EARS Monthly Training & Mentoring Session – August 12 The Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) hosts a monthly Training and Elmer Session before each board meeting. Whether you’re a new ham or a seasoned operator, these sessions provide valuable information and a chance to grow your skills. 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 12🕕 Time: 6:00 […]
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Why Every Ham Should Experience a Hamfest – Especially Ham Holiday By ChatGPT, for the Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) If you’re new to the hobby—or even if you’ve been licensed for years—you may have heard the term “hamfest” tossed around but never quite known what to expect. In short, […]
Field Day 2025 📡 Field Day 2025 is This Weekend – June 28–29! Join us for Field Day at the Edmond Masonic Lodge📍 1026 N Boulevard, Edmond, OK (Just south of Danforth on Boulevard) 🕗 Schedule Overview 📋 RSVP Now If you’re planning to attend the dinner and/or participate in the antenna build, please sign up […]
June 16, 2025 The tower builders worked very hard the last couple days. As of end of business today they hit 320 feet. That’s as high as the crane can get. They will use a gin pole starting tomorrow to get the last 80 feet installed. The shelter should be […]
Below is the newsletter for June 9, 2025. I would love to include your original content. If you have written, or would like to write an article, it would be great to include it in the EARS newsletter. Steven Christy, N5ZQn5zq@n5zq.us Field Day 2025 Field Day 2025 is coming up […]
Below is the newsletter for May 26, 2025. I would love to include your original content. If you have written, or would like to write an article, it would be great to include it in the EARS newsletter. Steven Christy, N5ZQn5zq@n5zq.us Ham Corner – HF Antennas in an HOA Three […]
Three and a half years ago my family moved from southwest Edmond to Logan County. We had a very small property where antenna space was limited. I did have a dual band vertical on my roof and a dipole supported by trees running directly over my house. HF was extremely […]
The foundation was poured this week. It took 220 cubic yards of concrete. With the steel, rebar, and concrete the foundation weighs just under a million pounds. They will start packing earth in on top of the foundation this week. Stacking the tower segments should begin first week of June. […]