Formed in 1957, the Edmond Amateur Radio Society is a full-service amateur radio club. We assist our community with emergency and weather nets, as well as parade staging and communication. We conduct licensing classes and technical workshops, and actively participate in HF operations such as Field Day and special events. We run weekly nets on VHF/UHF and HF and have numerous social events throughout the year. For more information, please check out our About Us tab.
Our board meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Edmond Community Center, 28 E. Main St., Edmond, OK 73034. See Map

We encourage you to come participate in our monthly meetings, which are open to all, including non-members.
You can contact us by email: k5eok@k5eok.org

HF Report

Read the latest HF Report posted every Monday afternoon by Dick Rouse, KE5TGZ.

Monday Night Information Net

Check in on 147.135+ and 443.425+ at 8 pm for the latest information. Out of town on business or vacation? Have access to the internet?
Good news, you can listen to the Monday Night Information net at 8 pm on the K5EOK 147.1350 MHz Edmond ARS repeater - live audio feed around the clock.

The Route 66 10 meter HF Net is an informal net conducted each Monday evening on 28.390 USB, Alternate: 28.410 USB
Route 66 10 meter HF NET immediately following the 2 meter Information net at approximately 8:30 PM. Get your kicks on 10 meters!

EARS News and Updates

EARS Repeater Policies and Procedures

All EARS members and other hams are required to abide by the EARS Repeater Policies and Procedures when using the EARS repeaters.
Please read the EARS Repeater Policies and Procedures in order to avoid improper transmissions.

Ham Radio Assistance Hotline

If you are a new ham, or perhaps a not-so-new ham who needs assistance with programming a radio, or suggestions for setting up equipment/antennas
please contact the club at hamradioassistance@k5eok.org and we will do whatever we can to assist.

HF Elmer Class Suggestions

Do you have a suggestion for the next HF Elmer class to review? We would love to hear from you! Please provide your suggestion below and it will be forwarded to Brian, AE5MT who coordinates these bi-monthly classes. Click on HF Elmer Class Suggestions to fill out the form.

EARS Donations

If you would like to make a donation to the club to support our Field Day efforts you can now do so with PayPal!
Thank you for your donation!

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EARS April Club Dinner

Vice-President Clay WA6LBU has scheduled the bi-monthly club dinner will be in an exclusive area at the Mazzios buffet at 1132 S. Broadway in Edmond!
Clay is working with the manager to get us a discount as well! Please join us for a family friendly gathering and to meet others in the club.
The dinner will be 18-April at 6:30 PM. All are invited to attend. Clay says Pizza and soda is $ 6.00 * Pizza, soda, and salad is $ 8.00 *
*City, state, universal license fee, FCC license fee, drivers license fee, vehicle license plate fee, and any other fees may also be applied.

LibertyFest 2019

LibertyFest signup sheet

Rodeo Day 1 Friday June 28 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Car Show Saturday June 29 7:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

Rodeo Day 2 Saturday June 29 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Taste of Edmond Sunday June 30 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Parade Thursday July 4 6:00 AM to Noon

Park Fest Thursday July 4 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Fireworks Thursday July 4 5:00 PM (show start 9:00)

OKC Memorial Marathon 2019 Volunteer Registration

2019 Volunteer Registration

Volunteer registration for the 2019 OKC Memorial Marathon is now open. The date for the Marathon is April 28, 2019.

We will need about 100 Amateur Radio operators again this year, Radio volunteers normally to be on location of their assignment by 6:00 AM on the 28th.
The registration code for this year is “PSC19”. If you use the URL above, it will automatically put the code in the box for it. By making sure this code is in the box you will automatically be placed in the Public Service Communications team.

As much as possible I will try to assign you to the same place you were last year, unless you specifically wish to be re-assigned and I’ll try to accommodate everyone’s wishes, if I can.

For those of you who are first time volunteers, I will assign you with a “seasoned” volunteer who can help you with your assignment duties. We will have a “Pre-Brief” about 2 weeks before the event – most likely on April 16th. More details will follow. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, EMAIL ME.

Choose a Username for yourself (can be your call sign if you want). Also, create a password you can remember, as you may need to log back in to correct something. Be sure to check the “I agree” box by the lower blue arrow. Then click the Register button. It will take you to the 2nd page wher3e you will fill out the rest of the required personal info. It will be kept private. I will be able to see it, so I can get your info into my scheduling program. Please be complete.

Mike R KE5EQC
ACARC VP and OKC MM Public Service Communications Chairman.

2018 Ham Of The Year - Frank Tassone, II, KE5KQL

For his devoted service as EARS Board Member, CORA representative, tireless efforts planning & coordinating Liberty Fest activities, UCO Homecoming, and other parades. We are honored to award Frankie as the Ham of the Year. Congratulations to Frank Tassone, II, KE5QL, EARS Ham of the Year for 2018!

Allen and Bertha Watson Scholarship

Congratulations to Sarah Olson, KF5GTB of Eufaula, OK, the 2018 Allen and Bertha Watson Scholarship recipient!

Field Day News Articles

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Experience amateur radio in Edmond on Saturday and Sunday

EARS in the Edmond Sun

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From QRZ.COM: Amateur Radio Superstation - K3LR

The Next 30 Days

For a complete list of our board meetings and events, please check our calendar.

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May 4, 2019 - Edmond Siren Test
Noon in the City of Edmond
If you would like to volunteer for the siren test, contact Clay, WA6LBU at sirens@k5eok.org.
Roll call will start at 11:30 am

Please join us for lunch at Johnnie's on 33rd after the test.

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May 4, 2019 - V.E. Test Session
9:30 am at Edmond Downtown Community Center, 28 E. Main St., Room 219

The V.E. test session will be held at the Downtown Community Center located at Main & Littler in Edmond.
Testing starts in Room 219 at 9:30 A.M. RSVP HERE FOR TESTING PLEASE! We will accept walk-ins. If no one RSVPs for testing however no test session will be held.

Got questions? Click on the RSVP link for answers.
Contact Ralph Turner by email: vetesting@k5eok.org

Exam Fee: $15.00
Bring a copy of your current license to give to the V.E.s
Bring a photo ID & a copy of it
Bring any CSCE's showing credit for any tests taken recently

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May 14, 2019 - Board Meeting
7:00 PM at the Edmond Downtown Community Center, 28 E. Main St.
The EARS Board of Directors monthly meeting will be held in the Edmond Community Center. Go in the north doors and check the events glass display for the room number.
All are invited, including non-members.
Please set your phone to silent mode before the meeting.

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