Ham Resources

To help our members, new hams and the ham radio community get on the air our club members have gathered up radio "programming" files that are pre-configured for local repeaters. These files are for specific radios but in many cases you can open up the...

By John AC9JS In general, there are 3 steps: Create an Account Associate a Username to an Existing FRN Renew License Create an Account Access CORES (FCC Commission Registration System) by typing the following into your browser page: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do...

A sign in sheet for SARC events. SARC Sign in

Getting your amateur radio license requires taking a 35 question exam from the FCC. It's a lot easier than it sounds. Study for the exam with one of these books. You can probably find them at your local library. The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual...

Looking for reasons to get on the air? Want to improve your operating skills? Upcoming Radio Contests Morse Code Resources DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) Active Talk Groups Chicagoland Control Center Area Nets KC9UNS Maintains...

Radio Manufactures Icom Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft Alinco Broadcasting History Business Studies: Broadcasting and Its History (including this great story behind this link) Where to buy. You can also find plenty of...

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American Radio Relay League Promotes and supports amateur radio and produces a monthly magazine QST . Amateur Radio Newsline  You can also listen to this at the end of every Thursday night net . Ham Radio Daily  Ham radio news. QRZ  ...

Below are 2 types of printable Contact Log sheets that can be used when operating portable. They are purposely set at 2 pages long, so that you can print double-sided if your printer allows. Contact Log Sheet - Standard Contact Log Sheet  -...