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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 word. If you have a…

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 and car show to the…

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 radio’s most enjoyable annual events.…

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 from the pavilion and large…

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 with everything happening in the…

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 even months) just listening. While…