Announcing the New EARS Website Design! We’re excited to officially roll out the new and improved Edmond Amateur Radio Society website at k5eok.org! Over the past couple of weeks weeks, we’ve been working behind the scenes to refresh the look, improve usability, and make it easier than ever for members and visitors to stay connected […]
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Getting your first radio is one of the most exciting steps after earning your license—but it can also feel overwhelming. There are a lot of choices, price points, and opinions out there. The goal of this guide is to give you a simple, proven path to getting on the air […]
One of the fundamentals of amateur radio—whether you’re brand new or have been licensed for decades—is understanding where you’re allowed to transmit and making sure you stay within those privileges. A recent notice from the FCC provides a helpful real-world reminder of why this matters and how easily things can go sideways, […]
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 […]
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 […]