. Alejo (Alex) Verdes...
Thomas M Perrotti
Aug 12, 20251 min read
Bulgarian Saint Special Event Stations
Greetings: I attempted to work Special Event Station (SES) LZ591MK the other day, but was unsuccessful in doing so. However, I have...
Thomas M Perrotti
Aug 4, 20251 min read
OLMC SES and Raffle
Greetings, all. I hope this sweltering heat is not affecting anyone adversely. We finished our Our Lady of Mount Carmel Special Event...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Stormy Weather, Terrible Conditions and Everything Else
Greetings: The lightning and thunder has kept many of us, me included, from being on the air. As I type this, I am hearing thunder,...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jul 10, 20251 min read
Showing Off Just a Little Bit This Weekend
Greetings: I had the opportunity to attend the District Deputy/Grand Knights meeting at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Somerset, NJ...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jun 21, 20252 min read
"CQ....CQ....can anyone hear me?"
Greetings: Well, our first training session to bring new hams into the hobby kicked off a few days ago, and the applicants are STILL...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jun 7, 20251 min read
Three Boxes Checked Off
Greetings: Our bylaws state that we have three (3) main functions as a club-- 1) Special Event Stations, as a service to our priests and...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jun 2, 20251 min read
Social Media, Training and Membership
Greetings: In one week, Bob, K2OFC, will be offering free training for the Amateur Radio Technician Class. If you are the least bit...
Thomas M Perrotti
May 28, 20251 min read


Wow! What a Convention--and What a Special Event Station!
Greetings: Well, the 129th New Jersey State Convention is history. There was an election--the first time that has happened in at least...
Thomas M Perrotti
May 18, 20252 min read
May is a VERY Busy Month for Us!
Greetings, all: I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter, and beyond. The NJKCARC finds itself celebrating our Third Annual Knights of...
Thomas M Perrotti
May 11, 20251 min read
Raffle Tickets Are Here!
The NJKCARC Raffle Tickets are here! Please see any member for tickets, which are $10 apiece. The winner will receive $1,000 worth of...
Thomas M Perrotti
May 4, 20251 min read
Upcoming NJ State Convention and Special Event Station
Look for us on YouTube and/or Facebook Live during the 129th New Jersey State Knights of Columbus Convention in Wildwood, NJ on May...
Thomas M Perrotti
Apr 26, 20251 min read
Knights of Columbus Amateur Radio Nets
I have been pleasantly surprised the past week or so--it appears that our nets are getting some traction, slowly but surely. Last...
Thomas M Perrotti
Apr 22, 20252 min read
Prayers for the Repose of Pope Francis
The Holy Father has died. May the Lord bless him and welcome him into heaven. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual...
Thomas M Perrotti
Apr 21, 20251 min read
Boy, Have We Been Busy!
Lots of good information in today's blog! On April 3, 2025, several members of the club met with several Knight/hams who are interested...
Thomas M Perrotti
Apr 15, 20252 min read


NJ State Free Throw Championship SES
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, I attended the New Jersey Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. I set up a Special Event Station on...
Thomas M Perrotti
Apr 6, 20254 min read
What's Happening in Our Club?
Brothers:: In the past month or so, we completed our Special Event Station (SES) celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Fourth Degree. ...
Thomas M Perrotti
Apr 2, 20252 min read
Sorry It's Been So Long
I apologize for not writing to this blog for so long. So much has happened since my last entry. Our club is actively engaged in...
Thomas M Perrotti
Mar 9, 20251 min read
Pin and Brochure Distribution at Mid-Term Meeting
I had the opportunity to attend the District Deputy/Grand Knight mid-term meetings this past Friday and Saturday in Somerset, NJ. The...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Field Day, 2024 and Other Stuff
For my first ever solo Field Day, I operated 1D SNJ. I made 181 contacts, or so I thought. I've never been one for contest, preferring...
Thomas M Perrotti
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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