The KM5GZ Inventory & Bid Worksheet is now available, and we are currently accepting written bids and offers through April 13th. An Open House sale and item pickup will be held on April 18th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at:3612 NE 140th Street, Edmond, OK 73013 (East of Memorial […]
Monthly Archives: March 2026
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One of the best pieces of advice we can offer to new hams is simple: get on the air early and often—even if you don’t feel completely ready. It’s very common for new operators to spend their first few weeks (or even months) just listening. While listening is an important part […]
Getting Started in Amateur Radio: Just Get On the Air One of the best pieces of advice we can offer to new hams is simple: get on the air early and often—even if you don’t feel completely ready. It’s very common for new operators to spend their first few weeks (or […]
EARS Launches Slack Community The Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) now has a dedicated Slack workspace to help members connect, share ideas, and stay engaged between meetings and events. Slack provides a real-time, organized communication platform where conversations are grouped by topic, making it easy to participate in the areas […]
Volunteers Needed: Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 14, 2026 The Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming up on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and we’re looking for volunteers to help with event communications. All volunteers should plan to arrive by 7:45 AM, and we expect to wrap up around 11:00 […]
Oklahoma QSO Party: Celebrate Amateur Radio on the Airwaves! Each spring, amateur radio operators across the nation tune their rigs and antennas to join one of the Midwest’s most popular state operating events — the Oklahoma QSO Party (OKQP). This annual event brings hams together for a weekend of friendly competition, […]
Storm spotters are the eyes and ears of the weather community in real time. While sophisticated technology like radar and satellite imagery gives meteorologists powerful tools to anticipate dangerous weather, ground truth reports from trained spotters help confirm what’s really happening near the surface. These reports are crucial for issuing accurate warnings and […]