Help Someone Discover Amateur Radio This Fall One of the best ways to grow our hobby is simply by inviting someone to become part of it. Registration is now open for the Edmond Amateur Radio Society’s Fall 2026 Technician License Course, and we encourage every club member to help spread the […]
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Thank You to Our LibertyFest Volunteers As LibertyFest 2026 comes to a close, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to help make this year’s events a success. Over the course of nearly two weeks, our volunteers supported events across the community—from the rodeo […]
Why Volunteer? One of the best ways to get more out of amateur radio is to get involved. Whether it’s helping with a public service event like LibertyFest or participating in Field Day, volunteering offers benefits that go far beyond simply lending a hand. Field Day is one of amateur […]
EARS Field Day 2026 Plans Announced ARRL Field Day is coming up June 27–28, 2026, and I’m excited to announce that EARS will once again be participating this year. This year’s Field Day location will be: Oklahoma City Gun Club12465 E Sorghum Mill RdArcadia, OK 73007 We will be operating […]
ARRL Field Day 2026 – We Need a Coordinator ARRL Field Day is just around the corner, taking place June 27–28, 2026. Field Day is the largest on-the-air operating event in amateur radio each year, with thousands of operators across North America setting up temporary stations in parks, fields, and emergency-style […]
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 […]
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, […]