New Jersey Knights of Columbus
Amateur Radio Club

Welcome to the New Jersey Knights of Columbus Amateur Radio Club!

—>>> Check out the February issue of the Club’s Newsletter “CQ NJKCARC” in the ‘News’ tab (above) or Click HERE.<<<—

Join us On-the-Air!  All hams are welcome!  Knights of Columbus Nets are held on:
    • Every Monday at 7:00 pm (Eastern) on 40 Meters
    • Every Monday at 8:00 pm (Eastern) on 80 Meters 3.953 MHz +/-

Note: Consult NetLogger.org for specific Band/Frequency

Congratulations to Club President Tom Perrotti, N2JIE, on the recent birth of his granddaughter Ella Grace Perrotti.

Ella Grace Perrotti, possible future FCC Chairwoman, was born on January 21, 2026, at 8:06 A M. (1306z). She was 6 lbs., 6 oz., 19-3/4″ long.  Ella is the daughter of Lady Kaitlyn and Sir Knight Tommy Perrotti, and granddaughter of Lady Margie and Club President Sir Knight Tom Perrotti, DD #60.  Ella Grace’s ITU Zone is ‘8’ and her CQ Zone is ‘5’.  She is in U.S. Call Area ‘2’, ARRL Section SNJ and her Grid Square is FM29ks.  Her proposed callsign is NJ2QT — NJ2-cutie — which is currently available.

Welcome to the world, Ella Grace Perrotti !!!
Ella Grace Perrotti, taking a break after her first Winter Field Day, copying code at 30 WPM.
Club President Tom Perrotti, N2JIE, very proud grandfather, holding Ella Grace.
Club President Thomas Perrotti, N2JIE, and New Jersey State Deputy James Sweeney at the 129th Annual NJ State Knights of Columbus Convention in Wildwood, NJ
Club President Tom Perrotti, N2JIE
Club Treasurer Joe Callavini, NJ9L
Club Secretary Bob Rogan, K2OFC
2023-2025 Club Treasurer Art Olson,
N2AJO. Thank you, Art, for your
outstanding service as an
officer of NJKCARC!
2023-2024 Club Secretary Fritz
Kirchhof, W2CET. Thank you, Fritz, for
your outstanding service as an officer
of NJKCARC!
Club President Tom Perrotti, N2JIE and
2025 Club Secretary Jim Brogan, W2UM.
Thank you, Jim, for your outstanding
service as an officer of NJKCARC!

Thank You to our Sponsors for their Generosity:

 

A Heartfelt “Thank You” to OceanFirst Bank for Achieving the Bronze Level of Sponsorship.