Misc SARC Questions

• What exactly is Ham Radio? Visit the FCC's Amateur Radio page for the official government definition of ham radio. This also lists the different classes of licenses available, and the requirements for each class. If you have a problem with the legal definition, we would be glad to help answer your questions personally, and help you get licensed if you're interested. (See our home page for more info.) You can use the "BACK" arrow on your browser to come back to this page when you're done at the FCC's site.

• What is "Part 97"? You see lots of references to "Part 97" when reading anything about the rules and regulations for amateur radio. "Part 97" is actually part of the 47CFR (Number 47 in the "Code of Federal Regulations"), a huge set of books defining all sorts of laws for the federal government. Part 97 is the specific section that defines the laws regarding amateur radio operation for U.S. hams. While the ARRL sells a book that tries to put Part 97 into plain english, you can read the actual text of Part 97 here.

• What frequencies are allowed for amateurs? Download a color, printable band chart in .PDF format that shows the current amateur band frequency alloctions, and the class of license required and modes used for each subband from the ARRL.

• I want to know more about Schaumburg, IL Find out more about what's going on in Schaumburg. You can get transportation and traffic congestion maps, local weather, news, and more on the area. After reading our club's web page, I know you'll want to move here just to join, and you'll need something for your spouse to do while you participate in public service events and do other club activities.

• Got any pictures of club events? A few of the pictures we have are on our Club Pix Page. Check them out, and feel free to contribute any you have of the club at the next meeting, so we can add them here. (space permitting)