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 !!!
December 2025 NJ State Council District Deputy Meeting and Dinner with Club President Tom Perrotti, N2JIE, in attendance:
Thanks to all who participated in the many events of the New Jersey Knights of Columbus Amateur Radio Club!
Here’s a sampling of the many events held throughout the years, from various Special Event Stations (KØC and NJ2KC), making world-wide contacts from home, on the road, on the water, remotely, and on-site, including operations at our State and National Conventions and celebrating local milestone events:
N2AJO. Thank you, Art, for your
outstanding service as an
officer of NJKCARC!
2025 Club Secretary Jim Brogan, W2UM.
Thank you, Jim, for your outstanding
service as an officer of NJKCARC!
Kirchhof, W2CET. Thank you, Fritz, for
your outstanding service as an officer
of NJKCARC!
Videos:
The video below shows Fritz Kirchhof, W2CET, making a contact during our KØC Special Event:
Kenwood TS-890 transceiver receiving radio signals of the KØC Special Event Station:
Four videos from the KØC Special Event Station Celebrating the Beatification of Blessed Father Michael McGivney:
KØC Special Event Station making a contact on 14.294 Mhz:
KØC Special Event Station making another contact on 14.294 Mhz:
KØC Special Event Station listening on 14.178 MHz: